Residential care
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
Residential care in San Marcos, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1560 CIRCA DEL LAGO |
| City | San Marcos |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 92078 |
| County | SAN DIEGO |
| Phone | (760) 471-0083 |
| Website | https://chateaulakesanmarcos.com/ |
| License number | 372004591 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 2/27/1989 |
| Licensee | CHATEAU LAKE SAN MARCOS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Capacity | 15 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center is in 1560 CIRCA DEL LAGO, San Marcos, CA 92078. Phone: (760) 471-0083. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 372004591 (status LICENSED, first licensed 2/27/1989, capacity 15). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| The official site presents Chateau Lake San Marcos as a gated independent retirement community in the Lake San Marcos neighborhood of San Marcos, CA, where residents own their condominiums and pay monthly fees the site says are significantly less than other San Diego County senior communities. Amenities listed: fine dining, fitness and leisure activities, membership in the nextdoor community center, bi-weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site management and maintenance, and local transportation. | |
| Services and programs | Independent retirement living with fine dining, fitness activities, leisure activities, membership in the nextdoor community center, bi-weekly housekeeping, bi-weekly linen service, on-site management team, local transportation, and on-site maintenance (as listed on the official homepage) |
| Who it serves | Seniors seeking independent retirement living; residents own their condominiums and pay monthly fees (per official homepage) |
| Visiting and contact details | For a tour, call (760) 471-0083 (official homepage) |
| Website | https://chateaulakesanmarcos.com/ |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
Where is Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center located?
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center is at 1560 CIRCA DEL LAGO, San Marcos, California 92078.
What care and services does Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center offer?
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center?
Call Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center at (760) 471-0083.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.