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Assisted living & board and care homes in San Diego County

618 residential care facilities for the elderly are licensed in San Diego County, with 22,350 beds in total. Filter by size or memory care, or pick a city.

618 care homes in San Diego County

Large community

La Vida Del Mar

Solana Beach, San Diego County

  • 130 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Large community

La Vida Real

El Cajon, San Diego County

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

Lake Canyon Home LLC

Santee, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Mid-size community

Lakeside Manor

Lakeside, San Diego County

  • 15 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Large community

Lantern Crest

Santee, San Diego County

  • 100 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Large community

Las Villas Del Norte

Escondido, San Diego County

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

Lemon Grove Terrace

Lemon Grove, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Lexington House

El Cajon, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Lilac Chateau 1

Santee, San Diego County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver

About care homes in San Diego County

Licensed homes
618
Licensed beds
22,350
Memory care
326
Small homes (6 or fewer)
457

San Diego County has 618 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), with 22,350 licensed beds in total. Most are small board and care homes: 457 (74%) are licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood.

326 of them (53%) are licensed to care for residents with dementia. 553 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 618 homes here. 427 (69%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 89 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 6 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 care homes in San Diego County

How many assisted living and board and care homes are in San Diego County?
San Diego County has 618 homes licensed by the California Department of Social Services as residential care facilities for the elderly, with 22,350 beds. 457 are small board and care homes (six or fewer residents) and 161 are larger assisted living communities.
Which homes in San Diego County offer memory care?
326 homes in San Diego County are licensed to care for residents with dementia. Ask each home how it supports residents as dementia progresses and whether it has a secured setting.
How much does assisted living cost in San Diego County?
Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few homes in San Diego County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.
How can I check a care home's inspection record in San Diego County?
Every listing shows the home's license status, inspection and complaint visits, and Type A and Type B citations from the state, with a link to the official report. Of the 618 homes we've checked in San Diego County, 427 show no citations.

Cities in San Diego County

30 cities and towns with at least one licensed care home.