21 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
15 beds · $7,029/mo
Best safety record in San Marcos. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $4,800/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,100/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
245 beds · $3,495/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $4,100/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
160 beds · $3,995/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities.
170 beds · $3,595/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Marcos has 21 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (15) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,415/mo. That's right around the county average of $4,675/mo. Prices range from $3,495 up to $7,029 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 18 of 21 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in San Marcos is 9.6 out of 9.9. That puts San Marcos in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 10% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $4,415/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center currently has the highest safety score in San Marcos at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Brookdale Place of San Marcos starts at $3,495/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.8. Across all 21 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,495 to $7,029/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
10% of facilities in San Marcos participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Sapphire Chardonnay accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 1 facility in San Marcos offers specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.