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149 Residential Care Homes near Carlsbad, CA
Residential care homes in Carlsbad may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Carlsbad care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Carlsbad, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mission Bay Park, Tierrasanta and Serra Mesa.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Escondido and Mira Mesa.
Residential Care Home Facilities near Carlsbad, CA
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The food, in particular. Fresh, wholesome meals are prepared daily with a homemade soup every day. The facility is very clean and homey. The staff is conscientious and warm. It's also in an excellent, quiet...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Come be a part of our extended family at one of our five beautiful locations in Carlsbad, California. We provide private rooms, a warm family atmosphere and a caring staff 24 hours a day. Nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals are served daily with accommodation made for residents with special...
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La Costa Elder care is the perfect fit for my mom. The caregivers are like family now. She had an easy transition and has settled into her new home. The house is clean and safe for her. Couldn’t be more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Come be a part of our extended family at one of our five beautiful locations in Carlsbad, California. We provide private rooms, a warm family atmosphere and a caring staff 24 hours a day. Nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals are served daily with accommodation made for residents with special...
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The staff were friendly, kind, accommodating and experienced, they made the move in process easy and the meals seemed homemade and great. I would highly recommend this facility to others.
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.
Come be a part of our extended family at one of our five beautiful locations in Carlsbad, California. We provide private rooms, a warm family atmosphere and a caring staff 24 hours a day. Nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals are served daily with accommodation made for residents with special...
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We loved Blue Skies. Very caring and sweet with my mother in law in her last days. Very caring staff. Understanding and helpful.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 Oceanside is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, providing personal care services in a peaceful and secure residential setting. We have been licensed since 2008 to provide care for just six seniors, which promotes a more personal level of assistance than is typically...
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Everyone has been more than helpful, friendly, and welcoming to coming into the front doors. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great home.
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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.
Villa Adriana is a residential care home located in the serene town of Vista, California in San Diego County. Our community's location offers excellent space for our residents to experience the much-needed peace of mind. The picturesque horizons of our neighborhood offer nothing short of...
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The owners and staff took such heartfelt, attentive care of my grandma in the last year and a half of her life. Despite the challenges of the pandemic (my grandma was with them 2020-2021), they made her feel...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Our Family Care Home Located in San Diego County, Our Family Care Home is a senior care home in Vista, California. Our well-cared for, modern property offers a group home setting for our residents in a spacious residential neighborhood. When you aren't spending time relaxing on the patio or...
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[Name removed] who runs the place is so caring. She sends pictures and updates me constantly. She sets up zoom call with my brother so he can try and talk to my mom from NY. The staff is so friendly and...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
King’s Care Assisted Living, LLC "will give quality care to your loved one fit for a King or a Queen”We are a licensed 14 bed facility with 9 bedrooms, 8 with their own private bathroom, each featuring an ADA approved roll in shower. A private exterior French door provides easy access to our...
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I was faced with a strong, athletic husband who suffered a debilitating stroke. My family was in Arizona and Japan so I had no local support. [name removed] and her entire family, (who run the home - no...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 are located in a very nice and quiet neighborhood with the ambiance of nature. Our Residential-Christian home environment is tastefully decorated to make our residents peaceful, comfortable and at home. The family owner is dedicated to serve and work to this ministry. Our...
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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
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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.
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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My grandmother lived at The Gardens prior to her recently passing and I have nothing but great things to say about this care facility. [Name removed] (head caregiver) and her staff truly make this place feel...
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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.
For over 30 years, The Gardens have provided 24 hour quality care for seniors on a beautiful 2 acre resort like setting in Carlsbad, California. Our rate is more affordable than most nursing care homes, private caregivers, and large assisted living facilities. We are located close to the beach,...
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It's a very friendly community. Some of the staff have been there for a very long time, and I think that speaks volumes. They're very friendly but very busy. I think they could probably use another person...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Come be a part of our extended family at one of our five beautiful locations in Carlsbad, California. We provide private rooms, a warm family atmosphere and a caring staff 24 hours a day. Nutritious and balanced home-cooked meals are served daily with accommodation made for residents with special...
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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.
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.
Avocado Gardens, our Senior Living Community, is located in Encinitas, CA and has a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. It also has a spectacular garden in the back which creates a relaxed and peaceful environment. Being a smaller, more intimate community, we can provide more personalized care...
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The owner was very nice and helpful. I was in an extremely stressful situation. He was very kind and patient, helped me immensely. The live in caregivers were very kind and helpful. The house is lovely with...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Serving North County San Diego for over seventeen years. The Tenenbaum Villa specializes in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care for ambulatory and non-ambulatory, and hospice. We are located in the beautiful residential community of La Costa (Carlsbad, San Diego, California). This home is near La...
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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
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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.
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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We have been very impressed with them. They have an immaculate and beautiful facility. The caregivers are wonderful and the food is good! We are very pleased with New Dawn Eldercare!
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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.
An exclusive Senior Care in Vista..... When it becomes difficult for Mom or Dad to stay in their own home, we invite you to come visit us at New Dawn Eldercare, located in Vista. At our assisted living/Board & Care facility we strive to provide our residents with the physical and mental...
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I am blown away by the love and dedication of [Removed], and all the staff at Forest View Guest Home Senior Care Living. My friend lives here and I have been visiting weekly for years. The couple that runs...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Forest View Guest Home has been helping seniors live in a home like environment with Tender Loving Care for over 30 years in North County. Family operated and We are dedicated to your Loved One and You. Our Residents become family because we are a Family. Centrally located in Vista, We have...
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The community is very nice. All the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful towards the family and residents. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The care they provide is...
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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.
La Costa Heights Assisted Living is a full-service senior citizen living center. We have been providing assisted living service in the Carlsbad area since 1997 and specialize in helping the elderly. Our staff offers high-quality, reliable care that you can count on. Additionally,...
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My father in law has been at Alta Vista for about 6 months. It was extremely hard decision to put him here but we are so happy that he is being so well taken care of. He loves the food and everyone that...
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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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I am a relative of a current/past resident [name removed] and his team at Golden Retreat in Vista cared for my 94-year old Father. They were kind and attentive to his needs. They provided my Father with the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Located in the foothills of Vista, Golden Retreat offers its residents a beautiful private home with easy access to the surrounding areas and the Gloria E McClellan Senior Center located in Brengle Terrace Park. We offer safe grounds with private rooms in the most gorgeous setting of mature...
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We highly recommend Angel's Home Care Oceanside. [name removed] works hard to make every one feel like family. She goes all out for holidays and birthdays. She keeps everything very clean and tidy.
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Carlsbad Comfort Care has been a perfect choice for my mom. It is a beautiful home and the landscaping is appealing. The home environment is very warm and friendly and they treat her like family. They...
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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.
Carlsbad Comfort Care is an elite residential care home located in the beautiful coastal community of Carlsbad, CA in San Diego County. Our peaceful, sleepy community is located 30 minutes from San Diego and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Carlsbad is a quiet, small town with a quaint cultural...
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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.
Comfort Care offers two lovely facilities in Carlsbad, California and a third lovely facility in Vista, California. Elderly Comfort Care understands that residents want privacy but may need access to round the clock care. This is why Comfort Care locations offer several private resident rooms,...
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Cost of care homes in Carlsbad, CA
The average cost of senior living in Carlsbad is $3,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $2,847 per month.
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What families are saying about residential care home in Carlsbad
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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.
Oak Ranch House in Escondido, CA
4.2
As I'm sure for most people, this is an overwhelming experience in finding the right place for my mother. I found Oak Ranch House after touring about 10 places and feeling extremely discouraged by this point, I was thrilled! The place is in a very nice, residential area and the house is ...
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Joster Villa in San Diego, CA
5.0
We were blessed to have Kathleen locate a wonderful place for my husband's mom in only a few days!
We were very pleased with her care and the home and would highly recommend Kathleen, A Place For Mom, and the Joster homes to others!
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Blue Skies of Oceanside, Sage Garden and Hillside Garden are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Carlsbad, California. See full list of communities.
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