27,425 people 65 and older live in Oceanside (Census, ACS 2019-2023). Here is every Medicare-rated and State-licensed care option in town, from the government's own data, rebuilt every morning.
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Oceanside by the numbers: what's here, and what's thin
Of the 27,400 people 65 and older in Oceanside's ZIP codes, 25% live alone (North County: 21%), 9% live below the poverty line (8%) and 35% have a disability (28%). Here is what's in town for them, per 1,000 of the people who need each thing, against the rate across North County.
| What | In town | Oceanside rate | North County rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living beds per 1,000 people 75+ | 1,653 | 140.5 | 164.8 | about even |
| Nursing home beds per 1,000 people 85+ | 93 | 26.9 | 133.0 | thin (20% of the rate) |
| Adult day centers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | thin (37% of the rate) |
| In-home care agency offices per 1,000 65+ living alone | 11 | 1.6 | 2.2 | a bit under (72%) |
| Primary care doctors who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 108 | 3.9 | 5.6 | a bit under (71%) |
| Specialists who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 228 | 8.3 | 10.2 | about even |
| Therapists and psychiatrists in Medicare per 1,000 people 65+ | 76 | 2.8 | 4.2 | a bit under (66%) |
| Medicare equipment suppliers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 21 | 2.2 | 2.4 | about even |
| Low-cost clinic sites per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 21 | 8.9 | 8.1 | about even |
| Dental offices that take Medi-Cal per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 23 | 9.7 | 12.5 | a bit under (78%) |
| HUD senior apartment units per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 364 | 154.0 | 66.6 | more than most (2.3x) |
| Dialysis stations per 1,000 people 65+ | 72 | 2.6 | 1.2 | more than most (2.1x) |
Where it's thin, here's what covers it:
- Nursing home beds: When a hospital discharge is coming, PJ makes the bed calls and checks the Medicare stars.
- Adult day centers: Fewer places to go during the day. The Parent Check-In Plan: PJ checks in, $25 a month.
Census ACS 2019-2023 by ZIP (tables B01001, B11007, B17001, B18101); supply from CMS, the State's Community Care Licensing, DHCS, HRSA and HUD, the same data as the pages linked above. The North County rate pools the towns each dataset covers. Rebuilt every morning.
Nursing homes in Oceanside (2)
| Nursing home | Medicare stars | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| La Paloma Healthcare Center 3232 Thunder Drive · (760) 724-2193 | ★★★★★ | 93 |
| Pacific Villas Post Acute 3220 Thunder Drive · (530) 222-2273 | not rated | - |
CMS Care Compare. All nursing homes near Solana Beach, rated, and what the inspectors found at each.
Assisted living in Oceanside (43)
| Community | Beds |
|---|---|
| Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey, The 4000 Mission Ave · (520) 797-4000 | 294 |
| Fairwinds - Ivey Ranch 4490 Mesa Dr · (760) 439-8090 | 200 |
| Brookdale Oceanside 3524 Lake Blvd · (760) 945-1811 | 186 |
| Everest At Oceanside 3500 Lake Blvd. · (760) 414-9411 | 175 |
| Oceanside Senior Living 5508 Avenida Pacifica Way · (760) 978-6602 | 165 |
| Sunrise Of Oceanside 4845 Mesa Dr · (408) 962-2982 | 136 |
| Ocean Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care 4500 Cannon Rd · (760) 295-8515 | 123 |
| Aegis Assisted Living At Shadowridge 1440 South Melrose Drive · (760) 806-3600 | 95 |
| Heritage Hills 2108 El Camino Real · (760) 206-7930 | 78 |
Plus 34 small licensed homes for 6 or fewer residents. Every one, with State inspection reports: the North County assisted living finder (pick Oceanside).
Hospice that serves Oceanside (47)
Hospice comes to the house, so it's who serves Oceanside that counts, not where the office is. 47 hospices based in San Diego County list Oceanside ZIP codes with Medicare; the best-rated by families:
- Together Hospice Care LLC: ★★★★★ from families, 98% would definitely recommend · (760) 743-3055
- Hospice of the North Coast: ★★★★☆ from families, 90% would definitely recommend · (760) 431-4100
- Lightbridge Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 89% would definitely recommend · (858) 458-2992
- Silverado Hospice San Diego: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend
- Radiant Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend · (619) 550-3570
- Sharp HospiceCare: ★★★☆☆ from families, 88% would definitely recommend · (619) 667-1900
- Apreva Hospice: ★★★☆☆ from families, 87% would definitely recommend · (619) 450-4414
- Mission Hospice Services of San Diego LLC: ★★★☆☆ from families, 83% would definitely recommend · (855) 848-5433
CMS Care Compare, CAHPS Hospice Survey. Medicare Part A pays for hospice care. Every one, with the Care Index and a town filter.
Adult day care in Oceanside (2)
A safe, social day for a parent and a break for the caregiver. Medi-Cal's CBAS benefit pays for adult day health care for people who qualify.
- Lol - Life Of Liberty, LLC: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 433-5411
- Oceanside Ivey Ranch Park Association: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 722-4839
CDPH and CDSS licensing data. Every licensed option in the county, and how Medi-Cal pays.
In-home care agencies in Oceanside (11)
- 1Heart Caregiver Services · (805) 701-0556
- A Care Beyond Measure · (800) 486-4431
- Aging Services, Inc. Dba Assisting Hands Of Carlsb · (760) 444-0343
- F&J Ehlers Enterprises,Inc. Dba Amada Senior Care · (760) 828-4150
- Interim Healthcare Of Oceanside · (760) 636-8903
- Mana Home Care, LLC · (760) 455-8409
- Mini's Home Care · (760) 519-8078
- My Parents Home LLC · (949) 532-7879
- Qualicare Family Homecare · (760) 936-4000
- Superior Home Care Services, Inc. · (714) 855-8728
- Visiting Angels · (760) 650-0007
Licensed by the State (CDSS). Every North County agency, and what to ask before you hire.
Doctors who take Medicare in Oceanside
94 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare have offices in Oceanside, including geriatrician Dr. Jacob Flores. The full list, with who accepts assignment and telehealth (pick your town).
HUD senior apartments in Oceanside
- Mar Vista Eldorado: 72 assisted units, average tenant rent $426
- Eldorado: 83 assisted units, average tenant rent $421
- Silvercrest- Oceanside: 68 assisted units, average tenant rent $453
- Lil Jackson Senior Community: 79 assisted units, average tenant rent $506
The senior center
Oceanside: Country Club Senior Center and El Corazon Senior Center, 455 Country Club Ln and 3480 Village Commercial Dr, Oceanside, 760-435-5250. Two senior centers, plus Go Oceanside rides for residents 65+ (760-435-5155).
PJ can make the calls: openings, prices, inspection reports and the paperwork, so you spend your time on the visits. He doesn't take referral fees from any provider. Plans start as low as $25. Text PJ.
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Questions people ask
How many assisted living facilities are in Oceanside?
43 licensed by the State of California, 34 of them small homes for 6 or fewer residents (Community Care Licensing, 2026-09-30).
What are the best-rated nursing homes in Oceanside?
Medicare's 5-star overall ratings in Oceanside: La Paloma Healthcare Center.
How do I find a doctor who takes Medicare in Oceanside?
CMS lists 94 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare with offices in Oceanside. Call to ask if they're taking new patients.
What senior services is Oceanside short on?
By the government's own counts per 1,000 people who need them, Oceanside is thin on nursing home beds, adult day centers compared with the rest of North County San Diego. 25% of people 65 and older there live alone (Census).
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