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San Marcos · 0.1 mi from Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center · Assisted living
Clear Rating 94 · Excellent4.7 (140) Google
State record not on Clear yet
Price on requestNot published
Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center
1560 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078 ·
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Monthly cost$4,900/moStarting price+ care fees, ask
Clear Rating96/ 100ExcellentHigh confidence
Safety, 5 years0Type A citationsNone in five years4 state visits
Size15residentsMid-size communityLicensed since 1989
Care fit Where this comes from“On record” means it appears in state records. “Listed by them” comes from their website. “Not on record” means there’s no record either way, so ask. Care needs come from the senior you added.
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Rooms, prices and how families pay
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Room types and prices
3 room types · $4,900–$5,200 a monthThe Chalet · Assisted Living$4,900/ month
- Rent, meals and housekeeping
- $4,900
- Care fees, by level of help
- One-time fees
- none published
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What’s included, and common cost questions
- What does the monthly price include? Usually rent, three meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is often priced separately by level of help.
- Do prices go up? Most communities raise prices once a year. Ask how much the last increase was and how much notice they give.
- Can Medi-Cal pay? Some assisted living communities take the Assisted Living Waiver. Ask Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center whether they do and if there’s a waiting list.
These are prices Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center published, seen 12 Jul 2026. They aren’t quotes.
Rating & safety How to read thisThese are the state’s own categories. Type A: problems that, if not corrected, put residents’ health, safety or rights at direct and immediate risk. Type B: problems that could become a risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care. Both must be corrected. Complaints the state didn’t confirm are shown but never counted against the community.
Our score, and what state inspectors found
Checked 4 Nov 2026
Our scoreHigh confidence
96/ 100Excellent
Excellent means 93–100 on our 0–100 scale.
- Safety record 53%100
- Inspection quality 35%92
- What families say 12%91
How this score is worked out
We combine the state safety record (53%), how routine inspections went (35%) and what families say (12%). Payment never changes a score. Full method on the Clear Rating page.
The state record, last 5 years
0Type AType AThe state’s most serious category: problems that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of residents.most serious category
0Type BType BThe state’s less serious category: problems that could become an immediate risk without correction, or record-keeping problems that affect care.less serious category
0 of 0Complaintsconfirmed by the state
No Type A citations in five years, from 4 state visits.
Type A and B are the state’s categories for what inspectors found at the time.
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Daily life Where this comes fromFrom the community’s own website. Not checked by the state.
From the community’s own website
- DiningGourmet Dining
- ActivitiesOffers a variety of life enrichment activities, onsite events, classes, lectures, and individualized activity programs.
- TransportTransportation to and from activities and doctors appointments. Limited transportation services may be available during COVID-19 protocols.
Location
Where it is, and how far it is from home
1560 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078From the state license record.Get directions
Reviews
What families say. Separate from the state’s safety record.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
5.0★★★★★
8 Google reviews · as of 4 Nov 2026
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- ★★★★★
I highly recommend Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos. Because my mother had previously lived at the Chateau when a relative needed care, due to severe medical issues, we knew this was the needed right place at the right time. I had searched other care facilities when we needed to move out of a skilled nursing facility in Escondido. Not only was the care excellent Renee and her staff are…
Jun 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
About a year ago while living at the Chateau and in our unit my wife fell and broke her femur bone in her hip requiring an operation. We selected a Medicare facility which had a capacity of 75 beds. Every day I had to go up and down both halls either looking for a nurse, a caregiver or some time a doctor. Obviously, it was understaffed. After being there 20 days, I moved her to Assisted Living…
Apr 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
My mother has been living in the assisted living area for over a year now. She is happy and comfortable in her private room. She is well cared for and has her needs met. The fees are inclusive of medication administration, laundry, food, assistance with self care, tv, and internet. I am able to speak to staff or leadership easily or communicate via email. It's very reassuring to know she is safe…
Apr 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
My parents, aged 96 and 98, have been living for the past two years at Catered Living at Chateau Lake San Marcos. They have been very satisfied with the level of care and personal attention provided to their growing needs. The pleasant surroundings are kept extremely clean; all medications are managed/dispensed in an efficient manner; and communication between families and the director are very…
Apr 2026 · Google - ★★★★★
I have lived here just over a year and have been very happy. Lots of activities but because of my health have not been able to participate in as many as I'd like. The staff is always friendly & helpful. The food as anywhere is a matter of taste & is sometimes excellent but always very good. I'd recommend the Chateau to anyone.
Apr 2026 · Google
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License
From the state license record
- License #
- 372004591
- Type
- Residential care for the elderly (RCFE)
- Capacity
- 15 residents
- Since
- 1989
- Licensee
- Chateau Lake San Marcos Homeowners Association
- County
- San Diego