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Silvergate San Marcos

1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 4.396 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Silvergate San Marcos

For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located near the beautiful Lake San Marcos, our community is conveniently near popular restaurants, shopping centers, and theaters. Silvergate is locally owned and operated by AmeriCare Health and Retirement Inc. and has…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,195/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 6, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,495/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 6, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,495/month

Care fees not included

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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$8,495/month

Care fees not included

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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,195/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 6, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,495/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 6, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,495/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 6, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$9,995/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 6, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$4,195 currently · +$200 since Aug 7, 2026
$4,195$3,995Aug 7, 2026Oct 6, 2026

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Recent changes

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  1. October 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM PDT

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    Published price updated

    1 Bedroom published price changed from $5,195 to $5,495.

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    1 Bedroom published price changed from $5,195 to $5,495.

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    Published price updated

    2 Bedrooms published price changed from $6,195 to $6,495.

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    Published price updated

    2 Bedrooms published price changed from $6,195 to $6,495.

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    Published price updated

    Studio published price changed from $3,995 to $4,195.

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    Published price updated

    Studio published price changed from $3,995 to $4,195.

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    Published price updated

    Semi-Private published price changed from $7,995 to $8,495.

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Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 96 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Rooms are renovated and maximize space. Food tasted great and had a variety that appealed to my mom. David, our tour provider, gave us a lot of his time, we didn’t feel rushed. We felt he really cared.

Lori PerezSeptember 4, 2026Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

I would rate all categories a 5. I was really happy with Silvergate. My husband was only there 3 1/2 months before he passed but I had only good experiences with them. He had a shared room so while it was expensive, it wasn't as bad as other places

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 2, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I toured Silvergate San Marcos. It was good, and it was a thorough and nice place. Dave was very light and cool. The rooms were nice and clean, and their dining area was good.

RussellJune 12, 2025Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos

We toured a place in Carlsbad that was much more expensive but looked more institutionalized. Silvergate is much more homey, broken down into neighborhoods. Also, staff ratios were much better. I visit very frequently and have become familiar with staff. I am happy that my husband looks well-kept and shaven, too.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 19, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Our family's experience

I have nothing to compare this to. First time (and hopefully last) I have used a memory care facility for a loved one. My biggest "like" are the people. The staff is very kind and keeps us informed. The lead nurse upstairs in my mother's area is incredibly helpful and kind. My biggest "dislike" is the patients not being engaged all the time. I know it is hard, time consuming and if they don't want to do something you can't make them, but I wish my mother was taken out more often. Hard with memory care patients but …

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 21, 2024Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos review

Experience was great. [name removed] ended up moving to Silvergate. Unfortunately, his health got worse as he lived there and he passed away last June. The reason for the 4 for quality- [name removed] had rechargeable hearing aids which they would not allow him to charge in his room. The medication tech was supposed to give them to him first thing in the morning with his medication, but they would forget sometimes, or they would give them to him uncharged. I had to test them to determine they were not charged, and …

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
SheriJuly 16, 2024Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Kosher
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Guest Meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Pureed Meals
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Filipino

Activities & engagement

  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Walking Club
  • Tai Chi
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Dances
  • Stretching Classes
  • Wine Tasting
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Happy Hour
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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