Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community in Escondido, CA

Overview of Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community

With 104 private rooms, Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community is a residential care community in Escondido, California, serving older adults living with memory loss and cognitive changes. Operating for five years under the ownership of Silverado Senior Living Management and the leadership of Michael Zuletta, the community currently supports 73 residents. This reflects a 70% occupancy rate.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 52, offering moderate walkability. This suggests that some nearby services and amenities can be reached on foot, while others still require a short drive.

State inspections have consistently found the community in compliance with regulations related to food storage, medication security, fire safety, and operational practices. Moreover, complaint investigations have not substantiated resident care concerns, and any issues identified during previous inspections were addressed through corrective action plans.

Facility Direct Line (760) 737-7900

104-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 52 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

73 / 104

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceMarch 3, 2021

CountySan Diego

Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Escondido LLC and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgt Inc, and administered by Michael Zuletta.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 1 citation 11 total visits 3 complaint visits 5 official inspections 2 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

13 points above the California average for assisted living residences (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 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	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 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st 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) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	1	4	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 Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	11	16	This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #442 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	3	7	This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

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

The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 found the facility fully compliant with no deficiencies, including safe food storage, secured medications, and proper fire safety equipment.
A single deficiency for missing infection control training was cited on April 13, 2023, but no other deficiencies appeared in subsequent inspections through 2026.
Two complaint investigations in 2023 and 2024 were unsubstantiated after thorough review of staff actions and resident conditions.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

2.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.79 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.


Cypress Court	AL IL	Escondido (Central Escondido)	293 Facility 293 CA AVG 104 Rank #62 / 1644	No	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 57 Rank #673 / 2087	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 81 Rank #398 / 1400	4	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #589 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	30 Facility 30 CA AVG 13 Rank #133 / 1497	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 / 1644	Yes	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 57 Rank #2055 / 2087	88 Facility 88 CA AVG 81 Rank #513 / 1400	4	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #442 / 1386	-	30 Facility 30 CA AVG 13 Rank #133 / 1497	77.6%	-	-	-
Westmont of Escondido	AL IL MC	Escondido (Central Escondido)	200 Facility 200 CA AVG 104 Rank #152 / 1644	Yes	88 Facility 88 CA AVG 57 Rank #218 / 2087	86 Facility 86 CA AVG 81 Rank #631 / 1400	5	14 Facility 14 CA AVG 13 Rank #991 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	12 Facility 12 CA AVG 13 Rank #575 / 1497	84.5%	-	Escondido Operations LP And Westmont Living Inc	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite
Escondido Senior Living	AL IL MC RC	Escondido (Midway)	143 Facility 143 CA AVG 104 Rank #406 / 1644	Yes	83 Facility 83 CA AVG 57 Rank #337 / 2087	76 Facility 76 CA AVG 81 Rank #946 / 1400	4	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 13 Rank #1055 / 1386	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1159	12 Facility 12 CA AVG 13 Rank #575 / 1497	75.5%	A+	Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty And North County Mgr	Studio / 1 Bed
Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community	AL MC	Escondido (Central Escondido)	104 Facility 104 CA AVG 104 Rank #683 / 1644	Yes	52 Facility 52 CA AVG 57 Rank #1303 / 2087	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #185 / 1400	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #442 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #996 / 1497	70.2%	-	Silverado Escondido LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgt Inc	Private Rooms

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community in?

Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community is in the Central Escondido neighborhood of Escondido.

Who is the owner of Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community?

Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Escondido LLC and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgt Inc, and administered by Michael Zuletta.

Is Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community in a walkable area?

Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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

Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community's occupancy is 70%.

How long has Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community been in business?

Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community?

Yes, Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community?

Michael Zuletta is the administrator of Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community.

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