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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Carlsbad, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Carlsbad, CA area.

If you're considering senior living in Carlsbad, California, rest assured there's a wide array of options to meet different needs, lifestyles, and budgets. With seniors constituting about 39.2% of the population, Carlsbad hosts 14 senior living facilities, ranging from independent living to assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. The average monthly cost for assisted living in Carlsbad is $4,856, but these rates can fluctuate based on the specific care and amenities provided. This article will explore some of the best assisted living communities in Carlsbad, guiding you toward finding the perfect home for your loved one.

56 Communities were found near Carlsbad, CA
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Homewell Senior Care of San Diego

Homewell Senior Care of San Diego

2173 Salk Ave, Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (1.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
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La Marea Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

La Marea Senior Living

5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
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ActivCare at Bressi Ranch
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

ActivCare at Bressi Ranch

6255 Nygaard Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (1.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Santianna
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Santianna

2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010 (1.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Sunrise of La Costa
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Sunrise of La Costa

7020 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (1.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
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Carlsbad Elder Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Carlsbad Elder Care

1840 Bienvenida Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (2.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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9.8
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Hillside Garden II
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Hillside Garden II

2541 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (2.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
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La Costa Elder Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

La Costa Elder Care

2641 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (2.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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8.5
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Hillside Garden
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Hillside Garden

4892 Hillside Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (2.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Ocean Hills Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Ocean Hills Senior Living

4500 Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056 (2.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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The Gardens - Carlsbad
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

The Gardens - Carlsbad

4380 Highland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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La Costa Golf Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

La Costa Golf Care

2702 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (3.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
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8.6
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Aegis at Shadowridge
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Aegis at Shadowridge

1440 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
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Avocado Gardens
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Avocado Gardens

1159 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (3.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
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Everest at Oceanside
Our Rating:
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9

Everest at Oceanside

3500 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056 (3.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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of 5
9
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Brookdale Oceanside
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9

Brookdale Oceanside

3524 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056 (3.9 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
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9
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Villa Adriana
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7

Villa Adriana

1678 Sunset Drive, Vista, CA 92081 (4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7
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Bayshire Carlsbad
Our Rating:
of 5
7.7

Bayshire Carlsbad

3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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7.7
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Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos

1502 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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of 5
9.9
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Alta Vista Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Alta Vista Senior Living

2041 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
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AAll Care In Home Services
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

AAll Care In Home Services

1030 La Bonita Dr #338, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078 (4.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
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Our Family Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Our Family Care Home

810 Centennial Drive, Vista, CA 92081 (4.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Tenenbaum Villa
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9

Tenenbaum Villa

3463 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (4.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Laguna Estates Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Laguna Estates Senior Living

1088 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (4.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

1550 Security Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078 (4.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.9
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Map of Assisted Living in Carlsbad

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Homewell Senior Care of San Diego
  • La Marea Senior Living
  • ActivCare at Bressi Ranch
  • Santianna
  • Sunrise of La Costa
  • Carlsbad Elder Care
  • Hillside Garden II
  • La Costa Elder Care
  • Hillside Garden
  • Ocean Hills Senior Living
  • The Gardens - Carlsbad
  • La Costa Golf Care
  • Aegis at Shadowridge
  • Avocado Gardens
  • Everest at Oceanside
  • Brookdale Oceanside
  • Villa Adriana
  • Bayshire Carlsbad
  • Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos
  • Alta Vista Senior Living
  • AAll Care In Home Services
  • Our Family Care Home
  • Tenenbaum Villa
  • Laguna Estates Senior Living
  • Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

Senior Living Statistics for Carlsbad, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in Carlsbad, California, it's a semi-private room in a nursing home, costing an average of $4,895 per month. Costs for care range up to $6,970 per month for a two-bedroom nursing home unit. There are several other types of care to choose from, including assisted living at $4,856 per month, independent living at $5,194, and memory care at $6,267. With these options, Carlsbad offers a spectrum of choices to meet different care needs and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,856
Memory Care $6,267
Independent Living $5,194
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,438
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,895
Nursing Home: Studio $5,381
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,917
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $6,970
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $6,695

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Carlsbad


On average, assisted living costs $4,856 per month in Carlsbad, which is significantly more than some other cities in the area, including Temecula ($3,471 per month) and French Valley ($3,249 per month). However, Carlsbad assisted living costs are higher than both the average cost for California ($4,357 per month) and the United States as a whole ($4,546 per month).
City Average Monthly Cost
Carlsbad $4,856

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Carlsbad compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Carlsbad $4,856
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Carlsbad


If you don't find the senior living option that's right for you in Carlsbad, there are many options outside of the city. There are 180 facilities to choose from in the surrounding area, while there are a total of 1,923 facilities in the entire state. With this array of choices, you're sure to find a community that suits your needs.
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Carlsbad Senior Demographics


In Carlsbad, California, seniors form a substantial portion of the population, making up 39.2% of the city's 114,745 residents. The gender balance among seniors is close, with 49.9% male and 50.1% female. Age distribution breaks down to 15.2% in their 50s, 11.2% in their 60s, 8.3% in their 70s, and 4.5% aged 80 and over. Regarding marital status, a majority of 57.8% of seniors are married, 11.4% are divorced, 27.1% have never married, and 3.7% are widowed. Carlsbad's senior population is predominantly White at 74.2%, with 16.6% Hispanic and 11% mixed race. Additional diversity includes 9.7% Asian, 1.2% Black, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% identifying as other, creating a tapestry of cultural richness within the community.

Population

Carlsbad has a population of 114,745.
  • 49.9% Male
  • 50.1% Female

Marital Status

  • 57.8% Married
  • 11.4% Divorced
  • 27.1% Never Married
  • 3.7% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 39.2% of the population.
  • 15.2% in their 50s
  • 11.2% in their 60s
  • 8.3% in their 70s
  • 4.5% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 74.2% White
  • 1.2% Black
  • 9.7% Asian
  • 0.5% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 3.4% Identifying as Other
  • 11% Mixed Race
  • 16.6% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Carlsbad

The average cost of senior living in Carlsbad, California, at $4,856 per month, compares to nearby cities such as San Marcos at $4,869 per month and Encinitas at $4,726 per month.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
San Diego $4,570
Escondido $4,676
Oceanside $4,552
Vista $4,689
Chula Vista $4,363
San Marcos $4,869
City Average Monthly Cost
La Mesa $4,711
Encinitas $4,726
Poway $4,577
El Cajon $4,502
Lemon Grove $4,579
Fallbrook $4,318

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.