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.
- San Marcos, CA
Alma's Joyful Living Home Care
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS 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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Blue Skies of San Marcos
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteFilipinoEnglishReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Filipinoaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- San Marcos, CA
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
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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WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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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Country Rose Estate Memory Care
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS 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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Love & Care Residential Facility II
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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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Majella Assisted Living of San Marcos
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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Marbella San Marcos
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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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenCommunity Service ProgramsCooking ClassesReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Community Service Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Cooking Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Holiday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Wine Tastingaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Trivia Gamesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Dancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Happy Houraplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardening Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Pet-focused Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learningaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Art Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Brain fitness / Dakimaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Well Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- San Marcos, CA
Mercy Villa
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
The Meridian at Lake San Marcos
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily 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
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
HospiceCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeResident pets allowedReported by the home · sources
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- San Marcos, CA
San Marcos Villa
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Sapphire Chardonnay
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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Sapphire Lake San Marcos
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Silvergate San Marcos Retirement Residence
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifePrivate roomsGardenLive Musical PerformancesReported by the home · sources
- Private roomsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learningaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Art Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Dance or Theater Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Dancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Happy Houraplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardening Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Pet-focused Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Wine Tastingaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Trivia Gamesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Light Therapy Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Community Service Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Holiday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Filipinoaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
Website details can change. Confirm the preferences that matter before choosing.
- San Marcos, CA
Twin Oaks Garden
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Twin Oaks Garden II
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Twin Oaks Garden III
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Twin Oaks Manor
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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WheelchairCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Villa Ambrosia
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Weaver's Twin Oaks Villa
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - San Marcos, CA
Woodland Borden Care
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS 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 CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Blue Skies of San MarcosLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care CenterLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Country Rose Estate Memory CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Love & Care Residential Facility IILicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Majella Assisted Living of San MarcosLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Marbella San MarcosLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Mercy VillaLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- The Meridian at Lake San MarcosLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- San Marcos CottageLicensedHospice
- San Marcos VillaLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Sapphire ChardonnayLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Sapphire Lake San MarcosLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Silvergate San Marcos Retirement ResidenceLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Twin Oaks GardenLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Twin Oaks Garden IILicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Twin Oaks Garden IIILicensedDementiaWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Twin Oaks ManorLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Villa AmbrosiaLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Weaver's Twin Oaks VillaLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Woodland Borden CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / 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.