Westmont of Escondido
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Escondido, CA

Westmont of Escondido

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Escondido, CA

Overview of Westmont of Escondido

Beautifully set in Escondido, CA, Westmont of Escondido is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. Designed to encourage independence and overall well-being, the community provides just the right amount of assistance to its residents. Compassionate and specialized care is provided by a specially-trained team to those living with memory loss, ensuring they are able to continue their desired lifestyle despite their condition.

The community’s convenient location offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, making it ideal for a vibrant retirement experience. Residents are also free to participate in the community’s wide array of activities and explore its amenities, including the heated pool, bistro, theater, and therapy services. At Westmont of Escondido, residents have access to various services, programs, and features that make their lives more enjoyable.

Bed community size
200-bed community Rank #152 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
12 years in operation Rank #571 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 571st 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100 Rank #218 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #473 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. 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
169 / 200
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 30, 2013
CountySan Diego
License Number374603399
RCFE Number374603399

Ownership & Operating Entity

Westmont of Escondido is legally operated by Escondido Operations LP and Westmont Living Inc, and administered by Austin Irwin.

Room costs

Private Room $2,395 - $4,950 per month

Staffing

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 7
Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 4
Specialized Dementia Licensed Nurse Hours/Day: 8
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

Admission Fee: $2,800
Licensed Nurse on Staff: Yes

Other On-site Services(Specialized Dementia)

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Operating HoursOpen 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week!

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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.

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

Rank #630 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 630th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 5 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 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (44% above)
• Complaint visits (8% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (60% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Citations per year (60% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
• Complaint investigations (10% below)
Latest Inspection May 5, 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. 410 This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% 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 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.82 This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% 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. 2316 This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1413 This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #991 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 991st 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 910 This facility has 10% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% 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 December 11, 2025, found no health or safety deficiencies following a suicide incident review.
  • The April 9, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated three deficiencies related to record confidentiality, incorrect emergency information, and failure to provide language services.
  • The July 29, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated a mold contamination deficiency in one resident’s shower area, posing a potential health and safety risk.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite

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Building Type: Mid-rise Building

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

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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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IL
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CA AVG 104
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AL
NH
IL
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210
Facility 210
CA AVG 104
Rank #135 / 1648
No
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88
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CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
4
3
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CA AVG 13
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30
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CA AVG 13
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Westmont of Escondido
AL
IL
MC
Escondido (Central Escondido)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 104
Rank #152 / 1648
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1399
5
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1388
12
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CA AVG 13
Rank #571 / 1494
84.5% Escondido Operations LP And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite
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AL
MC
RC
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94
Facility 94
CA AVG 104
Rank #824 / 1648
No
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 57
Rank #1908 / 2087
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0
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CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
1
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CA AVG 13
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HOS
MC
RC
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29
Facility 29
CA AVG 104
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No
0
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CA AVG 57
Rank #2065 / 2087
96
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CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1399
4
0
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CA AVG 13
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69.0% Dy Castelar Investments, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Westmont of 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 Westmont of Escondido

What neighborhood is Westmont of Escondido in?

Westmont of Escondido is in the Central Escondido neighborhood of Escondido.

Who is the owner of Westmont of Escondido?

Westmont of Escondido is legally operated by Escondido Operations LP and Westmont Living Inc, and administered by Austin Irwin.

Is Westmont of Escondido in a walkable area?

Westmont of Escondido has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Westmont of Escondido?

According to CA state health department records, Westmont of Escondido's license number is 374603399.

What is the occupancy rate at Westmont of Escondido?

Westmont of Escondido's occupancy is 85%.

Who is the administrator of Westmont of Escondido?

Austin Irwin is the administrator of Westmont of Escondido.

How many beds does Westmont of Escondido have?

Westmont of Escondido has 200 beds.

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