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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the San Marcos area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured San Marcos, CA Facilities

Brookdale San Marcos
Brookdale San Marcos

1590 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 11242

Brookdale San Marcos
  • Assisted Living
The pet-friendly Brookdale San Marcos has spacious apartments with full kitchens and bright interiors filled with natural…

4.16

Average of 58 reviews

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Silvergate San Marcos
Silvergate San Marcos

1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 11242

Silvergate San Marcos
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
At Silvergate San Marcos, residents receive time-saving assistance with laundry and housekeeping tasks. The warm, intimate-feeling environment…

4.42

Average of 54 reviews

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Brookdale Oceanside
Brookdale Oceanside

3524 Lake Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056

Brookdale Oceanside
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
The pet-friendly Brookdale Oceanside offers residents a choice of multiple apartment floor plans with large windows that…

3.99

Average of 90 reviews

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Westmont Town Court
Westmont Town Court

500 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 11189

Westmont Town Court
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
Located in Escondido, close to a wide array of shopping and dining options and the San Diego…

3.87

Average of 58 reviews

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Sunrise at La Costa
Sunrise at La Costa

7020 Manzanita St., Carlsbad, CA 92011

Sunrise at La Costa
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Located next door to the Carlsbad Library, where numerous exciting events such as opera performances and festivals…

4.25

Average of 50 reviews

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Silver Oak Country Estates I
Silver Oak Country Estates I

138 Sun Villa Ct., Vista, CA 92084

Silver Oak Country Estates I
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Hospice
  • Day Services
  • Respite
  • Skilled Nursing
At Silver Oaks Country Estates I, residents live in an intimate, homelike environment where pets are welcome…

4.94

Average of 17 reviews

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The Meridian at Lake San Marcos
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 11242

The Meridian at Lake San Marcos
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos is a resort-like community focused on meeting residents' needs while helping…

4.65

Average of 130 reviews

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Redwood Terrace Health Center
Redwood Terrace Health Center

710 W 13th Ave, Escondido, CA 11189

Redwood Terrace Health Center
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing
Residents at Redwood Terrace can enjoy a continuum of care ranging from assisted living to skilled nursing.…

4.39

Average of 54 reviews

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Oakmont of Escondido Hills
Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92025

Oakmont of Escondido Hills
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
Providing independent living, assisted living and memory care, Oakmont of Escondido Hills is walking distance from North…

4.24

Average of 52 reviews

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Atria Encinitas
Atria Encinitas

504 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Atria Encinitas
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
Atria Encinitas is a lively independent and assisted living facility where friendly staff members emphasize the importance…

4.19

Average of 62 reviews

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In order to find the top assisted living communities in the San Marcos area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 46 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 16 hours researching assisted living communities in San Marcos
  • Read more than 80 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of San Marcos is $4,750, which is higher than the state average of $4,500 and the national average of $4,051.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in San Marcos, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 46 communities in the San Marcos area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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