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Situated on the Southern California coast just 38 miles north of San Diego, Oceanside provides an idyllic waterfront lifestyle with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, tennis and boating. Its vibrant downtown district offers upscale amenities such as eclectic retail shops, fine dining, museums and a year-round farmers market. Oceanside’s culinary scene is particularly good because the nearly ideal climate attracts talented chefs from all over the world. Oceanside averages 266 sunny days per year, which is higher than the national average of 205 days. Summer highs are in the mid-70s, and January lows are in the 40s.
If you need daily assistance, assisted living may be a practical solution for your care needs. Assisted living facilities provide comfortable housing, meals and housekeeping services along with customized care plans and social and recreational activities. Assisted living rates may vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities, but the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that on average, facilities charge $5,475 for services.
Keep reading to learn about options you may have for paying for services and for an overview of nonprofit agencies and programs that can help you make important decisions regarding your long-term care options.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Assisted living facilities in Oceanside charge $5,475 per month for housing and care.
Oceanside seniors pay $5,475 monthly for assisted living. This is about $200 higher than California’s average rate of $5,250, and it exceeds the national norm of $4,500 by nearly $1,000. 8.
Oceanside seniors pay relatively moderate assisted living rates of $5,475. By comparison, care costs in San Francisco are nearly $1,000 higher at $6,319, and in Salinas, rates exceed Oceanside’s average by nearly $1,000 at $6,000 monthly. Seniors in San Luis Obispo pay comparable rates of $5,300, and in Yuba City, fees are about $800 lower at $4,658. In Madera, rates are much lower at $3,828, offering monthly savings of more than $1,600 compared to assisted living costs in Oceanside.
Note: Data for Oceanside was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| San Diego County Aging and Independence Services | (800) 339-4661 | As the Area Agency on Aging, San Diego County Aging and Independence Services provides referrals to community services designed to help seniors maintain a good quality of life. Services include health insurance counseling, elder law advocacy, fall-prevention workshops, a long-term care ombudsman and senior nutrition services. |
| Go Oceanside | (760) 435-5155 | Oceanside seniors aged 65 and over can access free or low-cost rides to a variety of local amenities through this city-run program. Several programs operate under the Go Oceanside umbrella, including Go Walk, a free program designed to encourage seniors to enjoy outdoor exercise at nearby beaches and Oceanside parks and Go Grocery, which is a free door-to-door service that provides seniors with transportation to and from local grocery stores. The program also administers the Full Access & Coordinated Transportation Program, which provides door-to-door transportation in wheelchair-equipped vans at a cost of $5 each way. |
| Country Club Senior Center | (760) 435-5250 | Oceanside’s Country Club Senior Center is administered by the city’s Neighborhood Services Department and provides programs and activities designed specifically to enhance the quality of life of Oceanside seniors. The center is open Monday through Friday and provides hot, nutritious lunches as well as activities such as tai chi, bridge, Scrabble, book clubs and line dancing. |
| American Legion Post 146 | (760) 754-9633 | American Legion members and their families can access assistance applying for veterans benefits through the American Legion. The organization also offers opportunities for socializing with other veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their families as well as numerous chances to volunteer. |
| El Carazon Senior Center | (760) 435-5300 | Also administered by the City of Oceanside, the El Carazon Senior Center offers expanded services not available at the Country Club Senior Center. This facility is set on six acres of land and is surrounded by scenic walking paths and a serene courtyard. El Carazon offers a huge variety of classes, many of which are free and provided through MiraCosta Community College, and the class schedule is updated monthly. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Oceanside area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
