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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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Excessive turnover in leadership positions. No nurse on staff in memory care is a problem. Facility is always clean and smells fresh.
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.
Santianna provides an inviting lifestyle in a setting of exceptional natural beauty. Set on a picturesque hillside in Carlsbad, our vibrant community enjoys expansive views of the ravine and town below. We are a luxury property that values strong relationships and is dedicated to providing...
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The food and activities were very good. The surrounding environment is semi-industrial and not conducive to outdoor activity. Promises of regular physical therapy we're not kept. Thankfully, [name removed]...
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.
La Marea Senior Living offers unparalleled service, impeccable amenities and thoughtfully designed surroundings that inspire residents to live elevated lives. We always go the extra mile to make our residents feel at home and provide them with exceptional care. La Marea offers Assisted Living and...
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This is a wonderful caring facility. It is very clean and the staff is very kind and always attentive to the residents and their needs. The care here is a night and day difference from the previous facility...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Blue Skies of San Marcos is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, providing personal care services in the peaceful and secure Stone Canyon gated community. We have been licensed since 2006 to provide care for just six seniors, which promotes a more personal level of assistance than is...
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My Dad was so well cared for here. He loved his staff, loved the delicious food, and thought his apartment overlooking the open space in Santa Luz was so nice. He loved to look out his windows at the view....
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.
At Casa Aldea Senior Living, a beautifully designed boutique Assisted Living and Memory Care community uniquely located near the communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Santaluz in San Diego, CA, expect the extraordinary. Casa Aldea ensures senior living is firmly in the 21st Century with its...
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The staff is very friendly. The premises are really clean. I feel that my loved one is being well taken care of. It would be nice if they had a menu to show what the meals were going to be for that day or...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We have 5 beautiful facilities across Carlsbad and La Costa in sunny southern California where we offer individual care and diet plans, a 1 to 3 staff-resident ratio, dementia care, hospice care, and respite care services. We schedule regular visits from mobile doctors, nurses, physical...
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The beautiful home at Rancho Santa Fe Villa was always kept spotless and clean. Located in an exclusive residential community, it was a very clean facility at all times. The staff was very caring and...
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.
If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you...
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The Manse is a lovely facility with a real feeling of "home" for its residents. The atmosphere is family-like and is evident in the relationship the staff develops with each resident. Most importantly,...
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.
Located in the beautiful northern part of San Diego county, The Manse exists as a beautiful, two-story colonial styled home for the elderly. With services ranging from assisted living, respite care, to Dementia care, The Manse is committed to providing for all the needs of your loved one during...
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My husband who has Alzheimer's, has been a resident at ActivCare at 4S Ranch for [time frame removed]. Before I placed my husband in their care, I researched and visited at least 15 facilities in my area. ...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
ActivCare 4S Ranch is a full-service memory care community that provides specialized assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias.As pioneers in memory care, ActivCare has been enhancing life for those with memory loss for more than 30 years. It's our sole focus.Purpose-built...
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It's a great community, and it's all about your family's situation. We have two loved ones who have been at Brookdale Carlsbad. One of them has been there almost a decade and has lots of friends. The...
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.
Age well and live well with the care you need, when you need it.At our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia care and skilled nursing all on one campus. Plus, you’ll have the lifestyle you want...
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They were very helpful, and have always been quick to respond to our needs. The staff there is very well qualified and extremely friendly. I am 100% satisfied with Hawkins Suite. The only thing I can...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Hawkins Suite is proudly operated by Rolling Meadows Care Homes, Inc. and is an Award Winning home with an A+ rating by the BBB. With an RN living onsite, we are able to offer a higher level of care in a beautiful home with lots of love and laughter. At Hawkins Suite we are dedicated to the...
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My Uncle has no family in the area and I live in Canada, so it's great to know that he is well taken care of at Vista del Lago. Wonderful caring staff and fun activities. Being kept informed with pictures...
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.
Vista del Lago is a memory care community located in a quiet residential community in the historic city of Escondido, San Diego County, California. Our staff provides a nurturing, caring environment for all of our residents, encouraging those with Alzheimer's or dementia to stay active. Numerous...
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I love this placement que the people are very very nice. Everything is new and we have everything in our apartment. I go first walk. The chef does try to do his best but it is not easy because this is a big...
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 mom spent the final months of her life at Garden Abode. After being at a drab and impersonal facility, it was a great relief to my brother and I to see how much the owner and staff took the time to make...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Garden Abode is a senior living facility located in scenic San Diego, CA. We are family-owned and operated. We pride ourselves on our outstanding care of the elderly and the aesthetic environment of our facility. Our licensed facility offers exquisite accommodations and has a beautiful view of...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Serenity Harbor II is a senior care home located in exceptionally desirable Carlsbad, California, located in San Diego County. Our residential care home is located in a friendly neighborhood and beautiful natural scenery from the ocean. The community is surrounded by peaceful environment and a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your safe haven...specializing in Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia care. recommended by family members, including Col. Michael J. Piatnitza (USAF.Ret): 'charming surroundings, a wild bird sanctuary, flower, vegetable and walking gardens...Serenity Harbor provided my family with secure,...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Easy Living attorney Del Mar Easy Living at Torrey Del Mar is a residential care home located in San Diego, CA in San Diego County. The metropolitan area offers beautiful coastal beaches and easy access to limitless entertainment and recreation options. These amenities combine to make Easy Living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
San Marcos Cottage is a residential care facility located in San Marcos, California on Granite Road. As one of the top senior care facilities in the area, we know that our residents want to feel comfortable every hour of the day. While other centers use only a skeleton crew at night, we have a...
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I found Vista Care while looking online for a site for my mom, who is 94 years old and has Alzheimer's. It turned out to be close to the previous place she was living and not hard to find. With a front...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vista Care Assisted Living is a full-service Residential Care Home. We had our Home built in 2007 which gives our Residents chance to be one of the primary owners of rooms. Our staff offers high-quality, reliable care that you can count on. Care and Respect are our principal goals. You and...
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I like that the costs never increases. There could be a few more activities, they mostly do puzzles. They did have nice Easter activities. Owner is pretty responsive. They have a really good doctor that...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Chardonnay Residential Care is a senior care home located in the interesting city of San Marcos, California and in San Diego County. The city of San Marcos is full of many parks and recreational centers that allow residents to enjoy the warm and beautiful California weather while admiring the...

Cost of assisted living in Encinitas, CA

The average cost of senior living in Encinitas is $4,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murrieta, CA with an average of $3,305 per month.

Assisted living costs in Encinitas, CA, vs. nearby cities

Encinitas, CA
$4,757/mo
$4,893/mo

Assisted living costs in Encinitas, CA, vs. state and national averages

Encinitas, CA
$4,757/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Encinitas, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,757/mo
$6,067/mo

Assisted living costs in Encinitas, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,412/mo
Private
$5,771/mo
Studio
$5,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,425/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,424/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,277/mo

Senior living costs in Encinitas 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: Encinitas, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEncinitas, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,757/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,067/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,763/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Encinitas, CA:$4,757/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Encinitas, CA:$6,067/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Encinitas, CA:$4,763/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Encinitas, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Encinitas 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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Assisted living cost trends in Encinitas, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Encinitas 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
Encinitas, CA$5,127/mo$4,959/mo+3.4%
California$5,654/mo$5,349/mo+5.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Encinitas, CA
2024 average cost:$5,127/mo
2023 average cost:$4,959/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,654/mo
2023 average cost:$5,349/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Encinitas, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Encinitas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Encinitas

Pacifica Senior Living Vista

4.8
I recently visited my Grandmother and it was so sweet! How they hosted events for the residents was so heartwarming. The staff was so nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed how respectful and involved they are in my grandmothers care.

La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA

4.5
There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Encinitas review score based on 206 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 50 Encinitas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Encinitas review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Encinitas review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Encinitas, CA50 facilities
8.2
Solana Beach, CA46 facilities
8.4
Carlsbad, CA75 facilities

Review subcategories for Encinitas assisted living

When assisted living 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 206 reviews of 50 Encinitas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Encinitas resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Meals & dining
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3.7
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Encinitas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Encinitas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Encinitas, 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 Encinitas assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Encinitas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Encinitas, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
76%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
94%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
96%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Encinitas assisted living

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 Encinitas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Encinitas, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
92%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Encinitas assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Encinitas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Encinitas, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Encinitas assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Encinitas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Encinitas, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
52%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Encinitas assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Encinitas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Encinitas, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
42%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Encinitas

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Encinitas protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Encinitas, Summerfield of Encinitas Memory Care and Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Encinitas, California. See full list of communities.
There are 57 assisted living facilities near Encinitas, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Encinitas, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Westmont of Encinitas. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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