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Best Independent Living in San Diego, CA

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Last updated
May 2026
We analyzed
3 homes in San Diego, CA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $2,062
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $542 - $4,950
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

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Vi at La Jolla Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1658
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2093
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #181 / 1486
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #818 / 1249
Ccw La Jolla LLC; Cc La Jolla LLC;Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria La Jolla
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

San Diego (University City)
-Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 57
Rank #486 / 2093
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch)
-Yes 9 -----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Acorn Oaks Manor I
RC
San Diego
624Acorn Manor LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor II
RC
San Diego
14284Acorn Manor LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor III
RC
San Diego
6224Acorn Manor LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor IV
RC
San Diego
612Andrew Paul Holdings LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor V
RC
San Diego
6Acorn Manor LLC
All For Seniors
RC
San Diego
63226Abitria, M.Donna U.
Alychris Senior Board And Care
RC
San Diego
63115Banting, Consuelo
Archangel's Residential Care
RC
San Diego
5314Dela Cruz, Charise
Autumn Villas On Honors Drive, LLC
RC
San Diego
624Autumn Villas On Honors Drive, LLC
Avalon Palm Care, INC. DBA Avalon Palm
RC
San Diego
6225Avalon Palm Care, INC.
Baron's Loving Care - Bobhird
RC
San Diego
6Agnieszka E. Norton
Baron's Presidio University City
RC
San Diego
64213Baron's Presidio Services, INC
Butterfly Gardens
RC
San Diego
624Avanah Care Services LLC
Calle De Vida
RC
San Diego
6244745 Calle De Vida LLC
Caring Home Care
RC
San Diego
6Clairemont Management Services, LLC
Carmona's Residential Care
RC
San Diego
64127Carmona, Leonor P.
Carpel Board & Care Facility #2
RC
San Diego
64138Carmona, Leonor Pelayo
Carpel Board And Care Facility
RC
San Diego
6341Carmona, Leonor Pelayo
Casa Cielo
RC
San Diego
638Casa Cielo LLC
Casa De Castro
RC
San Diego
63230Castro, Montemayor Cheryl
Casa De Castro II
RC
San Diego
64526Cheryl Montemayor Castro
Casa De Castro III
RC
San Diego
61Cheryl Montemayor Castro
Casa Del Cielo
RC
San Diego
6421Rebosura, Virgilia O.
Casa Del Sol
RC
San Diego
64625Dacanay, Vida
Clairemont Guest Home
RC
San Diego
6317Andrade, Maureen P.
College Town Senior Retirement Villa I
RC
San Diego
61College Town Senior Retirement Villa INC
College Town Senior Retirement Villa INC
RC
San Diego
6245College Town Senior Retirement Villa INC
Comfort & Joy Living
RC
San Diego
612Imade Foundation INC.
Comfort And Joy Living 2
RC
San Diego
6Imade Foundation INC.
D'amore Homes (Rcfe)
RC
San Diego
6417Aguinaldo, Honesto P.
Del Cerro Elder Care
RC
San Diego
6142Del Cerro Elder Care LLC
Del Cerro Manor
RC
San Diego
6322Nona Enterprises, INC
Del Cerro Manor II
RC
San Diego
6220Nona Enterprises, INC.
Del Cerro Manor III
RC
San Diego
64118Nona Assisted Living Management, INC.
Easy Living @ Mira Mesa
RC
San Diego
6513Calcetas, Myrna M And Danilo C
Easy Living @ Torrey Del Mar
RC
San Diego
63215Calcetas, Danilo & Myrna
Elderly Haven
RC
San Diego
6244Rnr LLC
Emerald Guest Home
RC
San Diego
3530Echevarria, Petronila G.
Emmaus Care I
RC
San Diego
64120Emmaus Care, INC.
Emmaus Care II
RC
San Diego
6420Emmaus Care, INC.
Ganan Home Care
RC
San Diego
647Ganan, Annilie B & Ganan, Garrett F & Ganan, Aimee
Glenflora Manor
RC
San Diego
623Glenflora Manor, LLC
Golden Coast Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6Gentle Holdings LLC
Golden Heart Home Care
RC
San Diego
62Golden Investment Adventure, LLC, The
Golden Hearts Home Care
RC
San Diego
4417Macapagal, Estrella
Golden Saints Home
RC
San Diego
6320Simsuangco, Leonardo E. & Chona J.
Good Samaritan Board And Care Facility
RC
San Diego
63242Sanchez, Godofredo And Angelita L.
Great Golden Senior Living
RC
San Diego
61Great Golden Care LLC
Green Villa
RC
San Diego
635Brodsky, Tatiana
Groveview Board And Care
RC
San Diego
6332Teresita And Benjamin R. Pedroso
Home Sweet Home Care
RC
San Diego
43117Nonay, Norma D.
Hope Haven
RC
San Diego
61Rlsd LLC
Hope Haven Care
RC
San Diego
61Rlsd LLC
J & M Happy Guest Home
RC
San Diego
64322Delgado, Maria Erolyn
Joster Chateau
RC
San Diego
423Great Prp LLC
Joster Villa
RC
San Diego
6413Joster And Associates, INC.
Joy & Jay Home Care
RC
San Diego
65422Abrigo, Alan Edano & Nancy Ednacot
Julie's Guest Home
RC
San Diego
6533Verzosa, Edgar R. & Dionisia D.
La Mesa Elder Care
RC
San Diego
6213La Mesa Elder Care LLC
Lake Murray Health Care Center
RC
San Diego
63123Lake Murray Healthcare LLC.
Lilos Tender Senior Care INC I
RC
San Diego
612Lilos Tender Senior Care INC
Lilos Tender Senior Care INC II
RC
San Diego
6112Lilos Tender Senior Care INC
Liwag's Residential Care Home
RC
San Diego
64338Liwag, Nora B. And Ernesto A.
Lucie's Shady Rest
RC
San Diego
63217Lucie's Shady Rest, LLC
Maile Aloha Care Home
RC
San Diego
141Maile Aloha Care Home, INC
Mayflower Home Care LLC
RC
San Diego
623Mayflower Home Care LLC
Mesa Board And Care
RC
San Diego
6439Mesa, Cecilia
Mindful Living Rcfe
RC
San Diego
63117Aguilo, Alexander Manalo
Mission Carehome North
RC
San Diego
6215Andrew Joseph Homes LLC
Mission Carehome South
RC
San Diego
6215Andrew Joseph Homes LLC
Mission Home
RC
San Diego
6435Curmak, Gunnur
Mission Home II
RC
San Diego
6330Curmak, Gunnur
Mission Home III
RC
San Diego
65124Curmak, Gunner
Mission Villa East
RC
San Diego
6113Yealem, LLC
Mission Villa West
RC
San Diego
6113Yealem, LLC
Morningside Manor
RC
San Diego
6224Morningside Manor, LLC
My New Home - Lodi Gardens
RC
San Diego
6214My New Home CORP
New Beginning Living INC
RC
San Diego
61New Beginning Living INC
Nir Community II
RC
San Diego
6498Nir Group LLC
Nir Community III
RC
San Diego
6337Nir Group, LLC
Noble Living
RC
San Diego
6313Noble Living, LLC
Ohana Care Home
RC
San Diego
649Ohana Care LLC
Opalec Board And Care
RC
San Diego
63511Opalec, Lilia M
Opalec Home Care
RC
San Diego
6322Opalec, Lilia
P & P Homes 2
RC
San Diego
624P & P Homes INC
P & P Homes INC
RC
San Diego
6429P & P Homes INC
Paradise Hills Board And Care
RC
San Diego
624Woldegerima, Masho Gebrehiwot
Paradise Hills Senior Living
RC
San Diego
6112Paradise Hills Senior Living INC
Pascua Rcfe
RC
San Diego
4421Pascua, Reynaldo & Jesusa
Paseo Guest Home
RC
San Diego
6321Gil G. Santilla, Jr
Pine Tree Home, LLC
RC
San Diego
65218Pine Tree Home, LLC
Premium Care Services
RC
San Diego
6457Premium Care Services LLC
Psalm 23 Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6213Psalm 23 Assisted Living LLC
Psalm 23 Assisted Living II
RC
San Diego
61Psalm 23 Assisted Living LLC
Purple Pasta Care Home LLC
RC
San Diego
611Purple Pasta Care Home LLC
R & R Residential Care For Elderly
RC
San Diego
5334Reyes, Teresita G. & Remelito R.
R & R Residential Care For Elderly #2
RC
San Diego
6528Reyes, Teresita G. & Remelito R.
Rancho Santa Fe Villa
RC
San Diego
62415Rancho Santa Fe Villa Corporation
Rb Senior Residences
RC
San Diego
6417Azila Katherine S Ortiz
Renown Suites
RC
San Diego
65311Rolling Meadows Care Homes, INC.
Right Choice Senior Living
RC
San Diego
64218Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Right Choice Senior Living Clairemont
RC
San Diego
64710Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Right Choice Senior Living LLC
RC
San Diego
63314Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Right Choice Senior Living University City
RC
San Diego
6319Right Choice Senior Living LLC
Rose Garden Guest Home
RC
San Diego
53232Lewandowski, John J. And Lonna D.
Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo, The
RC
San Diego
64119Sage Garden At Rancho Bernardo, LLC, The
Sage Villa
RC
San Diego
649Sage Villa INC
Senior Care & Supervision
RC
San Diego
5320Abitria, M. Donna U.
Seniors Dignity Home And Care
RC
San Diego
6369Edward A. Alozie
Serra Mesa Guests Home II
RC
San Diego
6517Serra Mesa Guests Home II, LLC
Serra Mesa Guests Home III, LLC
RC
San Diego
63220Serra Mesa Guests Home III, LLC
Serra Mesa Guests Home, LLC
RC
San Diego
63124Serra Mesa Guests Home, LLC
Silvercreek Home Care
RC
San Diego
64121Marie A. Leboda
St. Anthony's Board And Care
RC
San Diego
64530Pascual, Feliciano E. And Bessie P.
St. Joseph's Guest Home
RC
San Diego
5438Sanchez, Angelita L. & Lorezco, Teresita T.
Star Residential
RC
San Diego
63520Balbuena, Jose L.
Sunset Coast Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6326Sunset Coast Assisted Living
Sunset Coast Assisted Living 3
RC
San Diego
6132Sunset Coast 3 CORP.
Sunset Coast Assisted Living 5
RC
San Diego
61Sunset Coast Assisted Living 5
Sunset Residential Care
RC
San Diego
636Lopez, Yanet Puentes & Arencibia, Damian Ordaz
Sunset Residential Care I
RC
San Diego
6223American Partners In Care, INC
Tangem Guest Home
RC
San Diego
6420Tangem LLC
Tayaba's Home
RC
San Diego
61Josephine N Tayaba
Tender Loving Care Home For Elderly
RC
San Diego
4317Bordon, Lauretta
Tessie Board And Care
RC
San Diego
5333Pedrosa, Teresita D. & Benjamin R.
Thrive Elder Care
RC
San Diego
612Yealem LLC
Tierrasanta Vernanel Care Home
RC
San Diego
63532Panao, Nelly, D.
Tlc Home 1
RC
San Diego
4F & A Galamgam, INC.
Tomas Residential Care
RC
San Diego
63321Abraham D. Tomas
Twain Residential Care, LLC
RC
San Diego
124115Twain Residential Care, LLC
Uc Care Senior Living I
RC
San Diego
6416Kdpk I, INC.
Uc Care Senior Living II
RC
San Diego
636Kdpkii.INC
Uc Care Senior Living III
RC
San Diego
636Kdpk III INC
Uc Senior Care IV
RC
San Diego
6214Kdpkiv INC.
Unlicensed - Edita Carlson
RC
San Diego
51Edita Carlson
Vibrant Living
RC
San Diego
612Greater Solutions, LLC
Vibrant Living II
RC
San Diego
624Greater Solutions, INC.
Villa Del Mar 1
RC
San Diego
6Villa Del Mar 1 CORP.
Villa Victoria Care Home
RC
San Diego
6338Labrador, Victoria
Wellspring Assisted Living
RC
San Diego
6412Wellspring Assisted Living Communities LLC
Wellspring Assisted Living II
RC
San Diego
635Wellspring Assisted Living Communities, LLC
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 La Jolla

Greeting seniors and guests with an aesthetic facade, Atria La Jolla is a paradisal senior living community situated in Puliter Place San Diego, CA that provides independent living. The community offers a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of walk-in closets, fully-equipped kitchens, and many more. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with Atria La Jolla.

The community fosters meaningful connections, collaborating with trusted partners to provide quality care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared meals every day. Atria La Jolla ensures that seniors remain active and connected with the Engage Life program that provides daily events and activities, alongside its wonderful amenities including a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool a courtyard, an outdoor dining space and grill, a library, a fitness center, computers, and a beautiful resident garden.

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Overview of Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe is a luxurious retirement community in San Diego, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community’s innovative and welcoming environment features thoughtfully designed studio to two-bedroom apartments, dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing. With 24/7 care, gourmet dining, and household services, residents experience high-quality services for their convenience. The community also ensures holistic wellness through an immersive and evidence-based program that aims to enhance residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Arts and crafts, yoga, and a variety of educational opportunities provide residents with options to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Residents also have plenty of places to rest and interact with their peers, like the bistro, sports lounge, and spacious outdoor areas. With local amenities and leisure sites nearby, residents have convenient access to their needs. This retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in California, as showcased by its high-quality services and extensive amenities.

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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 Independent Living in San Diego, CA

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in San Diego, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in San Diego, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in San Diego, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 91 licensed independent living communities in San Diego, CA.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 independent living communities in San Diego, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in San Diego, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in San Diego, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in San Diego, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.