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We live in the independent living of Meridian. We have a beautiful 3bed 2.5 bath apartment. We really enjoy the lifestyle they offer us. We chose this place because of their amazing dining room. We don't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is located in San Marcos, California. It is unlike other assisted living facilities in that it is a luxury senior living community. Our homes are beautifully designed and furnished for independent living, assisted living, and care for those with dementia and...
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Belmont Village La Jolla is a beautiful facility. The staff is remarkably friendly and absolutely knows every resident and visitors! Less support for independent living.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful seaside village of La Jolla, our newest community in San Diego County will offer the unique balance of innovative,...
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I originally moved to Westmont Of Carmel Valley as a support system for my wife. Originally we were in independent living, but as her diseased progressed, she now is in compass rose their memory care unit....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My dad and my whole family loves this place!! Employees go above and beyond [name removed], [name removed] and [name removed]. The facility is also very affordable!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hilltop Vistas await you! The evening lights of the city twinkle from below. Situated high above downtown Escondido, we are close to everything yet quiet. Owned and operated by the Cook family for three generations, Crest View Manor offers experience in caring for your loved one. We are large...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...
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This community has been great, it really has been wonderful. The staff members were very friendly and the care services were excellent as well as the meals and dining services there. We also think the value...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Each individual has their own life story. Memory Loss , Alzheimer's and dementia do not change one's needs for love, respect and dignity. Providing for these basic needs on a constant basis can be an overwhelming task for family members as a loved one's memory fails. At RanchView Senior Assisted...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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After I retired, my daughter felt it was important for her to live nearby in case my wife and I might need some assistance. That was nice of her, but I was disappointed to find out later that she had turned...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Fairbanks Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fairbanks Ranch is $5,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $4,009 per month.

Memory care costs in Fairbanks Ranch, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fairbanks Ranch, CA
$5,846/mo
$5,846/mo

Memory care costs in Fairbanks Ranch, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fairbanks Ranch, CA
$5,846/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Fairbanks Ranch, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,846/mo

Memory care costs in Fairbanks Ranch, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,999/mo
Studio
$6,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,138/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$10,349/mo

Senior living costs in Fairbanks Ranch vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fairbanks Ranch, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairbanks Ranch, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,846/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,612/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,621/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Fairbanks Ranch, CA:$5,846/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Fairbanks Ranch, CA:$4,612/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Fairbanks Ranch, CA:$4,621/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Fairbanks Ranch, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairbanks Ranch and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Fairbanks Ranch, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fairbanks Ranch have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fairbanks Ranch, CA$7,607/mo$6,985/mo+8.9%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Fairbanks Ranch, CA
2024 average cost:$7,607/mo
2023 average cost:$6,985/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fairbanks Ranch

Recent reviews for memory care in Fairbanks Ranch

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.8
They did not do a good job onboarding but the staff is new and friendly and our loved one has settled in. It's rather expensive [fee removed] a month but it is brand new and very nice. Out of the other communities we toured Santianna is by far the nicest facility, and so far the care has been ...
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Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Marama in Vista, CA

4.8
Took extremely good care of my mom there. Very kind and loving and caring lots of communication with us in our family and it was unbelievably clean. Wonderful food was served and snacks .if you're looking for a safe place for your family member highly suggest this home. It was a blessing for ...
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Fairbanks Ranch review score based on 167 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 33 Fairbanks Ranch memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairbanks Ranch review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fairbanks Ranch review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Fairbanks Ranch, CA33 facilities
8.1
Solana Beach, CA19 facilities
8.1
Del Mar, CA21 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairbanks Ranch memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 167 reviews of 33 Fairbanks Ranch memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fairbanks Ranch resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fairbanks Ranch, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Fairbanks Ranch memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbanks Ranch memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbanks Ranch, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fairbanks Ranch memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Fairbanks Ranch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairbanks Ranch, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairbanks Ranch memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fairbanks Ranch Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairbanks Ranch, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
69.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbanks Ranch memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairbanks Ranch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbanks Ranch, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
84.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
78.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
78.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbanks Ranch memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairbanks Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbanks Ranch, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
54.5%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbanks Ranch memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Fairbanks Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbanks Ranch, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
84.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
90.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
72.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Fairbanks Ranch

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Fairbanks Ranch protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Westmont of Encinitas and Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fairbanks Ranch, California. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Fairbanks Ranch, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Fairbanks Ranch, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Westmont of Encinitas and Westmont of Escondido. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Fairbanks Ranch, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fairbanks Ranch, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Fairbanks Ranch, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Fairbanks Ranch, California ranges from $1100 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Fairbanks Ranch, California is $5,846. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fairbanks Ranch, California typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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