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2026 Ranking

The 10 Best Senior Living Communities in San Diego, California

Ranked by review-weighted family ratings. No community paid to appear here.

Communities compared
125
Average rating
4.5
Family reviews read
4,819
Updated
Aug 2026

The 2026 ranking of San Diego's best senior living communities, based on review-weighted Google ratings across 38 local communities. No paid placements.

Families comparing senior living in San Diego have 38 well-reviewed communities to consider, and choosing between them is hard from websites alone. The ranking below is based on Google review scores weighted by how many families have actually reviewed each community, using data current as of August 2026. No community paid to appear on this list, and MyLivingChoice never charges families or takes placement commissions.

1. The Remington Club

★ 4.6 (242 Google reviews) · Assisted Living

Discover premier senior living in San Diego at The Remington Club, featuring spacious apartments, dining, amenities and personalized care.

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2. Casa De Las Campanas

★ 4.8 (189 Google reviews) · Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Discover San Diego’s only not-for-profit senior living community. Learn about Life Plan Community options at Casa. Call 858-746-4618!

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3. Bayshire Torrey Pines

★ 4.6 (189 Google reviews) · Home Health and Hospice, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Torrey Pines Senior Living in San Diego is a top tier retirement community where assisted living residents are treated with respect and dignity.

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4. The Montera

★ 4.6 (120 Google reviews) · Assisted Living, Memory Care

Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans...

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5. Emerald Valley

★ 4.7 (99 Google reviews) · Assisted Living

Learn more about Emerald Valley, a premier senior living community. We offer assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and so much more. Call today at 925-520-3105.

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6. The Glen at Scripps Ranch

★ 4.9 (76 Google reviews) · Assisted Living

The Glen at Scripps Ranch is a Life Plan Community (CCRC) in San Diego, CA offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located on a 53-acre campus in Scripps Ranch. RCFE License #374603600.

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7. Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

★ 4.6 (98 Google reviews) · Assisted Living, Memory Care

Discover Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, a vibrant senior community offering enriching activities and compassionate care tailored for seniors.

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8. Atria La Jolla

★ 4.6 (72 Google reviews) · Independent Living

Atria La Jolla is an independent living community located in the University City district of San Diego, California, a few miles north of downtown. Residents enjoy private apartments with 24/7 staff support,...

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9. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

★ 4.7 (57 Google reviews) · Assisted Living

At Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living, a retirement living community in Union City, California, we’re dedicated to providing our residents an active, healthy lifestyle. Visit our site for more information.

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10. Ivy Park at Sabre Springs

★ 4.8 (50 Google reviews) · Assisted Living, Memory Care

Experience compassionate assisted living and memory care at Ivy Park at Sabre Springs—personalized support in a vibrant, welcoming San Diego community.

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How this list was made

We ranked every San Diego community on MyLivingChoice by its Google review score, weighted by review volume so a 4.8 with 80 reviews outranks a 5.0 with 3. Ratings change as families leave new reviews, so treat this as a starting point and always tour in person.

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