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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 assisted living communities in San Diego, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Monthly Cost: $7,468The average monthly cost across facilities in San Diego, CA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 54/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Diego, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 156The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Diego, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ridgeview Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
85.3% -Crestview Hc LLC-
Bayshire Torrey Pines
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 104
Rank #525 / 1644
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
84.8% A+Hartfield Care LLC-
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
SNF
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 104
Rank #58 / 1644
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1497
61.2% -Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 104
Rank #7 / 1644
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 57
Rank #1970 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #575 / 1497
81.3% A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 104
Rank #20 / 1644
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1852 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #123 / 1497
65.0% A+Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
BayView Senior Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Diego (Point Loma)
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 104
Rank #1283 / 1644
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #493 / 1497
76.5% A+Bvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
Wesley Palms
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 104
Rank #20 / 1644
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1852 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
72.6% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
ActivCare Mission Bay
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
Rank #1063 / 1644
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #701 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1497
91.7% -Rac Mission Bay/Income Prop. Grp/Activcare Lv Inc-
ActivCare 4S Ranch
AL
MC
San Diego (4S Ranch)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 104
Rank #1063 / 1644
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
11
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1497
78.3% -Income Property Grp And Activcare Living Rac Dove Cnyn-
HarborView Senior Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 104
Rank #1255 / 1644
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
11
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1386
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #710 / 1497
83.3% -Hvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
The Oakmont of Pacific Beach
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 104
Rank #835 / 1644
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 57
Rank #137 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
22
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1386
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #901 / 1497
79.3% -Welltower Pacific Beach Tenant LLC And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Remington Club Health Center
AL
IL
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
Rank #418 / 1644
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #854 / 2087
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #688 / 1400
4
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1386
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #145 / 1497
46.4% -Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Torrey Pines Assisted and Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 104
Rank #525 / 1644
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1306 / 1497
84.8% -Hartfield Care LLC-
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
AL
IL
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 104
Rank #697 / 1644
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
7
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
83.0% -Mg At Bankers Hill, LP And Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

VI at La Jolla Village is a senior living community located at 8515 Costa Verde Boulevard in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, California. Operated by Classic Residence Management and administered by Stephanie Boudreau, the high-rise continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a full continuum of care, incorporating independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing.

The campus contains 783 beds across a range of housing configurations, including suites, standard apartments, and penthouses. The community holds a 69 percent occupancy rate, with skilled nursing residents staying an average of 79 days during rehabilitation. Nursing care levels average roughly 5 hours and 16 minutes per resident daily.

Lifestyle amenities include a salt-filtered pool, movie theater, library, salon, private gardens, and an active resident council. The property is pet-friendly and sits near the VA Medical Center-San Diego in a highly walkable neighborhood with a walk score of 88.

Family representatives can contact the Costa Verde Boulevard office to schedule an in-person tour or check apartment floor plan availability.

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Overview of Ridgeview Health Center

Ridgeview Health Center is a peaceful sanctuary where residents can receive personalized care, including assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The center is dedicated to providing unfaltering attention to the wellness of its elderly residents, through their distinctive floor plans and emergency response available 24/7. They boast full-time wellness nurses and highly trained caregivers, equipped with advanced medication technologies. They place a great deal of importance on the residents’ independence and personal choices, ensuring that each individual has the freedom to live their life the way they choose.
This home also offers a salon and barber, scenic drives, shopping trips, and spiritual wellness options such as bible studies and church services. Residents can enjoy their meals while maintaining their health goals as the center offers options to satisfy their palate while being healthy. They provide a myriad of avenues for residents to enjoy various activities as well, such as Wheel of Fortune, bingo and card games, themed and holiday events, live music performances, craft and ceramics classes, painting workshops, museum visits, and so much more.

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Overview of Bayshire Torrey Pines

A top continuing care community in San Diego, Bayshire Torrey Pines is a senior living community that offers all levels of care. Bayshire Torrey Pines consists of professional staff who are committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all seniors. They pride themselves on their integrity by ensuring that everyone is confident to speak up and be truthful with their communication– growing a trusting bond between residents and staff. The senior living community does its best to guarantee everyone can thrive in a home that is bustling with big and inspiring spaces to help live a purposeful life. Torrey Pines puts value on the trust that families place in them; they are dedicated to earning and proving their worth. 

A certified quality care provision in San Diego, Bayshire Torrey Pines has a welcoming community housing independent living in resort-like hospitality. The charming community provides indoor and outdoor restaurant-style dining; a movie theater, a fitness center, library, and salon and day spa– among a few of their amenities and facilities offered. A few of their services are poetry classes, art classes, volunteering activities, maintenance and housekeeping, and concierge services. Bayshire Torrey Pines houses residents of ages averaging between seventy to ninety. Many families have come back to Bayshire Torrey Pines and with its rapid vacancy rate lowering, it’s a testament to the demand of the community– a community where families are confident their loved ones will be in good hands. 

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Overview of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

Sitting as the only beachfront retirement community in Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is a blissful senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, memory support, residential living, and skilled nursing. Boasting a wonderful community from the team to its residents, White Sands La Jolla ensures a joyful and worry-free residency within its grounds. Featuring a variety of floor plans including a studio suite, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartments, that seniors may choose from.

White Sands La Jolla is a luxury senior living that promotes an unforgettable connection among its residents, providing fitness programs, scheduled outings, weekly lectures and discussions. The community serves different chef-prepared meals daily ensuring that its residents have contributed and satisfy their cravings and allergies. With beach access, White Sands La Jolla provides water’s edge dining, a Sand bistro, and a full-service beauty salon and barber Shop.

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Overview of The Glen at Scripps Ranch

Embrace a luxurious lifestyle in the hotel-style senior living community of The Glen at Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA. The community strives to provide residents with a vacation-style living experience through its elegant accommodations, attractive amenities, and all-encompassing assisted living, memory care, and long-term care services. Residents can choose from an array of well-designed one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts with convenient access to mainservices, such as telehealth services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and a vaccine clinic.

The community also takes care of residents’ apartment maintenance and other chores so they can enjoy more of the things they love to do. With a dedication to maintaining residents’ wellness and overall well-being, the community provides residents with plenty of fulfilling activities, fitness classes, and health lectures. Residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always met with satisfaction with fresh, made-to-order meals, making their living experience more enjoyable and convenient.

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Overview of Wesley Palms Retirement Community

Front Porch Communities and Services operates Wesley Palms Retirement Community, a 511-bed senior living property located on Loring Street in San Diego, California. Justin Weber serves as the administrator for the complex, which has been in business for 31 years and currently maintains a 65 percent occupancy rate. The single-story layout ensures that residents can walk between their studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom units and the common dining spaces without climbing stairs.

The everyday schedule combines standard housing, prepared meals, and personal care assistance. State regulatory oversight includes a recent inspection in February 2026 to monitor ongoing operational standards. The area carries a walkability score of 19 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent location where staff, residents, and visitors will need a vehicle for standard shopping and medical errands.

Interested individuals looking into regional senior housing can call the main office to check on current room vacancies. Planning an on-site walkthrough is an effective way to inspect the single-level campus, meet the management team, and review the monthly care fees.

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Overview of BayView Senior Assisted Living

BayView is a community that provides assisted living services, but also specializes in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. They aim to provide compassionate support and to improve the overall well-being of their residents. The team of this community continues to provide genuine and authentic care for all their residents.

The community was designed to please the residents both visually and physically. It offers a spacious environment with luxurious designs and an overall comfy and homey atmosphere. The residents can also enjoy a wide variety of activities during their stay, most of which are conducted through the use of different amenities throughout the community.

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Wesley Palms

Wesley Palms Retirement Community, 2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109
Overview of Wesley Palms

Nestled in the heart of San Diego, California, Wesley Palms is an award-winning, modern, multi-level retirement community that offers captivating views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tailored to meet its residents’ unique needs and desires, Wesley Palms provides a lifestyle where the freedom to relax and enjoy life to the fullest is complemented by the assurance that everything is meticulously taken care of. With independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care offerings, Wesley Palms exudes elegance, creating a setting where residents can truly thrive.

The landscaped grounds surrounding Wesley Palms evoke the warmth and tranquility of an established neighborhood park, providing a breathtaking backdrop for residents to explore, bask in the San Diego sunshine, and connect with friends. These lush surroundings become integral to a life filled with fun, relaxation, and endless possibilities. Whether one seeks an active lifestyle, engaging social opportunities, or simply a place to savor life’s moments, Wesley Palms extends a warm invitation to make a move. Within this exceptional senior living community, residents can discover the warmth, inspiration, and fulfillment that await them, creating a haven where every day is an opportunity to embrace the best of life.

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Overview of ActivCare Mission Bay

ActivCare Mission Bay redefines the very essence of residential memory care, transcending expectations and forging a new path of excellence. Since its doors opened in 2014, this vibrant community has blossomed into a haven of fulfillment, breathing life into the streets of San Diego, California. More than a mere residential memory care facility, ActivCare Mission Bay is a vibrant tapestry of community, where residents are enveloped in an embrace of support. 
A dedicated team of licensed nurses stands vigilant, available at all hours to provide professional care and support. Specially trained caregivers, also create an atmosphere of safety and security. Strolling through nature’s embrace or embarking on excursions through the cityscape, residents discover a world of wonder, fostering a spirit of curiosity that knows no bounds.

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ActivCare 4S Ranch

10603 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of ActivCare 4s Ranch

ActivCare 4s Ranch shines as a sanctuary of exceptional memory care in San Diego. This distinguished residential facility offers an array of specialized services, catering to varying levels of memory impairment while prioritizing top-notch medical care. The dedicated team members, armed with extensive training in memory care, utilize personalized approaches to engage residents in meaningful moments. 
Specially trained caregivers stand as guardians of comfort, providing unwavering support and companionship to those entrusted in their care. The tranquil courtyard, meticulously manicured and secure, offers a haven where nature’s embrace merges with the soothing melody of resident footsteps. Akin to a breath of fresh air, the atmosphere at ActivCare 4s Ranch exudes warmth and serenity. Bathed in natural light, the spaces are designed to inspire connection and renewal. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated, from the open layouts that invite the conversation to the uplifting ambiance that permeates each corner. 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in San Diego, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in San Diego, CA is approximately $6,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in San Diego, CA?

Assisted living in San Diego, CA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in San Diego, CA?

Assisted living facilities in San Diego, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.