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Gardens at Escondido
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Escondido, CA
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Gardens at Escondido

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Escondido, CA
1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Gardens at Escondido

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Gardens at Escondido sits at 1342 N Escondido Blvd in Escondido, occupying 101 beds across assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Part of the Aura Collection. Operated by Pacifica El Norte LP (Escondido El Norte Mgr LLC), administered by Monica Flores; Julie Walke is the associate. Licensed as residential care for the elderly. Four years in operation, with occupancy at 72% (73 of 101 beds), in line with the California average.

It’s a three-storey building with studio and alcove units. Walk Score 69 (moderately walkable). There is no admission fee.

Respite care and 24-hour staffing are provided. Specialized dementia care is available, with live-in staff and separate housekeeping.

Amenities: pet-friendly homes, rooftop deck, activity rooms, sitting areas, dining, salon, theatre, lounge. Chef-prepared meals. Pets allowed. Financial planning, religious services.

Yes, nine total citations (10% below CA average) and zero serious citations rank the facility #1 in California. But nine moderate citations is 125% above the state average; that’s roughly triple the expected level. Total visits were 25 (56% above CA average), complaint visits 15 (15% above), and complaint investigations 12 (20% above). The facility faced sustained regulatory attention.

The reason becomes clear in the March 2025 findings. Complaint investigations substantiated deficiencies for failure to provide toilet paper to two residents, medication errors for one resident, unsafe chemical storage, and staffing shortages causing long resident wait times.

These are not administrative violations or minor gaps; these are failures at the level of basic care provision and resident safety. The facility was understaffed enough that residents couldn’t access basic hygiene supplies and experienced dangerous wait times. Medication errors suggest care coordination failures. Chemical storage was unsafe enough to be cited.

A March 2025 complaint added another layer: failure to provide transportation services as promised, with the facility imposing a transportation policy that contradicted the admission agreement. That’s a financial and service consistency failure.

Then in February 2026, the facility passed inspection with full compliance and no deficiencies in physical plant, medication management, food service, care, or records.

Gardens at Escondido documents a severe operational failure in March 2025 involving basic care deprivation, medication errors, unsafe conditions, and staffing inadequacy, followed by rapid correction to compliance status in February 2026. The question is whether this represents genuine systemic remediation or temporary improvement while under scrutiny. The gap between “residents couldn’t access toilet paper” and “full compliance” in eleven months is substantial.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
73
Bed community size
101-bed community Rank #694 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 694th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
4 years in operation Rank #1129 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1129th out of 1,507 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 69 / 100 Rank #767 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 767th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #871 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 871st out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
73 / 101
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 28, 2023
CountySan Diego
License Number374604545
RCFE Number374604545

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gardens at Escondido is legally operated by Pacifica El Norte LP and Escondido El Norte Mgr. LLC., and administered by Monica Flores.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

No Admission Fee

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Activities
Dining
Salon
Movie Theater
Lounge
Rooftop Deck
Activities
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities, Brochure
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 00:00-23:59

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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 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.

Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (90% below)

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. 912 This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 25% 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. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 94 This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.44 This facility has 90% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 90% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2516 This facility has had 56% more total inspections than the California average (25 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 56% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1513 This facility has had 15% more complaint visits than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more Rank #1020 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1020th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1210 This facility has had 20% more complaint investigations than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Gardens at Escondido's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.16 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cypress Court
AL
IL
Escondido (Central Escondido)
293
Facility 293
CA AVG 103
Rank #62 / 1,645
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 58
Rank #673 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #128 / 1,507
51.2%
Facility 51.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,298 / 1,452
-Krc Escondido, LP And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Redwood Terrace
AL
RESC
Escondido (Central Escondido)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #134 / 1,645
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #725 / 1,452
-Humangood And Humangood Socal1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Escondido
AL
IL
MC
Escondido (Central Escondido)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1,645
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 58
Rank #218 / 2,057
23
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #478 / 1,452
-Escondido Operations LP And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite
Escondido Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Escondido (Midway)
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 103
Rank #405 / 1,645
Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 58
Rank #337 / 2,057
25
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #794 / 1,452
A+Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty And North County MgrStudio / 1 Bed
Gardens at Escondido
AL
IL
MC
RC
Escondido (North Broadway)
101
Facility 101
CA AVG 103
Rank #694 / 1,645
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
25
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #871 / 1,452
A+Pacifica El Norte LP And Escondido El Norte Mgr. LLCStudio / Alcove
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Gardens at Escondido is located in Escondido, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens at Escondido

What neighborhood is Gardens at Escondido in?

Gardens at Escondido is in the North Broadway neighborhood of Escondido.

Who is the owner of Gardens at Escondido?

Gardens at Escondido is legally operated by Pacifica El Norte LP and Escondido El Norte Mgr. LLC., and administered by Monica Flores.

Is Gardens at Escondido in a walkable area?

Gardens at Escondido has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Gardens at Escondido?

According to CA state health department records, Gardens at Escondido's license number is 374604545.

What is the occupancy rate at Gardens at Escondido?

Gardens at Escondido's occupancy is 72%.

How long has Gardens at Escondido been in business?

Gardens at Escondido has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Gardens at Escondido?

Yes, Gardens at Escondido allows residents to bring their pets.

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