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Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Marcos, CA

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

83 Communities were found near San Marcos, CA
Family Matters In-Home Care - San Marcos, CA

Family Matters In-Home Care - San Marcos, CA

100 E. San Marcos Blvd. Suite 400, San Marcos, CA 92069 (1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Blue Skies of San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
6.5

Blue Skies of San Marcos

1119 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078 (1.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
6.5
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Active Living Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Active Living Community

768 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069 (1.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Brookdale San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Brookdale San Marcos

1590 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078 (1.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

1550 Security Pl, San Marcos, CA 92078 (1.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
AAll Care In Home Services
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

AAll Care In Home Services

1030 La Bonita Dr #338, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078 (2.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
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 (2.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Summer Hill Rest Home II
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Summer Hill Rest Home II

558 Similax Road, San Marcos, CA 92069 (2.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Overture of San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Overture of San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes

736 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 (3 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Vista Gardens
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Vista Gardens

1863 Devon Pl, Vista, CA 92084 (3.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Rose Garden
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Rose Garden

1266 Pleiades Drive, Vista, CA 92084 (3.9 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Champine Manor
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Champine Manor

1725 Tobacco Rd., Escondido, CA 92026 (3.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Silverado Senior Living - Escondido
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Silverado Senior Living - Escondido

1500 Borden Road, Escondido, CA 92026 (4.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Kings Care Assisted Living, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Kings Care Assisted Living, LLC

247 Presley Place, Vista, CA 92083 (4.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Heart 2 Heart Caregivers
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Heart 2 Heart Caregivers

3105 Twin Oaks Valley Road 107-243, San Marcos, CA 92078 (4.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Vista del Lago
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Vista del Lago

1817 Avenida del Diablo, Escondido, CA 92029 (4.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Hawkins Suite
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Hawkins Suite

1723 Casero Place, Escondido, CA 92029 (4.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
La Costa Elder Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

La Costa Elder Care

2641 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (4.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Las Villas Del Norte
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Las Villas Del Norte

1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Villa Monticello Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Villa Monticello Assisted Living

25695 N Center City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026 (4.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
ActivCare at Bressi Ranch
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

ActivCare at Bressi Ranch

6255 Nygaard Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (4.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos

504 West Mission Avenue Suite 206, Escondido, CA 92025 (4.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Gardens at Escondido
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Gardens at Escondido

1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Hillside Garden II
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Hillside Garden II

2541 Abedul Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (4.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Cypress Court
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026 (4.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Map of Assisted Living in San Marcos

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Family Matters In-Home Care - San Marcos, CA
  • Blue Skies of San Marcos
  • Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Active Living Community
  • Brookdale San Marcos
  • Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos
  • AAll Care In Home Services
  • Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos
  • Summer Hill Rest Home II
  • Overture of San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes
  • Vista Gardens
  • Rose Garden
  • Champine Manor
  • Silverado Senior Living - Escondido
  • Kings Care Assisted Living, LLC
  • Heart 2 Heart Caregivers
  • Vista del Lago
  • Hawkins Suite
  • La Costa Elder Care
  • Las Villas Del Norte
  • Villa Monticello Assisted Living
  • ActivCare at Bressi Ranch
  • BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos
  • Gardens at Escondido
  • Hillside Garden II
  • Cypress Court

Senior Living Statistics for San Marcos, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The cost of senior housing in San Marcos varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care. The following is the average monthly cost of senior housing based on data from 2023-2024.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,869
Memory Care $6,220
Independent Living $5,184
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,500
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,643
Nursing Home: Studio $5,226
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,787
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $6,689
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $8,576

Average Cost of Assisted Living in San Marcos


The following is the average monthly cost of assisted living in San Marcos based on 2024 data.
City Average Monthly Cost
San Marcos $4,869
Murrieta $3,486
French Valley $3,249

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in San Marcos compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
San Marcos $4,869
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in San Marcos


Number of senior living facilities in:
9

San Marcos

180

Surrounding Area

1923

California

San Marcos Senior Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of San Marcos, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population

San Marcos has a population of 94,360.
  • 50.3% Male
  • 49.7% Female

Marital Status

  • 52.2% Married
  • 9.6% Divorced
  • 33% Never Married
  • 5.2% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 29.2% of the population.
  • 11.5% in their 50s
  • 8.7% in their 60s
  • 5.6% in their 70s
  • 3.4% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 60.5% White
  • 1.7% Black
  • 10.4% Asian
  • 0.7% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 10.9% Identifying as Other
  • 15.6% Mixed Race
  • 39.8% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near San Marcos

Not set on assisted living in San Marcos? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
San Diego $4,570
Escondido $4,676
Oceanside $4,552
Carlsbad $4,856
Vista $4,689
Chula Vista $4,363
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.