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Best Assisted Living in San Diego, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 37 assisted living communities in San Diego, CA using California Department 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: 53/ 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: 158The 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
AL
IL
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
7
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #527 / 1368
-Mg At Bankers Hill,LP;Shi-IV Merrill Gp,LLC; Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oakmont of Pacific Beach
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #840 / 1657
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 57
Rank #137 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
22
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #814 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #610 / 1368
-Welltower Pacific Beach Tenant LLC;Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Diego (Rancho Peñasquitos)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1401
16
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #992 / 1368
A+Pacifica Ca LLC;Penasquitos LP;Penasquitos Mgr LLC-
Westmont of Carmel Valley
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 103
Rank #446 / 1657
Yes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 57
Rank #1886 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
6
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #165 / 1368
-Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp LLC CaStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bayshire Torrey Pines
AL
IL
MC
NH
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #526 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #386 / 1368
A+Hartfield Care LLC-
Golden Living Point Loma
AL
NH
HC
MC
San Diego (Point Loma Heights)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 103
Rank #628 / 1657
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
50
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #1372 / 1397
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1087 / 1164
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #353 / 1487
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1029 / 1368
C+Golden Living Health Management, Inc.-
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
AL
IL
MC
NH
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 103
Rank #7 / 1657
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 57
Rank #1975 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #569 / 1487
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #567 / 1368
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 103
Rank #20 / 1657
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1857 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #129 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC; Cc La Jolla LLC;Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 103
Rank #58 / 1657
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1487
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1081 / 1368
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
La Vida Real
AL
IL
MC
El Cajon
177
Facility 177
CA AVG 103
Rank #228 / 1657
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1142 / 1401
28
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1270 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #845 / 1368
-Lvr Subtenant LLC; Srg Managment LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Collwood
AL
RC
San Diego (Talmadge)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1657
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 57
Rank #451 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
51
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 13
Rank #1369 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 13
Rank #24 / 1487
45.9%
Facility 45.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1291 / 1368
A+Wg Collwood Knolls Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #204 / 1657
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1735 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
65
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1256 / 1397
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #988 / 1164
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #531 / 1487
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #562 / 1368
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP; Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Wesley Palms
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1657
No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1857 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
BayView Senior Assisted Living
AL
HC
MC
RC
San Diego (Point Loma)
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 103
Rank #1295 / 1657
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1487
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #686 / 1368
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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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La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
Overview of La Vida Real

Experience the beauty of a Spanish village with La Vida Real located in Rancho, San Diego, CA. An astounding senior living community that provides a spectrum of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Integrated Health Care, and The Club. With a spacious and ethereal setting, La Vida Real offers various accommodations such as studio to two-bedroom deluxe for independent living residents, and studio to one-bedroom apartments for residents in assisted living. 

Integrating the community’s very own Zest wellness program that combines the mind, the body, and the spiritual, La Vida Real ensures the wellness of the seniors. The community also fosters meaningful and powerful connections among its residents to further ignite their passion. Here, top-notch meals are served to satisfy the cravings and dietary needs of the seniors. Amenities include spa and beauty services, live music, an onsite cinema, an art studio, and many more entertainment and enrichment-related activities.

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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

Situated with the breathtaking view of Mission Bay in San Diego, CA, Wesley Palms Retirement Community is a remarkable senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Featuring a wide array of floor plans from a studio apartment to 2-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfortable and safe residence for seniors. Bathe in the aesthetic view of the San Diego coasts and enjoy a relaxing retirement.

Wesley Palms Retirement Community highlights the quality of life of its residents and ensures that their needs are met. Amenities include an art gallery and studio, a library, a club room, a Bocce court, a shuffleboard court, a wellness center, walking paths, a heated saltwater pool, a therapy pool, a gym, and a lot of indoor and outdoor areas. The community also value pets and provides a dog park. 

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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

Situated in Costa Verde Blvd., San Diego, CA, VI at La Jolla Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing services. To ensure the quality of life of its residents, the community provides a round-the-clock concierge and on-site care and rehabilitation. The VI at La Jolla Village features a wide range of floor plans including one bedroom with a den, two bedrooms with a den, and a penthouse and suites.

The community promotes meaningful connections among its residents and orchestrates social activities. Here, the culinary team serves healthy and hearty meals that suit the palette and satiate the cravings of its residents. The VI at La Jolla Village offers luxurious amenities including private gardens, aesthetic walkways, a movie theater, a salt-filtered pool, a salon and spa, a library, an art studio, and many more areas for the seniors’ enjoyment.

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Overview of Atria Collwood

Atria Collwood is an excellent option for seniors seeking an independent lifestyle but need help with daily tasks. Here, every resident is treated with dignity and as their own person, while given a sense of belonging. With a dedicated team of compassionate caregivers by their side, each daily tasks is taken care of for the residents.

At Atria Collwood, there are enriching activities for different differences, to chef-prepared meals that delight the senses, care and thoughtfulness are provided to all the residents. With personalized support tailored to individual needs, residents are able to fully enjoy their senior years.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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Novellus Clairemont

5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Overview of Novellus Clairemont

Luxury assisted living at Novellus Clairmont boasts an exceptionally vibrant community in San Diego because of the unparalleled standard of care delivered by highly-trained professionals. The exceptional senior living home boasts an enriching atmosphere that creates a beautiful experience for the next home, making sure residents feel like they belong. The beautiful community has been a home of endless possibilities that await discovery in Southern California.

Residential living at Novellus Clairmont is focused on elevating the lifestyle of seniors at an affordable rate. Residents are each given personalized care plans for an enhanced quality of living, supported by its essential services. These include daily nutritious meals, ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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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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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.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in San Diego, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~80–100 licensed assisted living facilities in San Diego, CA.

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.