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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 Dignity Home Care LLC

Conveniently located in San Diego, CA, Dignity Home Care LLC I is a compassionate home care provider that delivers various care services to residents’ doorsteps. Dedicated to helping residents remain in the comfort of their residences, this provider provides daily living assistance at affordable rates. From companionship to personal care, Dignity Home Care LLC ensures residents receive all the comforts they need to flourish.

Their excellent team of caregivers is thoroughly trained and screened to ensure they have the skills and attitude to offer exceptional care. Through their respite care options, this home care provider helps family caregivers get their much-deserved break. With Dignity Home Care LLC I, residents and their families enjoy the comfort of knowing they are cared for by a capable team.

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Gold Canyon Care Home

6461 Quillan St, San Diego, CA 92111
Overview of Gold Canyon Care Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Gold Canyon Care Home, a distinct community in San Diego, CA, offering assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Residents also enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other chores.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community also provides medication management and transportation services to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Noble Living, LLC

5211 Joan Ct, San Diego, CA 92115
Overview of Noble Living, LLC

Conveniently situated near local amenities in Joan Ct, San Diego, CA, Noble Living LLC is an exceptional community that offers assisted living and memory care. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community features purposely built and cozy accommodations, accompanied by top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Ease your worries and live your life to the fullest with the community’s personalized care plans that aim to retain residents’ independence.

Empowering residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, the community conducts fun activities and stimulating programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals are also served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking for an alternative to nursing homes with its warm and welcoming environment dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety.

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Overview of Dignity Home Care LLC IV

Based in the neighborhood of San Diego, CA, Dignity Home Care LLC IV is a trusted home care provider that provides an array of care services in residents’ residences. Thrive with compassionate care from a team of highly qualified caregivers who went through in-depth background checks and training. Residents maintain their independence while enjoying the convenience of having daily living assistance and access to bedside care.

They also make sure residents feel well-supported and heard through their companionship services. Meanwhile, family caregivers looking to take a break from caring for their loved ones have access to respite care. Dignity Home Care LLC IV is an ideal option for those looking to enjoy both their freedom and comfort with fewer burdens and chores to worry about.

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Overview of Dignity Home Care LLC III

Spend your golden years in the comfort of your abode while receiving compassionate care from Dignity Home Care LLC III, an excellent home care provider based in San Diego, CA. This care provider ensures residents are well cared for by offering them comprehensive care services, including companionship, bedside care, and more. Residents also enjoy the convenience of having assistance with their daily living activities like personal care while maintaining their independence.

Those looking to take a break from caregiving for their loved ones can access Dignity Home Care’s respite care options. Residents and their loved ones keep their peace of mind, knowing that their reliable caregivers underwent thorough screening and training. Through top-notch care and genuine support, Dignity Home Care LLC III strives to improve residents’ quality of life without limiting their freedom.

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Overview of Dignity Home Care LLC II

Designed to help older residents comfortably age in place, Dignity Home Care LLC II delivers exceptional home care services to residents of San Diego, CA. They feature a team of kind and reliable caregivers who underwent thorough background checks to ensure they can be trusted with residents’ care needs. Through them, residents age in the comfort of their residents with daily living assistance, companionship, and 24-hour supervision if needed.

Family caregivers enjoy their well-deserved rest with respite care options, allowing them to rejuvenate and enjoy the things they love to do. With fewer chores to worry about, residents can finally focus on their well-being or enjoy quality time with their families. Receive compassionate and loving care that nurtures and empowers with Dignity Home Care LLC II.

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Overview of Sungarden Terrace

A community that offers assisted living and memory care, Sungarden Terrace is one of the communities in San Diego that provides exceptional care. Sungarden Terrace’s mission is to inspire and empower seniors, families, and staff to live their best lives. Residents are encouraged to live freely and find a lifestyle that suits them to promote individuality while receiving the best possible care. Sungarden Terrace is a charming upscale senior living community that many have praised for their open environment that gives a peaceful ambiance that many seek in a facility. Sungarden Terrace is an ideal place to live and entrust you or your loved ones at, because with their endless opportunities and possibilities, seniors are ensured to live a delightful retirement during their golden years. 
Sungarden Terrace encourages a warm and welcoming community, contributing to its title as one of the premier communities many have entrusted because of their amenities such as their hair salon, outdoor common areas, patio, walking outdoor paths, and gardens– among others. The community encourages residents to make connections with staff and other residents to promote a social life built on trust and care; through their engaging activities and programs like playing cards at the activity room, catching a movie their own theater lounge, or having a conversation while sipping some iced tea at their garden– whatever it is, the community has created programs to ensure they enrich the lives of seniors during their stay. 

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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.