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8 Best Nursing Homes in Pala Mesa, CA

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9.9
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9.9
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i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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9.7
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33 reviews
9.7
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33 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
9%
3 star
24%
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3%
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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.
Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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50 reviews
9.8
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50 reviews
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82%
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18%
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We really like this place for mom. We have referred other family members and they like it too. They like the food, the service, the care, and compared to some places, the cost. The building is really old and...
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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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86 reviews
8.7
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86 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
27%
3 star
8%
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The memory care staff [name removed] is great with making sure everything's taken care of and will actually come in on our day off if needed
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Vista, located in Vista, California, offering multilevel retirement that provides independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and health and rehabilitation all on one convenient campus.Pacifica Senior Living Vista is a multilevel...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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133 reviews
8.5
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133 reviews
5 star
85%
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The facility was very nice with lots of things to do. The staff was friendly and caring. I would highly recommend Oceanside senior living. My father loved the food and the activities.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services...
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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 nursing homes in Pala Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pala Mesa is $5,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hemet, CA with an average of $3,887 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Pala Mesa, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pala Mesa, CA
$5,727/mo
$6,183/mo

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

Pala Mesa, CA
$5,727/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,748/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,727/mo

Nursing homes costs in Pala Mesa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,810/mo
Studio
$4,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,899/mo

Senior living costs in Pala Mesa 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: Pala Mesa, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePala Mesa, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,727/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,245/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,748/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,639/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Pala Mesa, CA:$5,727/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pala Mesa, CA:$4,245/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pala Mesa, CA:$5,748/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pala Mesa, CA:$4,639/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Pala Mesa, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Pala Mesa 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.

Pala Mesa, CACA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Pala Mesa, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Pala Mesa 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
Pala Mesa, CA$5,013/mo$4,973/mo+0.8%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Pala Mesa, CA
2024 average cost:$5,013/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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 Pala Mesa

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pala Mesa

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.

Pala Mesa nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pala Mesa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pala Mesa, 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 Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Regency Fallbrook and Cypress Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pala Mesa, California. See full list of communities.
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