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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Escondido
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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My relative isn't thrilled with the food and dining room service at this time. Staff is awesome...everything from reception to health coordinator, housekeeping, etc. Plus I notice they are able to handle...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
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23 reviews
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Cleanliness of the facility is a 4... but there are a lot of places under repair or with stained carpet which downgrades the look of the place a little right now. Presumably when they finish it will be a 5....
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.
Imagine a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation. A home where you are surrounded by an extended family of friends and caring staff. Days filled with entertaining social activities. Or days of quiet relaxation in the privacy you desire. Finally, imagine all of this in a luxuriously...
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1717 Photos available
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7.7
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45 reviews
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Only my mother has moved in as my father is in the hospital. She has only been there 10 days and has declined to leave the room. Everyone there has been helpful, and they have tried to make the move as...
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.
When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. Family. Hobbies. Travel. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. At our Assisted Living community in Whittier, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, you’ll have...
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I'm very fortunate to find this place. Everyone, from the staff to the faculty, is wonderful. The staff is great! They look like they have great food!
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.
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster is a 52-bed facility dedicated to providing 24-hour licensed nursing care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Located in a quiet, residential neighborhood of Westminster, California, we are one of the only secured dementia units in...
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This is a reasonably priced and friendly community. The staff are also very professional. They take the residents outside for walks, bingo, arts and crafts and more activities to keep the residents busy.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The medium-sized city of Escondido, California is rightly named; it comes from the Spanish word for hidden, and the city's location, nestled as it is in a shallow valley surrounded by a ring of rocky hills, makes it appear quite hidden indeed. Not so hidden, though, is Maple Manor Board &...
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Photo of Felicita Vida Senior Living
2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.6
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40 reviews
7.6
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The staff at this facility was very nice and accommodating, made it very easy to transfer my family member in. The facility is very nice and clean and many activities to join in. The rooms are bright and...
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.
Felicita Vida is an assisted living community providing memory care nestled in mountainous Escondido, San Diego County, California. This city is the heart of San Diego North and is the perfect location for those who want an outdoor oasis. Lakes, parks, horse ranches, and nature preserves has made...
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1515 Floor plans available
7.0
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The staff and activities are great, my apartment only has one closet for the whole apartment (no utility closet), dinners are inconsistent in quality and temperatures and service is slow.
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.
Valencia Terrace Senior Living is a beautiful Independent and Assisted Living Community located in the heart of Corona, California. We are 11 years young and we take pride in our well appointed apartment homes. Our warm and friendly environment is what we are best known for. When you step...
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My mother lived at Royal Oaks for the last 10 years of her life(95 years young). Facilities are well kept, particularly when any flu or cold is going around. Royal Oaks reacted immediately to the current...
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.
Royal Oaks offers a peaceful oasis for seniors looking to enjoy California retirement living at its finest. Tucked away in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains along historic Route 66, our community is just minutes from major freeways and all of the cultural and recreational attractions of...
Photo of Park Terrace
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.5
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We like the concept of memory care cottages with common garden area. Residents have their apartment and can freely walk outside cottage around the grounds without feeling locked in
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.
Park Terrace is Rancho Santa Margarita's only full-service rental retirement community. Your first indication of the excellence we promise comes the moment you set foot on our resort-like campus. Park Terrace is situated in the award winning master planned community of Rancho Santa Margarita,...
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Photo of Brookdale Sunwest Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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Brookdale Sunwest Assisted Living provides a welcoming atmosphere with caring staff members . Restaurant style dining, social activities, and intellectual pursuits are available to those who wish to partake...
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.
Do more of what you love. Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our community in Hemet, California, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you...
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Photo of Bayshire Yorba Linda
88 Photos available
7.5
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48 reviews
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48 reviews
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The staff is great, they always stay in contact with me and keep me updated on my moms health. My mom engages in all the activities, the staff wants them to be active and not alone in their rooms. She shares...
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.
Live your life your way and never stop growing.Our community in Yorba Linda, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. With...
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Photo of Lakewood Gardens
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It's an older facility, could use some refresh/updates but we were happy with her care. I thought the gentleman who assisted us with getting her on Scan from Kaiser to save her money was a god send.
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.
Lakewood Gardens specializes in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and other related Dementias by providing your loved one with a safe and cheerful environment designed to ensure their comfort. Tenderness and compassion along with specialized assistance and supervision are provided 24-hours...
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Photo of Oakmont of San Antonio Heights
1111 Photos available
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Friendly and helpful staff, supportive environment, clean, good food service, occasional changes in staffing that can create inconsistency, currently no hairdresser available, but otherwise very good place...
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.
Oakmont of San Antonio Heights is an assisted living community nestled against the foothills of Upland, San Bernardino County, California. Our senior living community is situated on gorgeous, well-landscaped grounds full of beautiful flowering plants and scenic views. Upland, California is a...
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Rating is due to the clothes I bought for my mother because I was told "she had to have "street" clothes" which she no longer has due to them going missing which I feel is unacceptable why can't they keep up...
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.
Our Assisted Living Residences offer unparalleled care for those needing help with daily living tasks and are designed to accommodate frail-elderly guests and that suffering from Alzheimer's and related dementias. ICARE can help individuals with diabetes incontinence chronic arthritis cancer...
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Everything is very good. My mom has slight dementia, most residents are moderate to severe. I understand having many regulations for safety but it is somewhat restrictive for my mom. They are very expensive...
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.
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana is a Memory Care community specifically designed for loved ones who have been diagnosed with memory impairment related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our community empowers residents with the physical and emotional support they need from experienced geriatric-care...
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The staff does a great job of addressing issues. The activities department does a great job of putting on advents and activities for residents. The staff is friendly and pleasant to be around. It is kept...
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.
West Anaheim Extended Care is an 87-bed skilled nursing facility with a staff of skilled, registered nurses ready to provide assistance to our residents 24 hours a day. Our team works to create a comfortable, nurturing environment where residents and their loved ones can feel at home. The...
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44 Floor plans available
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The main reason we chose Sunrise of La Costa was because of the pricing and the low turnover of the staff there. The nursing staff have been great to work with.
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.
About Sunrise at La Costa Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in Carlsbad, CA Adjacent to shopping, dining, theaters, and more Near La Costa Urgent Care and Scripps Coastal Medical Center Beautifully manicured grounds, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas Sunrise at...
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My Uncle has no family in the area and I live in Canada, so it's great to know that he is well taken care of at Vista del Lago. Wonderful caring staff and fun activities. Being kept informed with pictures...
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.
Vista del Lago is a memory care community located in a quiet residential community in the historic city of Escondido, San Diego County, California. Our staff provides a nurturing, caring environment for all of our residents, encouraging those with Alzheimer's or dementia to stay active. Numerous...
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The food needs some work with more variety and keeping it warm. It's always cold. My dad complains a lot. And although my dad won't join the activities. The residents want more movie nights and holiday...
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.
Westminster Gardens in Duarte, California is a beautiful, diverse senior living community. Westminster Gardens accommodates seniors at any stage in their lives from home care to assisted living they are able to cater to all of your needs. At Westminster Gardens, your loved ones will be able to...
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My mom lived here for about 6 months before we lost her. The management was great about allowing us to modify rooms to make them more accessible. The carestaff are all really great unfortunately we saw...
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.
MorningStar of Mission Viejo enjoys an amenity-rich neighborhood in southern Mission Viejo. This near-perfect site for senior housing has numerous restaurants, the Shops at Mission Viejo Mall and Providence mission Hospital all within one mile. Laguna Beach is less than 30 minutes away. Our...
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They did a good job when we were there. The food is pretty bad though. That's why they get a four. Everything else would have been a five, except the food.
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.
At the Arcadian Aliso, we have a solid history of providing excellent memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s care services in Orange County, California, and have made it our mission since 1998 to provide a stimulating and cheerful environment with all the comforts of home. We also encourage...
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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My loved one is still adjusting since his move to this community. The only problem is he is very young compared to everyone else so he doesn't have someone to talk to with common interests. The place is...
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.
Light's Rancho Linda was established in 1960 to provide a living enviroment for the elderly, where the utmost concern for the physical, spiritual, and social needs of each resident are realized. Light's Rancho Linda was built on the practice and understanding that our greatest duty is to show...
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Our family toured this community four times and we are so excited to have our parents move here. The staff members are so welcoming and it is just night and day compared to our loved ones previous community.
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.
Vivante is one of Orange County's newest and most prestigious retirement community that is dedicated to providing residents with a healthy and active lifestyle that promotes a feeling of security, independence and peace of mind. We offer a variety of sizes, views and locations, with your choice...
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We find the staff to be pleasant and helpful when asked and that it is not a huge facility. The location is convenient for our family and the apartment is comfortable for my mother. The lack of outdoor...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA offering assisted living and independent living services to seniors and their families. Welcome to Encinitas, California, a moderately-sized town located just 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. At Pacifica...
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Cost of nursing homes in Terra Cotta, CA

The average cost of senior living in Terra Cotta is $4,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $3,845 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta, CA, vs. nearby cities

Terra Cotta, CA
$4,991/mo

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

Terra Cotta, CA
$4,991/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

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

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Nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta, CA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Terra Cotta 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: Terra Cotta, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTerra Cotta, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,991/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$4,046/mo$4,371/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,000/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$3,995/mo$4,509/mo$4,024/mo
Nursing Homes
Terra Cotta, CA:$4,991/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Terra Cotta, CA:$4,046/mo
California:$4,371/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Terra Cotta, CA:$5,000/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Terra Cotta, CA:$3,995/mo
California:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Terra Cotta 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
Terra Cotta, CA$5,433/mo$5,070/mo+7.2%
California$5,914/mo$5,603/mo+5.5%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Terra Cotta, CA
2024 average cost:$5,433/mo
2023 average cost:$5,070/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,603/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Terra Cotta

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Terra Cotta

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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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.

Terra Cotta nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Terra Cotta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Terra Cotta, 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 Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta 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
64.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.4%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.2%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.3%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.2%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Terra Cotta, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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