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.
| 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 |
16870 W Bernardo Dr #400,
San Diego, CA 92127
Assisting Hands is the top San Diego Home Care provider for elders, those with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or injury.
3140 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008-2108
Brookdale Carlsbad, formerly Emeritus at Carlsbad is among the premier Carlsbad, CA Retirement Communities – providing assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care. Set on acres of beautifully landscaped…
13101 Hartfield Ave
San Diego, CA 92130-1511
Brookdale Carmel Valley, formerly Emeritus at Carmel Valley, is among the premier San Diego, CA Retirement Communities. We offer assisted living and memory care. Also, our community is mentioned among the Best Nursing…
5219 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92117
Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with an interior courtyard, Brookdale Clairemont, formerly Emeritus at Clairemont, is among the premier San Diego, CA Assisted Living Facilities. Located close to Highway 805, our…
3524 Lake Blvd
Oceanside, CA 92056-4600
Brookdale Oceanside, formerly Emeritus at Oceanside, is a Oceanside, CA Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s care community for seniors. Nestled between businesses and residences, our senior living community has an warm,…
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.
829 EMORY ST
IMPERIAL BEACH, CA 91932
By The Sea Residential Care Inc is a six bed assisted living ( board and care) that is dedicated to caring for the elderly 60 years and over. It is owned and operated by an RN. Demetia and Alzheimer residents are…
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…
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.
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.
5740 Lake Murray Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942-2217
Close to San Diego in a lovely neighborhood setting, Oakdale Heights offers a serene and uniquely satisfying choice for living life to the fullest.
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,…
16925 Hierba Dr
San Diego, CA 92128-2688
Punta Banda
Ensenada, CA 22809
Residencia Lourdes Pacifica is a 10 bed facility with 24 hour caregivers, all ADL's, meals and medication given. A patio on the beach where your loved one can sit and enjoy the sun setting on the ocean.
211 Saxony Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024-2791
At Seacrest Village you'll find vibrant retirement communities with a focus on healthy senior living and personal choice. Seacrest Village offers independent living and more in coastal Encinitas or the inland areas of…
335 Saxony Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024-2723
Your loved one with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy-body, or other type of dementia will receive expert clinical care led by a physician medical director.
1500 Borden Rd
Escondido, CA 92026-2373
Move your loved one into our beautiful Escondido Assisted Living Dementia Care Community with its limitless views of the valley, and get the best dementia care available!
3302 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910-3207
Sunrise at Bonita in Chula Vista, California, is a senior assisted living community focused on individual wellness, offering personalized services and exclusive amenities. Our designated care managers are dedicated to…
7020 Manzanita Street
Carlsbad, CA 92011-5123
Sunrise at La Costa in Carlsbad, California, offers residents comfort and freedom, a vibrant social calendar, and more time for fun, family, and friends. Residents engage in daily activities and events to enrich their…
810 Turquoise Street
San Diego, CA 92109-1017
San Diego assisted living residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities at Sunrise of La Jolla. Located right downtown, Sunrise of La Jolla in Southern California, provides exclusive assisted living services in a…
12695 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
Sunshine Care – is an assisted living community offering Alzheimer’s care and hospice care in Poway, California. At this senior living community, staff members provide the highest quality of personalized care in…
12751 Gateway Park Rd
Poway, CA 92064
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5790 Fleet St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-4703
The Hacienda, I could not find any updates on this facility.
2354 Watson Way
Vista, CA 92081
The Manse is a three acre two story colonial estate. We provide assistance for residents who need memory care to accomplish the daily tasks that become more difficult with each passing year. We have 25 furnished…
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