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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Potrero, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Potrero, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Potrero or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Potrero.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Potrero for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 34 assisted living facilities in the Potrero area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Otay Mesa and Otay Mesa.
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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Potrero, CA
The average cost of senior living in Potrero is $3,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tecate, CA with an average of $3,462 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Potrero, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Potrero, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Potrero vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Potrero, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Potrero over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Potrero, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Potrero
Recent reviews for assisted living in Potrero
Meadow Creek Villa in El Cajon, CA
4.2
She's only been there a week. it's going very well. She seems to be happy there. I haven't tasted it but Jean said the food is good. They're very nice. They have activities but I'm not sure what they've done so far. They have some games and they do exercises. it's very clean.
Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA
5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.
Rancho San Diego Board and Care I in El Cajon, CA
5.0
Mom is in this community and it's been such a blessing for us. It is in a home so it is a smaller place which is working very well. She is close to me. The caregivers there are nice and attentive. She will get out and walk around if the weather is nice. They have home cooked meals. I would ...
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Potrero review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 27 Potrero assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Potrero review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Potrero review score compared against nearby cities
8.3
Potrero, CA27 facilities
9.0
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA99 facilities
8.8
Chula Vista, CA55 facilities
Review subcategories for Potrero assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 27 Potrero assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Potrero resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Potrero, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.2
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Potrero assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potrero assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potrero, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Potrero assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Potrero that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
23.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.7%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Potrero assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Potrero Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Potrero assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Potrero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Potrero assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Potrero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potrero assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Potrero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Potrero
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Potrero protect seniors.
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