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Memory care in San Diego County

326 homes in San Diego County are licensed to care for residents with dementia, 53% of the 618 licensed homes in the area. California requires homes that accept residents with dementia to meet extra state rules, and homes that advertise special dementia care must meet more. Ask each home how it supports residents as their needs change.

326 memory care homes in San Diego County

Large community

The Montera

La Mesa, San Diego County

  • 225 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Large community

The Pasea

Chula Vista, San Diego County

  • 180 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Thrive Elder Care

San Diego, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Thrive Elder Care 2

El Cajon, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Verdugo Boarding Home

Oceanside, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Vibrant Living II

San Diego, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa Adriana

Vista, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa Ambrosia

San Marcos, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa Del Mar 1

San Diego, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Villa Florenza

Oceanside, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Vintage Residential 1

Bonita, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Vista Elder Care

Vista, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Vista Senior Care

Spring Valley, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver

About memory care homes in San Diego County

Memory care homes
326
Licensed beds
10,000
Share of all homes
53%
Report openings
0

Most are small board and care homes: 240 (74%) are licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood. 303 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.

We've checked the state licensing records for 326 homes here. 236 (72%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 47 have at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.

The typical home here has held its license for about 5 years. Few homes in San Diego County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.

Common questions about memory care homes in San Diego County

How many memory care homes are in San Diego County?
326 homes in San Diego County are licensed to care for residents with dementia, out of 618 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly. 240 are small homes with six or fewer residents.
What should I ask a memory care home?
Ask how staff are trained in dementia care, how many staff are awake at night, how the home keeps residents safe from wandering, what daily activities it offers, and when a resident would need to move to a higher level of care.
How much do memory care homes cost in San Diego County?
Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few memory care homes in San Diego County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.