Safe Harbor Elder Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Residential Care · Escondido, CA

Safe Harbor Elder Care

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Residential Care · Escondido, CA

Overview of Safe Harbor Elder Care

Welcoming seniors and guests warmly, Safe Harbor Elder Care in Lomas Serenas Drive, Escondido, CA, is a distinguished senior living community that provides assisted living. The community doubles its efforts to help seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs, ensuring they receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve. Moreover, a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals is available around the clock to ensure residents’ needs are quickly attended to at any time of the day.

Safe Harbor Elder Care also provides memory care and hospice services for residents to cherish every moment of their best years. With well-balanced dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends for a delightful dining experience. The community promotes a lively, friendly environment where seniors can thrive and gain meaningful experiences.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1317 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1317th out of 1644 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #901 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 901st out of 1497 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #1420 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1420th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 11, 2020
CountySan Diego
License Number374604277

Ownership & Operating Entity

Safe Harbor Elder Care is legally operated by Xenrex Investments, Inc., and administered by Gaurav Rathi.

Room costs

Private Room $5,000 per month

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

english spanish other

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 3
Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 2
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

Admission Fee: $1,000

Other On-site Services(Specialized Dementia)

Religious Services
Beautician
Manicurist
Mobile Physician
Facility Van Or Car Used To Transport Residents

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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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #398 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 398th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% 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. 210 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% 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 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% 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. 1316 This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better
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 #651 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 651st out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
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. 510 This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% 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 March 19, 2026 found no deficiencies and the facility was clean, well maintained, and fully compliant with licensing requirements.
  • A substantiated complaint on November 22, 2024 cited the facility for violating a resident’s personal rights by taking photos and videos without consent.
  • Deficiencies in 2025 involved one staff member working without a required criminal record clearance, resulting in a civil penalty and staff removal during inspections.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Safe Harbor Elder Care

Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Safe Harbor Elder Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Escondido

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

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75.5% A+Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty And North County MgrStudio / 1 Bed
Safe Harbor Elder Care
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Escondido (Felicita)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1317 / 1644
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 57
Rank #1420 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
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4
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
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1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
6
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CA AVG 13
Rank #901 / 1497
100.0% -Xenrex Investments, Inc-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Safe Harbor Elder Care is located in Escondido, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Safe Harbor Elder Care

What neighborhood is Safe Harbor Elder Care in?

Safe Harbor Elder Care is in the Felicita neighborhood of Escondido.

Who is the owner of Safe Harbor Elder Care?

Safe Harbor Elder Care is legally operated by Xenrex Investments, Inc., and administered by Gaurav Rathi.

Is Safe Harbor Elder Care in a walkable area?

Safe Harbor Elder Care has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Safe Harbor Elder Care?

According to CA state health department records, Safe Harbor Elder Care's license number is 374604277.

What is the occupancy rate at Safe Harbor Elder Care?

Safe Harbor Elder Care's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Safe Harbor Elder Care been in business?

Safe Harbor Elder Care has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Safe Harbor Elder Care?

Yes, Safe Harbor Elder Care allows residents to bring their pets.

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