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10 Best Nursing Homes in Encinitas, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Encinitas nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Encinitas, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Encinitas or another care type is right for you. Browse 37 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Encinitas.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Encinitas, CA

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Photo of Shadowridge (Renovation Fall 2019)
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5 star
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24%
3 star
4%
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16%
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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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2.0
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6 reviews
2.0
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
1 star
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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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9.2
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19 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
21%
3 star
16%
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I originally moved to Westmont Of Carmel Valley as a support system for my wife. Originally we were in independent living, but as her diseased progressed, she now is in compass rose their memory care unit....
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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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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They have a marvelous rehab department. I mean, of course I was motivated to get back on my feet. After surgery I was there for two months. I was able to go home and I was walking with a walker for a bit and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Encinitas, CA

The average cost of senior living in Encinitas is $6,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murrieta, CA with an average of $4,110 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Encinitas, CA, vs. nearby cities

Encinitas, CA
$6,038/mo
$6,268/mo

Nursing homes costs in Encinitas, CA, vs. state and national averages

Encinitas, CA
$6,038/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Encinitas, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,067/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,038/mo

Nursing homes costs in Encinitas, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,509/mo
Studio
$5,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,548/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 4 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.
Nursing Homes$6,038/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
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
Nursing Homes
Encinitas, CA:$6,038/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/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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Nursing homes costs in Encinitas, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Encinitas, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$5,236/mo$5,111/mo+2.4%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Encinitas, CA
2024 average cost:$5,236/mo
2023 average cost:$5,111/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Encinitas

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Encinitas

Bayshire Carlsbad

5.0
they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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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.

Encinitas nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Encinitas nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
93.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
76.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
93.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
86.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
96.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Encinitas nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Encinitas, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
93.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Encinitas nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
60%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
86.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
86.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Encinitas nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
80%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
73.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Encinitas nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Encinitas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Encinitas, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
86.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
76.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
86.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
90%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Encinitas, Summerfield of Encinitas Memory Care and Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Encinitas, California. See full list of communities.
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