Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Clemente, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the San Clemente, CA area.

In San Clemente, California, a notably high percentage of the population—42.4%—are seniors, emphasizing the importance of diverse senior living options. The city offers three senior living facilities, supported by an extensive array of 531 more in the surrounding areas. These range from independent and assisted living to specialized memory care and nursing homes. With assisted living costs averaging $4,325 per month, San Clemente provides competitive rates that align with the state average. In this guide, we'll delve into some of San Clemente's top-rated senior living communities, offering insights to help you make a well-informed choice for the best possible care and comfort for your loved ones.

31 Communities were found near San Clemente, CA
Raya's Paradise
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Raya's Paradise

101 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92672 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
San Clemente Villas By the Sea
Our Rating:
of 5
9

San Clemente Villas By the Sea

660 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673 (2.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Vintage Shores
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Vintage Shores

366 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672 (2.8 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Aegis of Dana Point
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Aegis of Dana Point

6922 Camino De Estrella, Dana Point, CA 92624 (2.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Atria San Juan
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Atria San Juan

32353 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Adagio San Juan
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Adagio San Juan

31822 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.1 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Home Helpers Home Care of San Juan Capistrano, CA
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Home Helpers Home Care of San Juan Capistrano, CA

33161 Camino Capistrano, Suite B-1, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
Capistrano Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Care Assist Services
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Care Assist Services

31726 Rancho Viejo Rd, Ste 107, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Sea Bluffs
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Sea Bluffs

25411 Sea Bluffs Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 (4.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
Serra Sol Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Serra Sol Memory Care

31451 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

32200 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (4.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Silverado San Juan Capistrano
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Silverado San Juan Capistrano

30311 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (5.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Aegis of Laguna Niguel
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Aegis of Laguna Niguel

32170 Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (6.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
TheKey of San Juan Capistrano, CA
Our Rating:
of 5
8

TheKey of San Juan Capistrano, CA

29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 217, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (7.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Vividus Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Vividus Senior Living

25131 Via Portola, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (7.3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Niguel Hills Villa II
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Niguel Hills Villa II

24965 Via Larga, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (7.5 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
MorningStar of Mission Viejo
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

MorningStar of Mission Viejo

28570 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (7.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
Laguna Niguel Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Laguna Niguel Care Home

23800 Hillhurst Street, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (7.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
Crestavilla
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2

Crestavilla

30111 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (7.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.2
Pleasant Home at Laguna Niguel
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Pleasant Home at Laguna Niguel

24855 Crown Royale, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (8 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Ivy Park at Mission Viejo
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

27783 Center Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (8.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Comfort Keepers of Laguna Niguel
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Comfort Keepers of Laguna Niguel

30011 Ivy Glenn Drive, Suite 105-C, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (8.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Ivy Glenn Terrace III
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Ivy Glenn Terrace III

23851 Wardlow Circle, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (8.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9
Ivy Glenn Terrace I
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Ivy Glenn Terrace I

29571 Ivy Glenn Terrace, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (8.2 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
8.9

Map of Assisted Living in San Clemente

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Raya's Paradise
  • San Clemente Villas By the Sea
  • Vintage Shores
  • Aegis of Dana Point
  • Atria San Juan
  • Adagio San Juan
  • Home Helpers Home Care of San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Capistrano Senior Living
  • Care Assist Services
  • Sea Bluffs
  • Serra Sol Memory Care
  • Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano
  • Silverado San Juan Capistrano
  • Aegis of Laguna Niguel
  • TheKey of San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • Vividus Senior Living
  • Niguel Hills Villa II
  • MorningStar of Mission Viejo
  • Laguna Niguel Care Home
  • Crestavilla
  • Pleasant Home at Laguna Niguel
  • Ivy Park at Mission Viejo
  • Comfort Keepers of Laguna Niguel
  • Ivy Glenn Terrace III
  • Ivy Glenn Terrace I

Senior Living Statistics for San Clemente, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are several options in San Clemente, California. Assisted living is the most affordable type of care on average, starting at $4,325 per month. If you're interested in independent living, the average cost is $5,131 per month. Costs tend to be higher for those requiring more specialized care, with memory care averaging $6,278 per month. For nursing homes, the prices start at $5,038 for a semi-private room and go up to $8,492 for a two-bedroom unit, with options available for private rooms, studios, and even detached cottages at $5,295 per month, ensuring various needs and preferences can be accommodated.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,325
Memory Care $6,278
Independent Living $5,131
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,714
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,038
Nursing Home: Studio $6,080
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $6,977
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $8,492
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $5,295

Average Cost of Assisted Living in San Clemente


San Clemente assisted living communities cost $4,325 per month on average. This is more expensive than average assisted living costs in nearby cities like Murrieta and Canyon Lake, which cost $3,486 per month and $3,592 per month, respectively.
City Average Monthly Cost
San Clemente $4,325

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in San Clemente compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
San Clemente $4,325
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in San Clemente


San Clemente residents have 3 senior living facilities to choose from. In the surrounding area, there are 531 communities, and the state offers a total of 1,923 facilities.
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San Clemente

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Surrounding Area

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California

San Clemente Senior Demographics


In San Clemente, California, seniors make up a significant 42.4% of the city's population of 64,232 people. The gender distribution among these seniors shows a balance, with 51.2% male and 48.8% female. Age-wise, 15.2% of seniors are in their 50s, 13.6% in their 60s, 8.8% in their 70s, and 4.8% are 80 and over. Marital status within the senior population reveals that 58% are married, 10.7% are divorced, 26.7% never married, and 4.6% widowed. San Clemente's racial diversity includes 77.1% White, 17.1% Hispanic, and 11.7% mixed race, alongside smaller percentages of 4.8% Asian, 1.6% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific, and 4.3% identifying as other, representing a mix of cultures within the community.

Population

San Clemente has a population of 64,232.
  • 51.2% Male
  • 48.8% Female

Marital Status

  • 58% Married
  • 10.7% Divorced
  • 26.7% Never Married
  • 4.6% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 42.4% of the population.
  • 15.2% in their 50s
  • 13.6% in their 60s
  • 8.8% in their 70s
  • 4.8% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 77.1% White
  • 1.6% Black
  • 4.8% Asian
  • 0.3% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 4.3% Identifying as Other
  • 11.7% Mixed Race
  • 17.1% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near San Clemente

Some of the least expensive options for senior living near San Clemente, California, include Orange and Anaheim, costing an average of $3,955 and $3,957 per month, respectively. A few of the most expensive cities for senior housing are Glendale and Laguna Niguel, with monthly averages of $4,507 and $4,432, respectively. Other neighboring cities to consider are Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Los Angeles $4,304
Anaheim $3,957
Torrance $4,156
Pasadena $4,124
Orange $3,955
Long Beach $4,087
Mission Viejo $4,315
Huntington Beach $4,003
Glendale $4,507
City Average Monthly Cost
Newport Beach $4,029
Garden Grove $3,968
Fullerton $4,144
Burbank $4,306
Laguna Niguel $4,432
San Juan Capistrano $4,280
Costa Mesa $3,979
Rancho Palos Verdes $4,011
Irvine $3,982

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.