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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oceanside, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Oceanside, A Place for Mom can help. With 27 memory care facilities in Oceanside, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Oceanside incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Oceanside memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Oceanside, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Black Mountain Ranch, Los Penasquitos Canyon and Mira Mesa.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Escondido, Carlsbad and Temecula.

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 Oceanside, CA

The average cost of senior living in Oceanside is $5,969 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $4,009 per month.

Memory care costs in Oceanside, CA, vs. nearby cities

Oceanside, CA
$5,969/mo
$6,200/mo

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

Oceanside, CA
$5,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,969/mo

Memory care costs in Oceanside, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,949/mo
Studio
$5,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,226/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,695/mo

Senior living costs in Oceanside 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: Oceanside, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOceanside, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,969/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,575/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,964/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Oceanside, CA:$5,969/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Oceanside, CA:$4,575/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Oceanside, CA:$4,964/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Oceanside, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Oceanside 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.

Oceanside, CACA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Oceanside, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Oceanside 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
Oceanside, CA$5,196/mo$5,694/mo-8.7%
California$6,651/mo$6,392/mo+4.1%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Oceanside, CA
2024 average cost:$5,196/mo
2023 average cost:$5,694/mo
Percent change:-8.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,651/mo
2023 average cost:$6,392/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Oceanside

Recent reviews for memory care in Oceanside

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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Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

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.

Oceanside review score based on 169 family reviews

8.4
Review score23 facilities169 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 169 reviews of 23 Oceanside memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oceanside 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

Oceanside review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Oceanside, CA23 facilities
8.4
8.5
Vista, CA34 facilities

Review subcategories for Oceanside 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 169 reviews of 23 Oceanside memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oceanside 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.
Oceanside, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Oceanside memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oceanside memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oceanside, 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 Oceanside 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 Oceanside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oceanside, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
91.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
91.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oceanside 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 Oceanside Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oceanside, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
78.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
52.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oceanside 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 Oceanside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oceanside, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
82.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
87%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Oceanside 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 Oceanside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oceanside, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
82.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
82.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
78.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
52.2%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oceanside 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 Oceanside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oceanside, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
82.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
82.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
82.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
69.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
78.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
87%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
60.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Oceanside

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 Oceanside protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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