Carlsbad, CA has 25 licensed assisted living providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $7,103/mo. That's roughly in line with the California state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Carlsbad
$7,103/mo
Typical range $7,031 – $7,485
● Carlsbad $7,103 ○ National median $6,528
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Carlsbad figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for assisted living in Carlsbad versus California and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $7,739 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Carlsbad's implied rate of about $41 an hour:
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Nearby: Lake San Marcos $6,961 · Vista $7,103 · Encinitas $7,103 · San Marcos $7,103 · Oceanside $7,103
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A note on counting: we show 25 licensed assisted living providers listed for Carlsbad proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Carlsbad has an estimated population of 114,373. About 21,458 residents (19%) are age 65 or older. Carlsbad is located in San Diego County, California. The median household income is $142,748. Our directory currently lists 25 licensed assisted living providers in Carlsbad. Estimated median cost in Carlsbad is $7,103 per month, compared with $7,000 per month statewide in California.
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We currently list 25 licensed assisted living providers in Carlsbad, CA.
Carlsbad's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the California state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Carlsbad, CA costs $7,103/month (median).