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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sunset Cliffs, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs, 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 Sunset Cliffs or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sunset Cliffs.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Area, Mid-City:Eastern Area and Mid-City:Kensington-Talmadge.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sunset Cliffs, CA

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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.
The Coronado Royale is located across from Tidelands Park and the Colorado Bridge. The facility offers beautiful views of both the San Diego Bay and the lights of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Royale is also located right next door to the Coronado Hospital and Medical Centers. The Coronado...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon was born from the vision of local San Diego families who wanted to build a senior living community of our own. The Pavilion has been designed to create a living style that incorporates San Diego’s amazing weather, excellent gardening climate, and the amazing sense...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
SunBridge Care Center for San Diego focuses on the physical, emotional and social needs of residents in a warm, friendly environment. Our professional staff works closely with each patient's physician and family to create a personalized care plan for optimum recovery. Our facility's attractive...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Even the simple pleasures seem luxurious here - like breathtaking sunsets and towering views of San Diego's "Golden Triangle."  From nearby shopping to famous attractions to the scenic coastline, adventure awaits you every day.  Pacific Regent - La Jolla combines the richness of...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Plaza Village Senior Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Sunset Cliffs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Cliffs is $6,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $5,402 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Sunset Cliffs, CA, vs. nearby cities

Sunset Cliffs, CA
$6,082/mo
$5,688/mo

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

Sunset Cliffs, CA
$6,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,092/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,082/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sunset Cliffs, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,286/mo
Studio
$7,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,290/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,274/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset Cliffs 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: Sunset Cliffs, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset Cliffs, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,082/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,614/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,092/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,724/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Sunset Cliffs, CA:$6,082/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset Cliffs, CA:$4,614/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sunset Cliffs, CA:$6,092/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sunset Cliffs, CA:$4,724/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sunset Cliffs, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sunset Cliffs 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
Sunset Cliffs, CA$5,838/mo$5,633/mo+3.6%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Sunset Cliffs, CA
2024 average cost:$5,838/mo
2023 average cost:$5,633/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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 Sunset Cliffs

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sunset Cliffs

RanchView Senior Assisted Living in Encinitas, CA

5.0
My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than the larger institutions that I have visited. The love shown by the staff for the residents is so ...
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Westmont of La Mesa

4.5
The Westmont of La Mesa is a beautiful community that is kept clean and has friendly staff working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

HarborView Senior Assisted Living in San Diego, CA

3.9
Most residents suffer from dementia, so efforts to socialize--and the staff tries very hard--have limited success. Grand old house is built on several levels, so ramps and elevators are needed for walkers and wheelchairs. Heidi, the chef is wonderful--both in the quality of her cooking and in ...
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Sunset Cliffs nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Cliffs nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Cliffs, 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 Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunset Cliffs, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
67.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunset Cliffs, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunset Cliffs, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset Cliffs, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Cliffs 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 Sunset Cliffs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Cliffs, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Novellus Clairemont, ActivCare at Mission Bay and Oakmont of Pacific Beach are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sunset Cliffs, California. See full list of communities.
There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Sunset Cliffs, California. See the full list.
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