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Residential care homes in Desert Lodge may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Desert Lodge 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 Desert Lodge, 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 Julian, Borrego and Harrison Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Julian, Borrego and Harrison Park.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Desert Lodge, CA

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My mother has been in 4 different facilities over the years, she was unhappy in some and kicked out of others. At a couple of places we had to hire a person to look after her on top of paying for her...
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.
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Lilac Chateau has provided outstanding care to my 89 year old father for the past year. We thank our lucky stars that we found this senior care residence. The executive director, [name removed] and her...
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.
Lilac Chateau is assisted living for Seniors. Owned and operated by Kimberly Withers, RN, BSN,. Kimberly has an extensive background in Geriatric-Psych Nursing and Specializes in caring for residents with Dementia. She has a wonderful, caring and loving staffs. We're able to Accept: Ambulatory...
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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.
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Beautiful facility, caring staff, great attention paid to individual needs. The only negative is the limited English of some staff.
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.
Pomerado Manor is a senior care home which has been located in beautiful Poway, in San Diego County in California, since 1993. The grounds stretch over a full acre of land, which is rich with gardens and fruit trees, and surround a sprawling ranch-style home. The residence is private and...
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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.
Elite Manor Residential Care is a 24-hour assisted living facility located in a new, beautiful residence that was built in 2006. In fact, we're recognized as one of Southern California's most beautiful 6-bed residential care facilities, as we are elegantly decorated and furnished. We pride...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Gate Manor offers resort-like homes in a country setting, with lush green landscapes and scenic mountains. We are located in the heart of Poway, near Scripps Ranch. Gate Manor ensure a comfortable, enjoyable, and affordable home-like environment for our clients. Built for privacy and the...
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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.
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My father had in-home caregivers for over a year. However, the cost was getting too much. I tried several places that didn’t give the quality care that I was seeking. I found it at Serene Sunset. Andre and...
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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.
Serene Sunset is located in El Cajon, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home provides a safe and comfortable place to live in an area that is surrounded by mountains and all of the beauty that they bring. Those spending time in El Cajon enjoy checking out The Water Conservation...
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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.
Hidden Meadows Residential Home Care is a great assistant living facility for senior citizens located in Escondido, CA. We also offer care for those with Alzheimer's. Our staff is trained professionally to help the elderly with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, toileting, eating,...
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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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Most of the residents are on hospice care and do not engage with others well. My mom hasn't made friends except for the caregivers and she mostly adores them. This leads to her isolating in her room working...
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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.
Sage Garden is located in San Diego, CA within San Diego County. This residential care home has a great location because of the warm weather it enjoys all year long. Seniors love the gorgeous views and their visiting family members and friends always have plenty of entertainment within the city...
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Our mom with severe dementia spent 2+ years at White Orchid, a licensed dementia and hospice care home for San Diego County. They offer an impeccably clean and calm environment in a residential home with...
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.
White Orchid Guest House is a residential care home in Escondido, CA in San Diego County, just northeast of downtown San Diego. One of the oldest cities in the county, Escondido occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. Our residents find plenty of entertainment in the community, including...
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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.
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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.
"Caring for quality & dignity of elder life." Serving since 1983 Welcome to California Homes for Seniors! Gloria's Valley Guest Home & Gloria's Guest HomeIf you are looking for gracious assisted living in a home-like setting, you have come to the right...
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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.
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My mother-in-law had an extended stay at Avocado Creek - she thrived at this first-class facility for 14 months.. She was incredibly well cared for by the owner ([name removed]) and her staff during her...
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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.
Rancho Stony Knoll sits on an acre of land on a private road in El Cajon, California.Cottontail rabbits, Hummingbirds, and a variety of Birds will entertain you and your loved ones.Care and services offered are tailored to the individual needs of each person. Our goal is to make everyday a "good...
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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.
Olive Haven is one mile away from Pomerado Hospital, close to Rancho Bernardo Scripps Clinic, Jewish Center, I-15, Ted Williams Parkway (I-56), restaurants, churches, groceries, Lake Poway, and Rancho Bernardo Inn.
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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.
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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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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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My mom is doing fine and she likes her new home. We are pleased with the care from the staff. The home is always clean, no issues. My mom does enjoy her meals that are provided. They do not have a lot of...
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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.
Senior Care & Comfort Living is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly. It serves seniors over 60 years of age in a homelike setting that is very much like a family. DEFINITION OF OUR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY: Senior Care & Comfort Living is a non-medical facility that...
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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.
Finding a good adult assisted living facility for a loved one in need of assistance is sometimes difficult. No one wants to put a loved one into a large nursing home where they will feel abandoned and neglected. Many of these large corporate run nursing homes are understaffed and can give their...

Cost of care homes in Desert Lodge, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Lodge is $3,429 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA with an average of $2,763 per month.

Residential care home costs in Desert Lodge, CA, vs. nearby cities

Desert Lodge, CA
$3,429/mo
$3,114/mo

Residential care home costs in Desert Lodge, CA, vs. state and national averages

Desert Lodge, CA
$3,429/mo
U.S. national average
$3,575/mo

Residential care home costs in Desert Lodge, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,473/mo
Residential Care Home
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Residential care home costs in Desert Lodge, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,378/mo
Private
$5,280/mo
Studio
$6,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,306/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Lodge vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Desert Lodge, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Lodge, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,429/mo$3,624/mo$3,575/mo
Assisted Living$4,174/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,473/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,491/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Residential Care Home
Desert Lodge, CA:$3,429/mo
California:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$3,575/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Lodge, CA:$4,174/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Desert Lodge, CA:$5,473/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Desert Lodge, CA:$4,491/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Desert Lodge

Recent reviews for residential care home in Desert Lodge

Oak Ranch House in Escondido, CA

4.8
Great place. Friendly, caring staff. We have been there a little over a month and love it. We have seen my mom improve a little bit.

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!

Blessed Jera Home Care in Cathedral City, CA

5.0
They were just superb! Mom was on hospice, and they were most accommodating. They went out and bought new curtains for her room, and did a lot of similar things to make it a pleasant experience. They were up all night with mom before she passed. They really were just over the top in how kind ...
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Desert Cottage, Madeleine's Senior Living and Citrus Garden Residential Care are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Desert Lodge, California. See full list of communities.
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