Starting rate$8,000/mo

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 15 · San Marcos

Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center

1560 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078Licensed since 1989

Overview

Starting rate

$8,000 a month

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 15: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchair
Hospice

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

FACILITY SERVES FIFTEEN (15) ELDERLY RESIDENTS; AGES 60 AND ABOVE. ALLOF WHOM MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER WITH TOTAL CARE APPROVEDFOR THREE (3) RESIDENTS.

985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Assisted living
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Medication managementYes — “Wake Up Service with Medication Reminder $ 15.00 per day”
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated April 6, 2026.
Couples accepted
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Dressing · Grooming
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$8,000a month to start

Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026 · See the home’s page

Costs & moving in

How care costs are added to the rentA la carte
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated April 6, 2026.
Rate broken out by room type$11,767.00/month (Suite – Single – Non-Chateau Resident) · $11,620.00/month (Suite – Single – Chateau) · $10,102.00/month (Large Room – Non-Chateau Resident w/kitchen) · $9,955.00/month (Large Room – Chateau w/kitchen) · $8,273.00/month (Large Room – Non-Chateau Resident) · $8,127.00/month (Large Room – Chateau) · and 6 more
$11,767.00/month · $11,620.00/month · $10,102.00/month · $9,955.00/month · $8,273.00/month · $8,127.00/month · $8,145.00/month · $8,000.00/month · $250.00/day — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated April 6, 2026.
$5,200 to $5,585.00/month · $5,120.00 to $5,505.00/month · $4,900.00 to $5,285.00/month — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
What the base rate includesWi-Fi Internet Access · Gym Membership/Exercise Classes · Handyman Services · Personal Shopper · Access to on-site Beauty Salon · Private Suites · and 11 more
Wi-Fi Internet Access · Gym Membership/Exercise Classes · Handyman Services · Personal Shopper — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 10, 2026.
Access to on-site Beauty Salon · Private Suites · HD cable box with Spectrum Cable that includes HBO, Showtime and Variety Tier · Spacious common areas including private gardens, library, computer lab, screening room and fitness center · Onsite Events, Classes, Lectures and Activities · Individualized activity programs · Transportation to and from activities and doctors appointments · Weekly housekeeping, linen and laundry Service · Medication Management · Daily assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming · Meal planning · Gourmet meals in our elegant Dining Room · Resident Liaison — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$8,000likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$8,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on its own website for assisted living, seen October 5, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $8,000–$8,600: $8,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $8,000–$12,150: $10,500

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes19 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,750 to $7,000

19 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,200–$6,200.

Sapphire Lake San MarcosSan Marcos · 0.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Villa AmbrosiaSan Marcos · 1.1 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Golden CareCarlsbad · 2.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Elder CareCarlsbad · 2.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Family Comfort CareCarlsbad · 2.9 mi · Small home
$7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Carlsbad Comfort CareCarlsbad · 2.9 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa Coastal CareCarlsbad · 3.2 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on its own website · assisted living and memory care · seen October 5, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
La Costa Golf RCFECarlsbad · 3.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
La Costa VillasCarlsbad · 3.6 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
North La Costa Assisted LivingCarlsbad · 3.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Devon Place Home CareVista · 3.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Tenenbaum VillaCarlsbad · 3.7 mi · Mid-size home
$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Love & Care Residential Facility IISan Marcos · 4.0 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Monte Vista ManorVista · 4.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Twin Oaks ManorSan Marcos · 4.5 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Pine Valley Home CareVista · 4.8 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Country Rose Estate Memory CareSan Marcos · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home
$3,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Caring Hearts CottageVista · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Our Family Care HomeVista · 4.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on its own website for assisted living, seen October 5, 2026.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (15)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi included in the rate

Private rooms
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated April 6, 2026.
Outdoor spaceDog park · Putting green · Private gardens
Dog park · Putting green — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.
Private gardens — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Wifi included in the rate
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 10, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated April 6, 2026.
Common areasPrivate gardens · Library · Computer lab · Screening room · Fitness center
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Room typesThe Charmont avec Kitchenette; mini fridge, microwave, sink, cabinet space, and space for a bistro dining set, living area and bedroom · The Charmont; studio-apartment feel for couples or single occupancy, with bedroom setup, living room area and sliding door for natural light · The Chalet; intimate setting for single occupancy, with space for a twin bed, night stand, dresser/TV stand and accent chair · Mini fridge · Mocrowave · Sink · and 3 more
The Charmont avec Kitchenette; mini fridge, microwave, sink, cabinet space, and space for a bistro dining set, living area and bedroom · The Charmont; studio-apartment feel for couples or single occupancy, with bedroom setup, living room area and sliding door for natural light · The Chalet; intimate setting for single occupancy, with space for a twin bed, night stand, dresser/TV stand and accent chair · Mini fridge · Mocrowave · Sink · The Charmont avec Kitchenette · The Charmont · The Chalet — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Housekeeping frequencyWeekly
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Residents may bring their own furniture
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 9, 2026.
AmenitiesGym Membership/Exercise Classes (Included) · Pool · Spa · Swimming pool lift · Putting green · Lounges · and 9 more
Gym Membership/Exercise Classes — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 10, 2026.
Pool · Spa · Swimming pool lift · Putting green · Lounges · Library · Lobby · Bistro · Dining Room · Pool and Spa · Laundry Center · Fitness Center — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.
Swimming pool — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · seen October 5, 2026.
Beauty Salon — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Emergency call system in the room
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated August 28, 2024.
Housekeeping
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Call system typePull cord
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated August 28, 2024.
Salon or barber
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (8)Meals provided per day · Vegetarian or vegan options · Snacks available

Meals provided per day3
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsGrilled Boca Veggie Burger
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Snacks available
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated August 7, 2024.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated August 7, 2024.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodLunch option does not include dessert · Choice of bowl of soup and house salad, or any half sandwich with choice of fruit, house salad or cup of soup · 4-ounce glass of milk or juice; refillable portions of coffee, iced tea or herbal tea · Half-meal-credit lunch option · Jell-O, tapioca pudding or chocolate pudding with one cookie · 4-ounce dish of ice cream with choice of toppings and one cookie · and 210 more
Lunch option does not include dessert · Choice of bowl of soup and house salad, or any half sandwich with choice of fruit, house salad or cup of soup · 4-ounce glass of milk or juice; refillable portions of coffee, iced tea or herbal tea · Half-meal-credit lunch option · Jell-O, tapioca pudding or chocolate pudding with one cookie · 4-ounce dish of ice cream with choice of toppings and one cookie · Piece of cake with optional à la mode ice cream and one cookie · Slice of pie with optional à la mode ice cream and one cookie · Fresh steamed vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, peas or carrots · Fresh fruit cup · Carrots · Cilantro · Avocado · Chipotle curry dressing · Choice of chicken, salmon or three-piece sautéed shrimp · Grape tomatoes · Black beans · Baked, poached, grilled, blackened or broiled · Local free-range chicken · 5-ounce grilled chicken breast · Dill · Cracked pepper · Norwegian smoked salmon · Tomato · Red onion · Fresh avocado · Capers · Organic granola · Assorted fresh berries · Vanilla Greek yogurt · Seasonal fresh fruit · Spaghetti pasta · Tomato, meat and garlic sauce · Parmesan cheese · Freshwater shrimp · White wine · Butter · Cream · Pasta · Grilled 4-ounce Angus filet · Two coconut-battered shrimp · House steak sauce · Cocktail sauce · 4-ounce grilled Angus filet mignon · Five coconut-battered shrimp · Sweet and sour sauce · Lemon · Five wings · Frank's RedHot or plain · Bleu cheese dressing or ranch · Green leaf lettuce · Onions · 4-ounce grilled Angus burger · Deli turkey · Bacon · Choice of dressing: blue cheese, ranch, honey mustard, Thousand Island, Italian, low-fat Italian, olive oil, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar · Kidney beans · Beets · Cottage cheese · Grapes · Blueberries · Prunes · Applesauce · Crumbled blue cheese · Celery · Red onions · Cucumbers · Mushrooms · Broccoli · Black olives · Build-your-own salad · Three coconut-battered shrimp · Three poached shrimp · Three wings · Assorted cheeses · Candied walnuts · Whole grain mustard · Fruit · Assorted crackers · Organic spinach · Vine-ripened tomatoes · Mozzarella cheese · Balsamic reduction · Turkey · Roquefort · Hard-boiled egg · Choice of dressing · Romaine · Caesar dressing · Garlic croutons · Parmesan · Any 1/2 sandwich with choice of fruit, house salad, or cup of soup · Bowl of soup and house salad · Three Cookies · Dish of Jell-o or Tapioca Pudding or Chocolate Pudding w/ One Cookie · Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Milkshake or Malt · Dish of Ice Cream 4oz. w/ Choice of Toppings w/ One Cookie · Piece of Cake w/ Optional Ala Mode Ice Cream w/ One Cookie · Slice of Pie w/ Optional Ala Mode Ice Cream w/ One Cookie · Brown Rice · Chips · Baked Potato · French Fries · Peas · Cauliflower · Stewed Black Beans · Quinoa · PROTEIN QUINOA BOWL · ATLANTIC SALMON · 5oz. GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST · SMOKED SALMON AVOCADO TOAST · GRANOLA PARFAIT · COMPOSED SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE · SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE · SHRIMP SCAMPI · 4oz. GRILLED ANGUS FILET MIGNON · ENTRÉE COCONUT SHRIMP · ENTRÉE BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS · 4oz. GRILLED ANGUS BURGER · TURKEY AVOCADO WRAP · BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD · COCONUT SHRIMP · SHRIMP COCKTAIL · BONE-IN CHICKEN WINGS · ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE · TOMATO BURRATA SALAD · PETITE COBB SALAD · FRESH TOSSED CAESAR SALAD — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated August 7, 2024.
Dish of Jell-O or tapioca, chocolate or vanilla pudding with one cookie · 4 oz. dish of ice cream with choice of toppings and one cookie · Piece of cake with optional à la mode 2 oz. ice cream · Slice of pie with optional à la mode 2 oz. ice cream · Today's Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Choices · Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and toasted sourdough bread · Choice of ham, bacon, bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, onions and cheese · American cheese, served on your choice of bread · Fresh turkey, Black Forest ham, bacon, lettuce and Swiss cheese · Served on your choice of bread · Grilled 5 oz. chicken breast, Applewood bacon, green-leaf lettuce, tomatoes and California avocado · Vine-ripe tomato, California avocado and a tortilla wrap · Freshly baked turkey, smoked crisp bacon, shaved lettuce · Smoked crisp bacon, vine-ripe tomato, green-leaf lettuce and choice of bread · Baked, poached, grilled, blackened, pan-seared or charbroiled · Balsamic demi-glace · 5 oz. Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast · Béarnaise sauce or peppercorn sauce · 10 oz. Broiled New York Steak · Served with garlic bread · Five fried coconut shrimp served with cocktail sauce · Five wings served plain or with Frank's RedHot Sauce, with choice of Bleu cheese or ranch dressing · Finished with red wine reduction · Grilled 3 oz. filet, topped with onion rings and served with two coconut shrimp · Topped with beer-battered onion rings and finished with red wine reduction · 4 oz. Grilled Filet Mignon · Served with lettuce, tomato, onions and B&B pickles · Grilled Black Angus Burger or Grilled Boca Veggie Burger · Diced red onions · Chef's selection of the day · Chef's special catch of the day, presented · Chef's selection of fresh fruit · Crisp Romaine, zesty Caesar dressing, crostini and Parmesan cheese · Classic salad with turkey, bacon, tomato, Bleu cheese, avocado and hard-boiled egg · Sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and avocado, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic reduction · Create your own salad from a wide variety of fresh ingredients, including today's featured salad · Honey-toasted organic granola, assorted dried fruit, assorted fresh berries and vanilla Greek yogurt · Sliced Roma tomatoes, sliced red onions and smoked salmon · Toasted or non-toasted bagel with lemon cream cheese spread, cucumbers, capers · Three fried coconut shrimp served with cocktail sauce · Fried shoestring potatoes, garlic butter, fresh-grated Parmesan · Three poached shrimp served with cocktail sauce · Breaded and deep-fried mozzarella sticks · Marinara sauce · Breaded and deep fried zucchini · Beer-battered Spanish onions · Plain · With Franks RedHot sauce · Fresh soup selections · Featured Pastry of the Day · Three (3) cookies · Chocolate or Vanilla pudding · Dish of Jell-O or Tapioca · Dish of ice cream · Piece of cake · Slice of pie · Homemade Chips · Today's Starch Selections · Peas and Carrots · Fresh steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower · Grilled Cheese · Chateau Omelet · Chateau Club Sandwich · Grilled Chicken B.L.T.A. · B.L.T. · Fresh Wild Salmon · 5oz.Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast · 10oz. Broiled New York Steak · Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese · Entrée Coconut Breaded Shrimp · 4oz. Grilled Filet Mignon · Grilled Boca Veggie Burger · Grilled Black Angus Burger · Hebrew National Beef Hot Dog · Chateau Cobb Salad · Today's Featured Sandwich · Today's Fresh Seafood Selections · Today's Featured Special Entrees · Chateau Caesar Salad · Avocado & Caprese Salad · Homemade Granola Parfait · Mini Lox Bagel · Coconut Breaded Shrimp · Garlic Parmesan Pommes Frites · Mozzarella Sticks · Zucchini Sticks · Onion Rings · Soup du Jour — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Meals provided
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.
Places to eat on siteDesignated common areas of the community · Chateau Room Service Program · Elegant Dining Room · Dining Room
Designated common areas of the community · Chateau Room Service Program — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.
Elegant Dining Room · Dining Room — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Organic food
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated August 7, 2024.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Activities tailored to the individual · Exercise or fitness program

Activity types offeredBates Nut Farm outing and lunch · Carlsbad Seawall walk and lunch · Weekly transportation · Executive Sessions · Fire alarm test (Each month) · Team golf games · and 47 more
Bates Nut Farm outing and lunch · Carlsbad Seawall walk and lunch · Weekly transportation · Executive Sessions · Fire alarm test · Team golf games · Bridge · Mahjong · Crafting Class · Movies at the Chateau · Seated Beach Ball Volleyball · Brains & Balls · Circuit Training · Tai Chi · Low-Impact Total Fitness · Moving with Ease · Strength and Conditioning · Walking Club · Book Club · Cash Bingo · Encinitas Free Wednesday Concert · Day at Balboa Park outing · Valley View Casino outing · Phase 10 · Hand and Foot · Carlsbad Seawall Walk and lunch outing · Rummikub · Trader Joe's shopping outing · IPhone Basics with Matt: Safari · Dominoes · Day in Old Town outing — reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated October 1, 2026.
Coloring Group · Board Meeting · Moving w/ Ease · Inspirational Activities · Afternoon Walk · Resident Choice · Sunday Brunch · Bingo · Movie · Morning Walk · Family Day · Cards · Inspirational Gathering · Mexican Train · Brain Fitness · Bunco · Name That Tune — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Onsite events · Classes · Lectures · Activities · Events — reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Exercise or fitness programOnsite Exercise Classes 5 days a week · Onsite Exercise Classes
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.

Pets, routines & independence (2)Visiting hours · Alcohol policy

Visiting hoursBy arrangement
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Alcohol policyPermitted
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (7)Events the home invites families to · How often transport runs · Contact form

Events the home invites families to
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
How often transport runsScheduled daysTransportation provided for residents with medical appointments only
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated October 1, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated June 16, 2021.
Open on the website
SettingCampus
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 9, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated October 1, 2026.
Notes on visiting accessOwners are required to inform the administrative office when a carport space is rented and provide the renter's name and vehicle information.
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on chateaulakesanmarcos.com · source dated March 16, 2026.

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · For-profit or nonprofit

Brand or trade nameCatered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 9, 2026.
For-profit or nonprofitNonprofit
Reported on chateaucateredlivingsuites.com · source dated April 9, 2026.

Where it is

1560 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San MarcosHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.5 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #372004591 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 19, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 02/19/26, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Aziz Faizi and Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Medication Technician (MT) Sandra Arena who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrator Renee Richardson was also notified of the purpose of LPAs visit. The facility has a fire clearance to serve 15 non-ambulatory elderly residents and has an approved hospice waiver for three (3). LPAs were informed two (2) residents are currently receiving hospice services at the facility. LPAs toured the facility with MT Arena and observed the facility is made up a one-story building with eight (8) resident bedrooms, two (2) showers, a kitchen/dining room, staff office, medication room, and laundry room. No bodies of water were observed on the premises and indoor and outdoor pathways were free of obstruction. Outdoor shaded seating is available for the residents in care. Resident rooms had the required bedding, furniture, and lighting. Resident showers had grab bars and non-skid mats. LPA measured the hot water temperature in one of the bathrooms which measured at 109.2°F. Food for the residents is prepared in a different building within the premises. LPAs toured the kitchen and observed the facility met requirements for a two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. All food was stored in a safe and healthy manner. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are secured in a locked cabinet inside the laundry room. LPAs reviewed a fire code inspection letter addressed to the facility from the San Marcos Fire Department dated 06/26/2025 noting the fire alarms, suppression, exhaust, riser, extinguisher and elevator doors were inspected and deemed fire safe. LPAs observed three (3) charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout facility that were last serviced on 09/21/2025. A record review conducted revealed Administrator Richardson's administrator certificate expires on 08/25/2026. Per a calendar reviewed, various activities are available for the residents. Staff and resident files reviewed contained all the Departmental required records. Medications are secured in a locked medication room. LPA reviewed medications for two (2) residents along with their Medication Administration Records, and no discrepancies were discovered. LPAs reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation noting their last fire/earthquake drill conducted on 12/29/2025. LPAs were also informed there are no known firearms are currently stored on the premises. During today's visit, no issues or concerns were observed and no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided to MT Arena.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 19, 2026

20242 state visits · 2 documents

Dec 17, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that eight (8) residents live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. The Administrator, Renee Richardson was advised of the annual and conducted and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Five (5) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration: LPA reviewed employee records. Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Renee Richardson, Administrator’s certificate expiration date was 08/25/2026. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 75 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 108.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked location for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet in the laundry room. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There are no fireplaces at this facility. There are zero (0) pools at the facility. There are no gates. LPA observed emergency supplies and two (2) first aid kits. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 06/07/2024. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. San Marcos Fire Department conducted their inspection on 06/19/2024. There were three (3) fire extinguishers on site, date charged was 09/16/2024. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Renee Richardson.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 17, 2024

Feb 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a 1 year required visit/annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator Renee Richardson, where LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve fifteen (15) elderly residents ages 60 and above. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for three (3). LPA conducted a tour of the facility the facility was observed to be clean, clutter and odor free. The passageways were clear of obstruction. LPA reviewed 4 staff files of which all 4 staff were observed to have obtained proper fingerprint clearance and to be associated to the facility. The facility has a dining room, that accommodates residents for the 3 meals served, and unlimited snacks. The main kitchen prepares the food and delivers the food to the dining room. The dining room is equipped with kitchen utensils that were found in good repair. LPA measured the hot water temperature and was observed to be within regulatory limits of 113.8 degrees. Showers are given in the centralized shower room. The medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to the residents in care.The facility utilities an electronic program for tracking the residents prescribed medication. LPA conducted a review of resident medication and was observed to be given according to the Physician's orders. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operable. The facility was observed to have the required postings. The emergency disaster drills are being conducted on a quarterly basis with the last drill being conducted 10/27/23. There are no guns or ammunition stored on grounds. There were no deficiencies observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Renee Richardson, Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 15, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 25, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Iby Strong, conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA met with Venerisa Kendle, and we discussed the purpose of the visit. All staff present have a current criminal record clearance. LPA conducted a tour of the facility, both inside and outside and observed the clients in care. In accordance with the Department’s Infection Control LPA evaluated and observed the facility's implementation of their mitigation plan to include disinfection, testing surveillance, and screening protocols as well as the use of personal protective equipment. No deficiencies were cited or observed on this date. The Licensee will be provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC9058 01/16). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be emailed to the Licensee with an electronic read receipt as confirmation of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 25, 2022

License holder

Chateau Lake San Marcos Homeowners Association, licensed since 1989.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1989, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1989, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	1

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick answers about Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center

Is Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center licensed for?

15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1989, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center cost?

$8,000 a month to start — listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on its own website for assisted living, seen October 5, 2026.

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Marcos that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,500 a month, and the middle figure is $6,000 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Chateau Lake San Marcos Homeowners Association, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.