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148 Residential Care Homes near University Heights, CA

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Residential care homes in University Heights may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. University Heights care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in University Heights, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Area, Mission Bay Park and Mid-City:Kensington-Talmadge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon and Mira Mesa.

Residential Care Home Facilities near University Heights, CA

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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Mission Home is a senior living facility located in San Diego California with four different locations in the area. Here at Mission Home we believe that seniors should still be able to have a good quality of life, but without all of the concerns they have living all on their own. We offer care...
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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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I'm very happy with Sugar Estates. I do wish there was more interaction between residents, but you can't make people come out of their rooms. the caregivers are friendly and helpful, they go out of their way...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Sugar Estates prides itself on the care it provides its residents. Our highly qualified care givers provide 24 hour assistance that always meets and exceeds expectations. Whether it is help with a daily activity or a simple fluff of a pillow, our staff is more than happy to accommodate.Entering a...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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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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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.
Located in Sierra Mesa, California, Mission Homes II offers intermediate care to seniors who need just that bit of extra help to remain independent. We offer a home, not an institution, were you may live in beautiful surroundings and have access to the services of an urban community. Our...
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I would recommend the community to others. There are several nice things about this community. The staff is accommodating, friendly, nice location, has a lovely backyard and patio area, and everything...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Serra Mesa Guests Home III is a residential care home for seniors located in the city of San Diego, California which is in San Diego County. San Diego is a vibrant and interesting city full of a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. One of the most famous sites in San Diego is...
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The staff members are very friendly and it is clear that they are all very caring people. Our loved one the second she moved in felt right at home which gives us some peace of mind.
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.
Sunbeam is a residential care home located in the major city of San Diego, California. The popular city is along the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The area is vibrant with numerous museums, lighthouses, and the famous San Diego Zoo. San Diego is an exciting place to live and an inviting place for...
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Things have been going very well here! Things were a little rocky to start, but the staff have all been very friendly and accommodating when helping my loved one get settled in. The staff are very personable...
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.
Noble living is a residential care home located in the peaceful neighborhoods of San Diego CA in San Diego County. The tranquil nature of our location coupled with a stunning landscape offers our residents a wonderful place they can call home and an awesome place to visit for their family and...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Photo of A Timeless Treasure
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.
Your family member is truly our treasure at A Timeless Treasure, where we set the standard for first-rate senior living and care services on the sunny and beautiful West Coast in San Diego where beautiful palm trees and gentle breezes go together. We believe you'll see a different level of...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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We have made the decision to take Mom out of the place although the experience has been great! Mom has been doing well there and I really liked the fact that they were willing to take her dog because 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.
Donlen Guest Home is an independent living community located in beautiful San Diego, California. With a reputable and respectable name in the community, we thrive to always bring a friendly, professional attitude to each and every elderly patient. As a recognized senior care provider, Donlen...
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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.
We are a California licensed residential care facility specializing in rendering care in the Catholic tradition of excellence. Our emphasis is on promoting the physical and spiritual well-being of our cherished elders and assuring they are provided with comfort and safety in a warm and healthy...
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My mom is doing fine in this safe, and clean home. Even thought she does not require a lot of care, the caregiver is able to provide what she needs. I see that she is very comfortable and eating good meals.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Carmona Residence is a senior residential care home that is located in the exciting city of San Diego, CA and in San Diego county. San Diego is located on the Northern Pacific coastline and is known for its beautiful weather, beaches and lush parks. It is also home to wonderful Balboa Park, which...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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Nice friendly and clean place. Great attentive staff.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
There are many care homes in San Diego, California. Few are as beautiful and accommodating as Galina's Residential Care Home. This care home is an assisted living facility, meaning that seniors can go about their day to day lives with only minor interference from staff. One of the biggest...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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This is a great community for families that are looking into finding a place for their love ones, the staff & owner are very pleasant warm people who care & love their job. I had my love one living at Casa...
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.
It is a peaceful and safe community for elderly. We specialize in providing loving care, lots of understanding for alzheimer's and dementia clients. Services include three meals, medication assistance, incontinence care, assistance with personal hygiene, daily housekeeping, laundry service.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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This is truly a wonderful community. Everybody here is very friendly and welcoming. I know she is getting the best care here. The community looks great, everything is very well maintained. The staff is very...
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.
Aacorn Oaks is an assisted living facility located in a quiet neighborhood in San Diego, CA. Assisted living is for those that are unable to live in independent living but don't need as much medical assistance as those in a nursing home. Our staff still provides 3 cooked meals a day, light...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.

Cost of care homes in University Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in University Heights is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $3,047 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in University Heights, CA vs. nearby cities

University Heights, CA
$3,601/mo
$3,290/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in University Heights, CA vs. the state and national average

University Heights, CA
$3,601/mo
U.S. national average
$3,589/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in University Heights vs. other types of senior living

$5,921/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,601/mo

Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in University Heights, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,689/mo
Private
$5,422/mo
Studio
$6,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about care homes in University Heights

Recent reviews for care homes in University Heights

La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA

4.5
There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.

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!

Joster Villa in San Diego, CA

5.0
We were blessed to have Kathleen locate a wonderful place for my husband's mom in only a few days! We were very pleased with her care and the home and would highly recommend Kathleen, A Place For Mom, and the Joster homes to others!

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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