
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.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| 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% | - | - | - |
| 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 | 12 | 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 |
| 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 | 12 | 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 | 24 | 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 | 10 | 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 |
| Villa Monticello | AL HOS MC RC | Escondido (Jesmond Dene) | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1265 / 1644 | No |
0
Facility
0
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2065 / 2087 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1400 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#615 / 1497 | 69.0% | - | Dy Castelar Investments, LLC | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Gardens at Escondido | AL IL MC RC | Escondido (North Broadway) | 101
Facility
101
CA AVG
104
Rank
#694 / 1644 | Yes |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#767 / 2087 | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
81
Rank
#853 / 1400 | 17 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1019 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 72.3% | A+ | Pacifica El Norte LP And Escondido El Norte Mgr. LLC | Studio / Alcove |
| Villa Bernardo | AL MC RC | Escondido (Felicita) | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1308 / 1644 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1948 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1159 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1219 / 1497 | 100.0% | A+ | Villa Bernardo Opco LLC | 1 Bed |
| Felicita Vida | AL MC | Escondido (Felicita) | 123
Facility
123
CA AVG
104
Rank
#544 / 1644 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1881 / 2087 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1397 / 1497 | 65.9% | - | 930 Monticello Dr Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Las Villas del Norte | AL IL MC RC | Escondido (Central Escondido) | 198
Facility
198
CA AVG
104
Rank
#172 / 1644 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#597 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1400 | 35 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1252 / 1386 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
3
Rank
#951 / 1159 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#901 / 1497 | 91.4% | - | Escondido Sh LLC And Integral Senior Lvg Mgmt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / Suite |
| Redwood Terrace | AL RESC | Escondido (Central Escondido) | 210
Facility
210
CA AVG
104
Rank
#135 / 1644 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#767 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1400 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 77.6% | - | Humangood And Humangood Socal | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Escondido | AL MC | Escondido (Felicita) | 123
Facility
123
CA AVG
104
Rank
#544 / 1644 | No |
17
Facility
17
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1881 / 2087 | - | 1 | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1397 / 1497 | 71.5% | - | 930 Monticello Dr Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Tuscan Hills | AL MC RC | Escondido (East Grove) | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
104
Rank
#822 / 1644 | No |
14
Facility
14
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1908 / 2087 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1397 / 1497 | 0 | - | Apollo Senior Care LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of Escondido Hills | AL MC | Escondido (East Canyon) | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
104
Rank
#288 / 1644 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1806 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 84.4% | - | Oakmont Sr. Lvmg. Of Escondido Opco And Oakmont Mgmt | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Crestview Manor | AL HOS | Escondido (East Canyon) | 38
Facility
38
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1217 / 1644 | No |
1
Facility
1
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2055 / 2087 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1386 | - | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1397 / 1497 | - | - | Crestview Manor Inc & Bear Lake Holdings LLC | - |
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.
Conveniently settled in Escondido, CA, Felicita Vida is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short term care. The community features a wide range of floor plans, including spacious studios, companion suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A compassionate team goes the extra mile to make residents feel safe and comfortable through attentive service and friendly approach to care.
Designed with resident enjoyment in mind, the community features an array of activities and amenities, inspired by residents’ unique interests, passions, and requirements. Beautiful outdoor spaces with walking paths, provides a relaxing space for refreshing strolls. Residents are saved from the hassle of cooking or cleaning with a culinary team that carefully prepares nutritious meals daily, based on residents’ tastes and nutritional needs.
Spend your golden years like a lifetime vacation with the exceptional senior living community of Las Villas Del Norte set in the stunning Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA, that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring a wide selection of meticulously designed and sophisticated floor plans including private and shared suites, studios, and one-bedroom apartments, the community promises comfort and security like no other.
Experience the warm and welcoming environment of the community and maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle through engaging activities. Dining is an experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Las Villas Del Norte is a good place for seniors to live their best years with its quaint campus surrounded by tranquil spaces and a friendly neighborhood.
Under administrator Leif Cameron, Redwood Terrace is a 210-bed continuing care retirement community at 710 W 13th Avenue in Escondido, California. Operated by non-profit HumanGood and licensed since 1997, the facility offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and respite care to San Diego County residents.
The inspection record is among the strongest in California. Since 2021, Redwood Terrace logged zero citations, against a California average of 10, with three complaint visits and two complaint investigations, compared to state averages of 13 and 10, respectively. Health inspection and staffing sub-ratings both run significantly above California’s average; quality measures fall below it. The latest inspection was October 2024. Nurse hours run 4h 38m per resident day, 6 percent above California average, placing the facility 80th out of 346 California SNFs on this measure. Occupancy sits at 78 percent, above the 72.8 percent state average.
A Specialized Dementia Program with live-in staff serves memory support residents. The campus has a patio, gardens, and walking paths.
With a 45-day average stay duration, Redwood Terrace’s census leans toward short-term post-acute care, though its full care continuum suits residents planning to age in place across care levels in Escondido.
Live the retirement you have always dreamed of with the luxurious senior living community of Ivy Park at Escondido set in the charming neighborhood of Monticello Drive, Escondido, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features an exclusive memory care neighborhood, Evergreen at Ivy, to ensure adults with Alzheimer’s and related dementia enhance their cognition while living within its premises. Keep peace of mind with top-tier care and assistance from a dedicated and highly trained team available 24/7.
Discover new interests and relive old hobbies with a well-thought-of calendar of engaging activities and enriching events. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with flexible dining options served to satisfy cravings and nutritional requirements. Ivy Park at Escondido strives to create a safe place for seniors to enjoy the lifestyle they prefer.
Tuscan Hills is a trusted assisted living community in Escondido, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. With its compassionate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can ease their worries during their stay. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, with exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and weekly housekeeping. The community also works closely with residents to understand their needs and habits, providing individualized care plans.
Music programs, light exercises, and various activities ensure residents can live actively and make friends. An outdoor dining area, a movie theater, and spacious courtyards are among the many amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Surrounded by trees, public transportation, and other local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.
Peacefully located in San Diego, CA, Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV provides an idyllic setting for residential care, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy personalized care and focused attention in their bright and spacious accommodations. By receiving compassionate assistance with their daily activities or in managing their memory conditions, residents can focus on doing the things they love to do.
The community fosters fun and leisure with a wide array of exciting activities and events to engage in. Healthy and delicious meals are served daily to make sure residents maintain a healthy and properly nourished body. At Sapphire Pacific Residential Care II, residents enjoy a relaxing retirement experience with no chores and responsibilities to worry about.
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care IV is a serene residential care community in San Diego, CA designed for assisted living and memory care services. The community makes sure residents are well-cared for with kind and reliable caregivers available to support them with their everyday routines. From personal care to medication management and daily supervision, residents here are guaranteed to receive all the care and support they need to thrive while maintaining their independence.
The community enriches residents’ lives with an array of social and recreational activities to enjoy. Those living with memory conditions enjoy specialized activities and training tailored to slow down the progression of their condition. Here, residents receive all the care and support they need to spend their golden years comfortably.
Oakmont of Escondido Hills, a luxury senior living community, is nestled in the scenic beauty of Escondido. The community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support, offering a range of senior living options including assisted living and memory care services. With luxurious amenities, beautifully designed living spaces, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Oakmont of Escondido Hills is the perfect place for residents to enjoy retirement living at its finest.
The compassionate team at Oakmont of Escondido Hills is available 24/7 to cater to the unique needs of each resident, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Residents can experience the joy of vibrant living and discover the exceptional lifestyle that awaits them, where luxury and care go hand in hand.
Residents can take a dip in the heated swimming pool, stroll through the garden’s twisting paths, enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard, and relax in the shade of fruit trees while attending the numerous outdoor events. Oakmont of Escondido Hills offers a perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and personalized care in a breathtaking setting that embodies the essence of retirement living.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Escondido, CA
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?
Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?
Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?
California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 22 assisted living facilities in Escondido, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Escondido, CA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Escondido, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Escondido, CA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.


















