Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Respite Care · Encinitas, CA

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Respite Care · Encinitas, CA

Overview of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

With its commitment to caring for individuals with dementia, Silverado Encinitas is a venerable memory care community settling in Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA, that provides memory care, respite care, and its world-class brain health program, Nexus. With seniors’ comfort and security in mind, the community features meticulously designed and pet-friendly residences. A team of compassionate and highly skilled dementia care professionals tends to seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Empowering seniors to thrive and reach their full potential, the community conducts a wide range of nurturing activities and fun social events. Anticipate meal times with balanced menus prepared to cater to seniors’ nutritional needs and preferences. Silverado Encinitas strives to be a haven for seniors to spend retirement with its warm nature and enchanting surroundings.

Bed community size
122-bed community Rank #550 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 550th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #988 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 988th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #1584 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1584th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
64%
Rank #1138 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1138th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
78 / 122
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 3, 2021
CountySan Diego

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Encinitas Llc and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt Inc, and administered by Sabrina Pegross.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #513 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 513th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (6% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Latest Inspection May 12, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.62 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1716 This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 6% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 613 This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 54% better Rank #654 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 654th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 77 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 610 This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on January 2, 2026, substantiated one deficiency for unauthorized restraint use, which was corrected by staff suspension, termination, and immediate training.
  • The facility had a substantiated complaint in October 2023 for employing staff without proper criminal background clearance, posing a safety risk to residents.
  • Prior complaints from July 2023 and earlier involved substantiated personal rights violations and unsubstantiated abuse or medication mismanagement allegations, showing mixed compliance over time.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Places of interest near Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Encinitas's city center to Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.02 miles to nearest hospital (Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Who is the owner of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community?

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Encinitas Llc and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt Inc, and administered by Sabrina Pegross.

Is Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community in a walkable area?

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community?

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community's occupancy is 64%.

Who is the administrator of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community?

Sabrina Pegross is the administrator of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community.

How many beds does Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community have?

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community has 122 beds.

Has Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community had any recent citations?

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community has had 3 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.

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