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10 Best Nursing Homes in San Marcos, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a San Marcos 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos or another care type is right for you. Browse 62 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in San Marcos.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tierrasanta, Navajo and Serra Mesa.
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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.
We offer a specialized program providing assistance 24 hours a day by trained caregivers who care and understand the unique needs of an Alzheimer's resident. Maple Manor caters to residents who value their freedom and independence, yet need a helping hand due to memory loss. Personalized...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 San Marcos, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Marcos is $6,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $4,009 per month.

Nursing homes costs in San Marcos, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Marcos, CA
$6,168/mo
$6,183/mo
$6,033/mo

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

San Marcos, CA
$6,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,183/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,168/mo

Nursing homes costs in San Marcos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,734/mo
Studio
$5,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,685/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,158/mo

Senior living costs in San Marcos 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: San Marcos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Marcos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,168/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,778/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,183/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,114/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
San Marcos, CA:$6,168/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
San Marcos, CA:$4,778/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
San Marcos, CA:$6,183/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
San Marcos, CA:$5,114/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in San Marcos, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in San Marcos 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 San Marcos, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in San Marcos 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
San Marcos, CA$5,123/mo$4,813/mo+6.4%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
San Marcos, CA
2024 average cost:$5,123/mo
2023 average cost:$4,813/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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 San Marcos

Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Marcos

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.

San Marcos nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Marcos nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
84.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
92.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Marcos 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 San Marcos Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
67.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Marcos 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 San Marcos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Marcos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
71.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
78.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Marcos 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 San Marcos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Marcos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
67.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
67.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Marcos 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 San Marcos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
65.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80.8%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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