If money isn't a concern, San Diego may be the ideal assisted living city for seniors. With its Mediterranean climate, the city on the Pacific has nearly perfect weather: warm, dry summers, mild winters and over 300 days of sunshine a year. Add a thriving cultural scene, pro sports teams and plenty of excellent dining options, and it’s no wonder CNBC rated San Diego as one of "America's Top Places for Boomers to Retire."
But since money is a concern to most seniors, consider these numbers. The city’s cost of living is 32% higher than the national average. The median sales price for homes in early 2011 was $300,000. This can make assisted living astronomical. On the other hand, however, San Diego’s sales prices have dropped by almost 40% in the last five years. And then there’s Propositions 60 and 90.
California’s Proposition 60 allows those 55 and older to buy a residence in San Diego County of equal or lesser than their existing home and transfer that value to their new property.
Proposition 90 allows seniors to transfer their current taxable value from anywhere else in California to their new San Diego residence. Qualifying properties include single-family homes, condos, unit in planned development, cooperative housing, community apartment, and manufactured home. Consider these property tax reliefs when searching for assisted living facilities.If you can afford the cost of living, you’ll certainly feel medically safe. Senior care is excellent with nearby Sharp Memorial Hospital, UC San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, UCSD Medical Center-Hillcrest, San Diego Cardiac Center, and Scripps Mercy Hospital. For retired military, the city has a number of Navy and Marine Corps bases.
San Diego has all the cultural amenities you’d expect from a city of over 1.3 million people like the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Natural History Museum, the opera, the symphony, the La Jolla Playhouse and many others.
The San Diego Zoo, one of the largest in the world, is home to 4,000 animals including endangered species like the California condor and the Giant Panda.
Sports fans will enjoy rooting for the Padres, the Chargers, and a number of collegiate and university teams.
Downtown, stroll the 16 block historic Gaslamp District with its many shops, restaurants and bars. The District’s many annual events include the Shamrock St. Patrick’s Day Festival, jazz block party, Mardi Gras Festival, Taste of Gaslamp, Fallback Festival and others.
If you’re thinking about retiring in San Diego, use the advance search feature to find an assisted living facility. You can also click on one of the facility tabs at the top to further refine your search.
If you are a San Diego caregiver, below is our list of nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. Below are the skilled nursing options in San Diego. For more options, expand your search to Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa or Temecula Murietta. For many seniors, a short stay in a short-term CA nursing facility is followed by years of care in an assisted living facility. In general, large California nursing homes have more options for care while smaller skilled nursing facilities offer more personal service. The California facilities listed here may also provide physical, occupational and speech therapists. If you would like to have a California specialist help you find care, just complete the form. Our directory also includes 225 assisted living facilities, 3 independent living facilities, 9 hospice care providers, and 46 residential home care providers in San Diego.| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $42,100 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $81,750 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $93,980 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $48,621 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $51,482 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $20,020 |
5308 Monroe Avenue
San Diego, CA 92115-3427
Atria Collwood is a welcoming senior living community with all the comforts of home. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of beautifully maintained courtyards or relax in the community library.
1590 W San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA 92078-4076
Brookdale San Marcos is a San Marcos CA Assisted Living and Independent Living community that also provides Supportive Service options for seniors.
1302 Barnett Road
Ramona, CA 92065
Provides non-medical home care services for the elderly, disabled and those in recovery from illness or injury.
10675 Sorrento Valley Road #100
San Diego, CA 92121
CareStat is a local operation with its corporate headquarters located in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego. CareStat is licensed to provide Home Care Companion Services & Supplemental Staffing services to...
18655 W. Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
Imagine an independent living retirement community that fits you... instead of the other way around. That's exactly what you'll find at Casa de las Campanas in Rancho Bernardo, California.
1255 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026-2863
Large, comfortable apartments with full kitchens and a patio or balcony. A peaceful park-like setting. Friendly people. These are just a few of the pleasures waiting for you at Cypress Court.
1351 East Washington Avenue
Escondido, CA 92027-1934
Pacifica Senior Living Escondido is nestled at the base of the mountain range that is home to Palomar Mountain and the famous Palomar Observatory. Our senior living community is located in a quiet residential area,...
7812 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
At Forever Builders Showroom, we believe in providing customers with 100% satisfaction and a great experience. We are also very proud of the award-winning customer service that has earned us the title San Diego's...
11588 Via Rancho San Diego
El Cajon, CA 92019-5277
The good life awaits you at La Vida Real. Designed to indulge the senses in one of the most vibrant and luxurious San Diego, California retirement communities.
3890 Nobel Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Pacific Regent La Jolla is manged by Watermark.
12751 Gateway Park Rd
Poway, CA 92064
We look forward to meeting you.
4025 Pulitzer Place
San Diego, CA 92122
Pursue an active, independent lifestyle at The Patrician and take advantage of the comforts and conveniences of a thriving community. The Patrician is located in the heart of UTC just minutes from La Jolla, with...
16925 Hierba Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Located in the exclusive community of Rancho Bernardo, in San Diego, California, The Remington Club offers the finest in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services, as well as outpatient therapy.
8515 Costa Verde Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92122
A Type A continuing care community featuring independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's/memory support care and skilled nursing care, Vi at La Jolla Village is convenient to the many attractions of San Diego's...
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