Best Assisted Living in San Diego, CA

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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 103
Rank #7 / 1,645
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,972 / 2,057
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #646 / 1,452
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
SNF
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 103
Rank #58 / 1,645
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1,507
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,171 / 1,452
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1,645
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,856 / 2,057
17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #118 / 1,507
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,094 / 1,452
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 103
Rank #1,284 / 1,645
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1,507
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #767 / 1,452
A+Bvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1,645
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 58
Rank #218 / 2,057
34
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #948 / 1,452
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bayshire Torrey Pines
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #524 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #466 / 1,452
A+Hartfield Care LLC-
Wesley Palms
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1,645
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,856 / 2,057
17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,507
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #868 / 1,452
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
AL
IL
MC
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
285
Facility 285
CA AVG 103
Rank #64 / 1,645
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,810 / 2,057
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
A+Americare Health & Retirement, Inc-
The Oakmont of Pacific Beach
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #835 / 1,645
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 58
Rank #137 / 2,057
27
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #688 / 1,452
-Welltower Pacific Beach Tenant LLC And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
ActivCare Mission Bay
AL
MC
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #303 / 1,452
-Rac Mission Bay/Income Prop. Grp/Activcare Lv Inc-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 40 analyzed for San Diego.

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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 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 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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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.

Contact Vi at La Jolla Village

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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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 Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo is a magnificent senior living community settling at Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA. The community provides various living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a locally owned and operated community, Silvergate boasts a team of well-trained and dedicated caregivers and spacious living areas. 

Proving its top-tier care, Silvergate have won several awards including the Southern California Association of Activity Professionals, San Diego Reader’s Favorite, and Zero Net Water Citation Award, among others. The community fosters a warm environment for its residents, hence, conducting social activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Amenities include a sparkling pool, a theater, a game lounge, a card room, an art studio, a fitness center, a yoga studio, and a spa.

 

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Overview of The Oakmont of Pacific Beach

Oakmont of Pacific Beach is a senior living community located at 955 Grand Avenue in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California. Managed by Oakmont Management under administrator Shawn Amirhoushmand, the three-story property provides assisted living and memory care services near the coast.

The 92-bed community offers private apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 400 to 957 square feet. It has been in operation for about six years and currently runs at a 79 percent occupancy rate. On-site services include dining programs, housekeeping, scheduled local transportation, and regular physical fitness activities. The building is pet-friendly, charges zero pre-admission fees, and features a walk score of 92, meaning local shops, cafes, and daily errands are easily accessible on foot.

Prospective residents can reach out to the Grand Avenue business office directly to inquire about floor plan availability or to coordinate an in-person tour.

Contact The Oakmont of Pacific Beach

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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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.