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Care homes in San Marcos

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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Alma's Joyful Living Home Care

    Small homeLicensed for 3 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,650a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Blue Skies of San Marcos

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,350a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 23 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeActivities On-siteFilipinoEnglishReported by the home · sources

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    San Marcos, CA

    Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 15 residents

    Starting rate$7,029a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Country Rose Estate Memory Care

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 15 residents

    Starting rate$3,750a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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  • Illustration · No photo on file
    San Marcos, CA

    Love & Care Residential Facility II

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$6,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    San Marcos, CA

    Majella Assisted Living of San Marcos

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 11 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,650a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$7,450

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 23 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Marbella San Marcos

    Large communityLicensed for 245 residents

    Starting rate$3,795a month to startListed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeGardenCommunity Service ProgramsCooking ClassesReported by the home · sources

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    San Marcos, CA

    Mercy Villa

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,750a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,750–$7,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    The Meridian at Lake San Marcos

    Large communityLicensed for 170 residents

    Starting rate$3,595a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifePrivate roomsGardenVolunteer programReported by the home · sources
    • Private roomsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Gardenseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Volunteer programseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Music programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Scheduled daily activitiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Movie nightsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Outdoor programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Bridge clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Book clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Cards / pinochle clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Happy hourseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Cooking classesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Live dance or theater performancesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Holiday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Dancesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Art classesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Has karaokeseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Trivia gamesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Live well programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Water aerobicsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Has birthday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Wine tastingseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Walking clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Has garden clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Resident pets allowedseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Vegetarian optionsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09

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    San Marcos, CA

    San Marcos Cottage

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,150a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    Hospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeResident pets allowedReported by the home · sources
    • Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09

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    San Marcos, CA

    San Marcos Villa

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,000a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    San Marcos, CA

    Sapphire Chardonnay

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,450a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,450–$6,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Sapphire Lake San Marcos

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$6,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence

    Large communityLicensed for 160 residents

    Starting rate$3,995a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifePrivate roomsGardenLive Musical PerformancesReported by the home · sources

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    San Marcos, CA

    Twin Oaks Garden

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    San Marcos, CA

    Twin Oaks Garden II

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    San Marcos, CA

    Twin Oaks Garden III

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementia

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    San Marcos, CA

    Twin Oaks Manor

    Small homeLicensed for 5 residents

    Starting rate$4,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    Wheelchair

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
  • Illustration · No photo on file
    San Marcos, CA

    Villa Ambrosia

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$6,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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  • Illustration · No photo on file
    San Marcos, CA

    Weaver's Twin Oaks Villa

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$7,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    San Marcos, CA

    Woodland Borden Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,600a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,600–$6,900

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record

A guide to care in San Marcos.

Licensed care homes
21
Homes with 6 or fewer beds
15
ALW program listings
1

CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 27, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 27, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.

Read the local overview

San Marcos has 21 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 27, 2026: 15 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 3 mid-size homes (7–15), and 3 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). 1 participate in Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS participant list, checked September 27, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in San Diego County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.

All 21 licensed care homes in San Marcos

Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 27, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.

  • Alma's Joyful Living Home Care

    Small home · licensed for 3 · 802 Orla Street · License #371881385

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Blue Skies of San Marcos

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 1119 Via Vera Cruz · License #374604305

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center

    Mid-size home · licensed for 15 · 1560 Circa Del Lago · License #372004591

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Country Rose Estate Memory Care

    Mid-size home · licensed for 15 · 1255 Adventure Ln · License #374604115

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Love & Care Residential Facility II

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 603 Maybritt Cir · License #374602258

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Majella Assisted Living of San Marcos

    Mid-size home · licensed for 11 · 558 Smilax Rd. · License #374604385

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Marbella San Marcos

    Large community · licensed for 245 · 1590 West San Marcos Blvd · License #371881740

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Mercy Villa

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 651 Alder Drive · License #371881474

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • The Meridian at Lake San Marcos

    Large community · licensed for 170 · 1177 San Marino Dr Bldg 1 & 2 · License #374603339

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • San Marcos Cottage

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 1326 Granite Road · License #374601655

    LicensedHospice
  • San Marcos Villa

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 3728 Linda Vista Drive · License #374602870

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Sapphire Chardonnay

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 484 Chardonnay Court · License #374603688

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
  • Sapphire Lake San Marcos

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 839 La Tierra Drive · License #374603699

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence

    Large community · licensed for 160 · 1550/1560 Security Place · License #374600026

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Twin Oaks Garden

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 1965 Edwin Lane · License #374600589

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Twin Oaks Garden II

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 1961 Edwin Lane · License #374601155

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Twin Oaks Garden III

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 1950 Edwin Lane · License #374603887

    LicensedDementiaWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Twin Oaks Manor

    Small home · licensed for 5 · 1719 Medinah · License #374602155

    LicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Villa Ambrosia

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 1537 Brighton Glen Road · License #374604169

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Weaver's Twin Oaks Villa

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 2115 Twin Oaks Valley Road · License #374604260

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Woodland Borden Care

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 819 Wulff St · License #371881534

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory

Which care homes are licensed in San Marcos?

As of September 27, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 21 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in San Marcos (San Diego County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.

Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in San Marcos?

The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of San Marcos's 21 licensed homes, 15 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 3 are mid-size homes licensed for 7–15, and 3 are larger assisted-living communities licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 27, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.

Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in San Marcos?

Yes — at participating homes, through Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care services, not room and board. 1 of San Marcos's 21 licensed homes appear on the DHCS ALW participant list, checked September 27, 2026; San Diego County has 88 participating homes in all. Participating homes carry a “Medi-Cal ALW” marker in the list above.

Medi-Cal / ALW homes in San Diego CountyAssisted living on Medi-Cal in California

What do state records show for care homes in San Marcos?

Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 30 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 17 of San Marcos's 21 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 27, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.