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Assisted Living in San Marcos, CA

Communities with an address in San Marcos, CA. Prices shown below remain visible without a phone number.

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Marbella San Marcos

Discovery Senior Living

Marbella San Marcos

1590 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, 92078

4.7 (138 reviews)24 photos10 floor plans83 amenities
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Published starting price

From $3,795/month

Checked August 9, 2026

Meridian at Lake San Marcos community photo 1

Heritage Resource Group

Meridian at Lake San Marcos

1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078

4.0 (96 reviews)10 photos5 floor plans71 amenities
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Published starting price

From $3,995/month

Checked August 7, 2026

Local cost guide

Starting-price patterns in San Marcos

Public starting prices only. Samples and modules appear only when coverage is sufficient.

How senior living options compare

Assisted living$3,995median of 3 communities
Memory care$6,323median of 2 communities
Independent living$3,895median of 2 communities

Starting prices by floor-plan type

Studio$3,995median across 3 communities
1 bedroom$5,195median across 3 communities
2 bedrooms$6,195median across 3 communities

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How to pay for assisted living in San Marcos, CA

Families often combine private income or assets with benefits for which a resident qualifies. Coverage depends on the person, care setting, and facility contract—never assume that a program pays room and board.

Medicare.gov

Understand what Medicare does not cover

Medicare generally does not pay for non-medical long-term care. Use this official coverage page before treating Medicare as a housing or custodial-care payment source.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Check VA Aid and Attendance eligibility

Qualified veterans and survivors who already receive a VA pension may be eligible for an additional monthly payment when they need help with daily activities.

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