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Assisted living costs in Los Terrenitos average about $3,845 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 19 communities in Los Terrenitos. Our detailed directory has 77 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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The staff is really friendly and know most everyone by name. They get along well with the residents and each other. Some even sing going around the halls and into the rooms. Housekeeping is weekly and done...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Aerie Meadows Care Home is a senior assisted living location situated in beautiful El Cajon, California. With amazing, serene views of Dehesa Valley, there are not many better places in California to settle down yourself or a loved one. We are proud to offer some of the best amenities and perks...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Finding a good adult assisted living facility for a loved one in need of assistance is sometimes difficult. No one wants to put a loved one into a large nursing home where they will feel abandoned and neglected. Many of these large corporate run nursing homes are understaffed and can give their...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mother has dementia and says she really likes it at Bosworth Gardens. They are very helpful. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and truly caring. It shows that they really do truly care. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bosworth Gardens RCFE in El Cajon California is an assisted living senior micro community. We offer families 24/7 care services for our elderly members. Cozy apartment style units provides privacy and individual attention for our senior citizens. Our expertly trained staff performs periodic...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
...And thank you for considering Lakeside Manor for your senior care needs. Let us assist in providing you with comfortable home where you can be assured of helping hand when you need it. We want to emphasize your abilities and independence, and be there to help with the things that just aren't...
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Sunshine Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Casa El Cajon
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Summer Place
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Summer Place, RCFE, is a 9-bed facility that has been in business for over 12 years. This facility specializes in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care and offers both ambulatory and non-ambulatory assistance with daily tasks tailored to each individual’s needs.Some of the following amenities are: ...
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My husband stayed for one year due to his dementia deteriorated and miracle was happened. He has recovered very good after one year stayed in Rancho San Diego Boarding and care. He is able to walk around and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rancho San Diego Board and Care I is a residential care home located in El Cajon, CA, in San Diego County. El Cajon lies in a valley between beautiful mountain ranges, and is located just west of coastal San Diego. San Diego offers a great deal of outdoor recreation and entertainment options,...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rancho San Diego Board and Care II is a residential care home located in El Cajon, California, in San Diego County. We are well positioned in a geographical area that overlooks a stunning mountainside. This creates beautiful scenery and a cool atmosphere that is ideal for you to live in. Besides...
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I am very happy with the care that my mother is receiving from Meadow Creek Villa. The home itself is very well taken care of and clean. The caregivers are great, they take very good care of my mother. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Meadow Creek Villa The Meadow Creek Villa is a senior care home located in sunny El Cajon, California in San Diego County. The city of El Cajon is located just 15 miles east of San Diego in the foothills around the San Diego metropolitan area. El Cajon offers many exciting recreational activities...

Cost of assisted living in Los Terrenitos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Terrenitos is $3,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,404 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Terrenitos, CA vs. nearby cities

Los Terrenitos, CA
$3,845/mo
$4,688/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Terrenitos, CA vs. the state and national average

Los Terrenitos, CA
$3,845/mo
U.S. national average
$4,597/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Los Terrenitos vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,845/mo
$4,389/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Los Terrenitos, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$5,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,107/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,018/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,095/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Los Terrenitos over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Los Terrenitos, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Los Terrenitos.

What families are saying about assisted living in Los Terrenitos

Recent reviews for assisted living in Los Terrenitos

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Care Plus Mansion Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in El Cajon, CA

4.9
My mom is a difficult resident, she has dementia with behavioral issues.. [Name removed] and his wife [name removed] once told me that the plan is to start with theraputic approach and to build trust. At first I don’t it seems hard for me to understand how they manage to do it. I am truly ...
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Meadow Creek Villa in El Cajon, CA

4.2
She's only been there a week. it's going very well. She seems to be happy there. I haven't tasted it but Jean said the food is good. They're very nice. They have activities but I'm not sure what they've done so far. They have some games and they do exercises. it's very clean.

Los Terrenitos assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Terrenitos assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Terrenitos, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Los Terrenitos assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Los Terrenitos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
18.8%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Los Terrenitos assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Los Terrenitos Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Los Terrenitos, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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40.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Terrenitos assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Los Terrenitos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Terrenitos assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Los Terrenitos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Terrenitos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Terrenitos assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Los Terrenitos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Los Terrenitos

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Los Terrenitos protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Grossmont Gardens, The Montera and Lantern Crest Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Los Terrenitos, California. See full list of communities.

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