Crestview Manor
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Escondido, CA
Crestview Manor
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Escondido, CA
Under administrator Audra Bristol, Crestview Manor is a 38-bed assisted living community in Escondido, California, operated by Crestview Manor Inc. and Bear Lake Holdings LLC. The facility is newly opened in the East Canyon neighborhood of Escondido. It’s licensed in San Diego County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in November 2024. The staffing model encompasses specialized dementia live-in staff and dedicated dementia housekeeping staff, signaling a care focus geared toward residents with cognitive impairment. No admission fee is charged.
As a facility opened less than a year ago, the California Department of Social Services has not yet conducted a routine scheduled inspection. One citation and zero complaints appear on record in May 2026, with no formal inspection score present, pending a fuller inspection history.
For older adults in San Diego County who want assisted living or dementia-focused care in a newly opened, smaller community in Escondido, Crestview Manor suits well.
38-bed community Rank #1220 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1220th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation Rank #1394 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1394th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #2055 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2055th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
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Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 7, 2024
CountySan Diego
License Number371881531
Crestview Manor is legally operated by Crestview Manor Inc & Bear Lake Holdings LLC, and administered by Audra Bristol.
Owner NameCrestview Manor Inc & Bear Lake Holdings LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff
No Admission Fee
Admission CriteriaApplication fee of $50.00 per adult over 18.
Transportation
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.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
1 citation
0 complaints
2 total visits
0 complaint visits
0 official inspections
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for California assisted living residences: B- 81/100
Inspection Scorecard
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 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
9 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (88% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
• Total citations (90% below)
• Citations per year (90% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (88% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
Latest Inspection
May 13, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 5 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 2 | 16 | This facility has 88% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 88% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 100% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2024.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Crestview Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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CA AVG
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Rank
#62 / 1648 | No |
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CA AVG
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#673 / 2087 | 90
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90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1399 | 4 | 5
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5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#588 / 1388 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#144 / 1494 | 51.2% | Krc Escondido, LP And Northstar Senior Living, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Redwood Terrace | AL NH IL MC | Escondido (East Canyon) | 210
Facility
210
CA AVG
104
Rank
#135 / 1648 | No |
1
Facility
1
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2055 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1399 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1388 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#133 / 1494 | 77.6% | - | - |
| Tuscan Hills | AL MC RC | Escondido (East Grove) | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
104
Rank
#824 / 1648 | No |
14
Facility
14
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1908 / 2087 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1394 / 1494 | 0 | Apollo Senior Care LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Crestview Manor | AL HOS | Escondido (East Canyon) | 38
Facility
38
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1220 / 1648 | No |
1
Facility
1
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2055 / 2087 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1394 / 1494 | - | Crestview Manor Inc & Bear Lake Holdings LLC | - |
| Villa Monticello | AL HOS MC RC | Escondido (Jesmond Dene) | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1268 / 1648 | No |
0
Facility
0
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2065 / 2087 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1399 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Crestview Manor is located in ESCONDIDO, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crestview Manor
What neighborhood is Crestview Manor in?
Crestview Manor is in the East Canyon neighborhood of ESCONDIDO.
Who is the owner of Crestview Manor?
Crestview Manor is legally operated by Crestview Manor Inc & Bear Lake Holdings LLC, and administered by Audra Bristol.
Is Crestview Manor in a walkable area?
Crestview Manor has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Crestview Manor?
According to CA state health department records, Crestview Manor's license number is 371881531.
Who is the administrator of Crestview Manor?
Audra Bristol is the administrator of Crestview Manor.
How many beds does Crestview Manor have?
Crestview Manor has 38 beds.
Has Crestview Manor had any citations?
Crestview Manor has had 1 reported citation since 2024 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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