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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Marcos, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in San Marcos, A Place for Mom can help. With 53 memory care facilities in San Marcos, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Escondido and Carlsbad.

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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
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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.
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 San Marcos, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Marcos is $6,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $4,009 per month.

Memory care costs in San Marcos, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Marcos, CA
$6,183/mo
$6,200/mo
$6,042/mo

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

San Marcos, CA
$6,183/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,183/mo

Memory care costs in San Marcos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,734/mo
Studio
$5,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,685/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,158/mo

Senior living costs in San Marcos 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: San Marcos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Marcos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,183/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,778/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,114/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
San Marcos, CA:$6,183/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
San Marcos, CA:$4,778/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
San Marcos, CA:$5,114/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in San Marcos, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in San Marcos 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 San Marcos, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in San Marcos 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
San Marcos, CA$5,367/mo$5,167/mo+3.9%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
San Marcos, CA
2024 average cost:$5,367/mo
2023 average cost:$5,167/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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 San Marcos

Recent reviews for memory care in San Marcos

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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San Marcos review score based on 302 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 302 reviews of 50 San Marcos memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Marcos 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

San Marcos review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
San Marcos, CA50 facilities
8.4
Vista, CA34 facilities
8.6
Escondido, CA29 facilities

Review subcategories for San Marcos 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 302 reviews of 50 San Marcos memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Marcos 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.
San Marcos, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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San Marcos memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Marcos memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
88%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
56%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
92%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Marcos 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 San Marcos Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Marcos, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
88%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Marcos 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 San Marcos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Marcos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
74%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
82%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in San Marcos 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 San Marcos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Marcos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
70%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
56%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Marcos 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 San Marcos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Marcos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
78%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
84%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
56%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
84%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in San Marcos

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale San Marcos, Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Cypress Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Marcos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 53 memory care facilities near San Marcos, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in San Marcos, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Westmont of Encinitas. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 53 memory care facilities near you in San Marcos, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, California ranges from $1500 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in San Marcos, California is $6,183. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Marcos, California typically starts at $1500. 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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