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.
- Memory care in San Diego County 326
- Small board and care homes in San Diego County 457
- San Diego 184
- Escondido 90
- Oceanside 49
- Poway 34
- El Cajon 34
- Vista 33
- Chula Vista 30
- Carlsbad 28
- San Marcos 21
- La Mesa 21
- La Jolla 12
- Santee 11
618 care homes in San Diego County
Mercy Villa
San Marcos, San Diego County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
San Diego, San Diego County
- 100 residents
- Hospice waiver
Mesaview Senior Assisted Living
La Mesa, San Diego County
- 30 residents
- Hospice waiver
Mission Carehome North
San Diego, San Diego County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Mission Villa East
San Diego, San Diego County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Mission Villa West
San Diego, 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.
- Memory care in San Diego County 326
- Small board and care homes in San Diego County 457
- Guide: how to check a license
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.
- Alpine2 homes
- Bonita6 homes
- Bonsall3 homes
- Cardiff by Th1 home
- Carlsbad28 homes
- Chula Vista30 homes
- Coronado1 home
- El Cajon34 homes
- Encinitas8 homes
- Escondido90 homes
- Escondido Hil1 home
- Fallbrook9 homes
- Imperial Beac1 home
- Imperial Beach1 home
- La Jolla12 homes
- La Mesa21 homes
- Lakeside2 homes
- Lemon Grove9 homes
- National City9 homes
- Oceanside49 homes
- Poway34 homes
- Ramona3 homes
- Rancho Santa Fe1 home
- San Diego184 homes
- San Marcos21 homes
- Santee11 homes
- Solana Beach2 homes
- Spring Valley10 homes
- Valley Center2 homes
- Vista33 homes