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    1. Aerial view of The Gardens at Escondido senior living building with patios, parking lot, and surrounding trees and hills under a blue sky.
      $5,389 – $7,005+4.4 (125)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Gardens at Escondido

      1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92026
    2. Front exterior view of Ivy Park at Escondido, an assisted living and memory care facility, featuring a large covered entrance with stone pillars, a sign with the facility name, and a landscaped area with flowers under a clear blue sky.
      $3,895 – $5,063+4.3 (53)
      Semi-private • Studio
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Ivy Park at Escondido

      930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA, 92029
    3. Entrance sign for Pacifica Senior Living Vista on a grassy lawn flanked by palm trees.
      $6,458 – $8,395+4.4 (159)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Rancho Vista Senior Living

      760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA, 92084
    4. Light-colored building front with palm trees, a white picket fence, and landscaped lawn and flowers.
      $4,427 – $5,312+4.6 (5)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Twin Oaks Garden

      1965 Edwin Ln, San Marcos, CA, 92069
    5. Entrance driveway to Crest View Manor, a residential facility with white buildings, a gated entrance, and lush landscaping including a large palm tree and other greenery under a cloudy sky.
      $2,500 – $3,000+4.7 (16)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Crestview Manor

      350 So. Vine Street, Escondido, CA, 92025
    6. Exterior view of a brick and siding building with a pitched roof, featuring two dormer windows and a bay window. Tall evergreen trees and various green shrubs are planted in front of the building under a clear blue sky.
      $4,900 – $5,880+4.0 (3)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Carlsbad Comfort Care

      6251 Lismore Place, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    7. A single-story yellow house with an attached garage and a landscaped front yard with flowering plants and small palm trees under a clear blue sky.
      $4,853 – $5,823+4.6 (7)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      La Costa Elder Care

      2641 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    8. An elderly woman with white hair is sitting in a brown armchair in a room with wooden flooring. She is wearing a light blue long-sleeve shirt, patterned pants, and brown sandals. Behind her is a white wall with decorative vases on a shelf and a framed picture. In the background, there is a hallway with double wooden doors and a small wooden table with items on it.
      $4,900 – $5,880+4.3 (11)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Safe Harbor Elder Care

      3301 Lomas Serenas Dr, Escondido, CA, 92029
    9. $3,500 – $4,200+5.0 (1)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      La Costa Golden Care

      2830 Cazadero Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    10. Exterior view of King's Care Assisted Living LLC building with a driveway leading to the entrance. The building has a tiled roof, white walls, and some greenery including trees and plants near the entrance.
      $4,616 – $5,539+4.5 (31)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      King's Care Assisted Living LLC

      247 Presley Pl, Vista, CA, 92083
    11. Exterior view of a single-story residential building with a tiled roof, beige stucco walls, and large windows with blinds. There is a small gated entrance with potted plants featuring pink and purple flowers in front. The lawn is well-maintained with green grass and trimmed bushes, and there are trees in the background under a clear sky.
      $4,622 – $5,546+4.8 (4)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Hillside Garden II RCFE

      2541 Abedul St, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    12. $4,900 – $5,880+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Family Comfort Care

      2579 Arundel Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    13. Wide driveway entrance leading to a large single-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by tall palm trees and white fencing on both sides under a clear blue sky.
      $4,539 – $5,446+5.0 (2)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Alta Vista Manor

      625 Marazon Lane, Vista, CA, 92083
    14. Exterior view of a white stucco building with a red tile roof, featuring a round tower-like structure and tall narrow windows. There is a white metal gate at the entrance, several tall cypress trees, a palm tree, and a potted plant near the garage door with the number 2702. The sky is clear and blue.
      $4,495 – $5,394+4.8 (5)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      La Costa Golf Care RCFE

      2702 La Costa Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    15. Single-story house with a three-car garage and three vehicles parked in the driveway.
      $5,337 – $6,404+3.8 (4)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      La Costa Heights Living Care

      7626 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    16. Single-story house with a tiled roof on a landscaped slope, surrounded by palm trees and shrubs along the street.
      $5,229 – $6,274+5.0 (1)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Lone Oak Gardens

      712 Bozanich Circle, Vista, CA, 92084
    17. A close-up view of a plate with glazed fried chicken pieces, steamed broccoli florets, and a serving of brown rice.
      $4,284 – $5,140+4.3 (6)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Escondido Elder Care

      135 S Tulip St, Escondido, CA, 92025
    18. Front yard of a single-story building showing a walkway, palm trees, red mulch landscape beds edged with blue rock, and a sidewalk by the street.
      $4,570 – $5,484+5.0 (2)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Sapphire Pacific

      839 La Tierra Dr, San Marcos, CA, 92078
    19. $5,182 – $6,218+4.0 (4)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Breeze Hill Care II

      680 Pomelo Dr, Vista, CA, 92081
    20. Single-story building with a beige exterior surrounded by trees and bushes, viewed from across a grassy area with a chain-link fence in front. There are palm trees and other greenery around the building under a clear blue sky.
      $4,827 – $5,792+5.0 (15)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Golden Retreat Senior

      1119 Warmlands Ave, Vista, CA, 92084
    21. Front exterior view of a single-story residential building with three white garage doors, beige stucco walls, a tiled roof, and surrounding palm trees and greenery.
      $4,968 – $5,961+4.8 (16)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Elite Manor Residential Care II - Wyndemere

      11065 Wyndemere Ln, Escondido, CA, 92026
    22. Single-story residential building with a front porch supported by stone pillars, surrounded by a landscaped garden with bushes and yellow flowers. A white picket fence and a wooden fence enclose the area, with a concrete walkway leading to the entrance. Palm trees and other houses are visible in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
      $5,079 – $6,094+5.0 (53)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Splendor Valley

      930 Rockwell Springs Ct, Escondido, CA, 92025
    23. A single-story building with a tan roof and light-colored walls, featuring a central entrance with green double doors. In front of the building is a circular raised planter with an American flag and palm trees. There is a paved driveway and green lawn areas with outdoor seating. The background shows a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.
      $4,478 – $5,373+5.0 (21)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Champine Manor RCFE

      1725 Tobacco Rd, Escondido, CA, 92026
    24. A family gathered around a dining table set with a roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and other dishes in a home kitchen. Two elderly men and three younger individuals, including two children, are seated and smiling at the camera.
      $5,373 – $6,447+4.9 (22)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Our Family Care Home

      810 Centennial Drive, Vista, CA, 92081
    25. $4,721 – $5,665+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Woodland Borden Care

      819 Wullf Street, San Marcos, CA, 92069
    26. Front exterior view of a single-story house with a tiled roof, a garage door, a walkway leading to the front door, and landscaped greenery including bushes, palm plants, and a tree.
      $4,730 – $5,676+4.0 (9)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Tenenbaum Villa

      3463 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
    27. Entrance wall and landscaped yard in front of a single-story stucco home with a 'Vineyards' sign and grape logo.
      $4,493 – $5,391+5.0 (1)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Sapphire Pacific

      484 Chardonnay Ct, San Marcos, CA, 92069
    28. $5,079 – $6,094+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Kelly's Vista Villa

      1691 Lone Oak Road, Vista, CA, 92084
    29. $4,734 – $5,680+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Silver Oaks Country Estates II

      146 Sun Villa Court, Vista, CA, 92084
    30. $4,771 – $5,725+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      memory care, board and care

      Woodland Garden Residential Care

      1717 Katy Pl, Escondido, CA, 92026
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    Cost of assisted living in San Marcos, California

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$4,848$5,388$4,463$5,124
    Assisted Living$4,790$5,739$4,463$4,853
    Memory Care$4,790$6,052$5,995$5,058

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in San Marcos, CA

    • Independent Living

      For older adults who want to enjoy a carefree retirement in a community of their peers

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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