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Best Nursing Homes in Escondido, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 nursing homes in Escondido, CA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Escondido, CA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Escondido, CA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Escondido, CA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Escondido

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

4 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data

Redwood Terrace
NH
AL
Escondido (East Canyon)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #134 / 1657
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #741 / 1537
-8%
4.63
Facility 4.63
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #80 / 354
-10%+10%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #26 / 361
4.3
Facility 4.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #196 / 361
-163-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 57
Rank #2060 / 2092
Humangood Socal
$20.8M
Facility $20.8M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #109 / 355
$10.7M
Facility $10.7M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #83 / 355
51.3%
Facility 51.3%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #159 / 355
555146
Escondido Post Acute Rehab
NH
Escondido (East Mission Avenue)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #210 / 1657
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #213 / 1537
+11%
3.66
Facility 3.66
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #245 / 354
-63%-13%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #214 / 361
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #107 / 361
-174-
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #702 / 2092
1999 B Under The Keh 1999 Family Trust Dated December 8
$24.7M
Facility $24.7M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #68 / 355
$12.1M
Facility $12.1M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #49 / 355
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #214 / 355
56040
Ocean View Post-Acute
NH
Escondido (Felicita Road)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #246 / 1537
+10%
3.49
Facility 3.49
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #296 / 354
-8%-17%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #176 / 361
3.7
Facility 3.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #135 / 361
-110-
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 57
Rank #1628 / 2092
Escondido Post Acute LLC
$11.6M
Facility $11.6M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #222 / 355
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #215 / 355
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #143 / 355
555427
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
NH
MC
Escondido (Downtown)
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 103
Rank #968 / 1657
91.9%
Facility 91.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #269 / 1537
+9%
4.54
Facility 4.54
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #92 / 354
-62%+8%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #241 / 361
4.8
Facility 4.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #232 / 361
-69-
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
Flagstone Healthcare South LLC
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #266 / 355
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #243 / 355
61%
Facility 61%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #97 / 355
55067

Redwood Terrace

710 West 13Th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
Overview of Redwood Terrace
Redwood Terrace is an apartment community located in Canby, Oregon. It offers spacious floor plans with amenities such as in-unit laundry, a fitness center, and a pet-friendly policy. Residents enjoy easy access to local shops, dining, parks, and entertainment.

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Overview of Maple Manor

Continuously operating for 38 years, Maple Manor is a 31-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility owned and operated by the Djukic family at 1744 So. Maple in Escondido, San Diego County, California. The facility has been licensed by the California Department of Public Health since October 1987. Services include physician-directed skilled nursing, subacute care, rehabilitation, memory care with specialized dementia staffing, and 24-hour on-site coverage, with Medicare accepted.

Six years of California inspection data show zero citations across six visits, against a state average of 10, and one complaint logged over the period, 93 percent below California’s average of 13. The composite inspection score is above California’s benchmark of 70. Aligned with the state average frequency, routine inspections have run annually since 2020.

Maple Manor fits residents who seek skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, or memory care in a small, long-established, family-operated setting in Escondido.

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Overview of Crestview Manor

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.

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Overview of Escondido Post Acute Rehab

Escondido Post Acute Rehab is a nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its supportive and welcoming environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and transportation, are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits, ensuring they can recover and return to their routines with ease.

Musical performances, gardening, and outings are just some of the many activities that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and connect with friends comfortably. With its peaceful setting in the quiet residential area of Escondido, near bus stops and shops, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its high standards of care and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Ocean View Post-Acute

Ocean View Post-Acute is a top-notch nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With 24-hour care, therapy, and social services, residents experience a worry-free retirement. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.

Musical performances, stretching exercises, and gardening provide residents with various options for entertainment and encourage them to stay active. State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, accessible hallways, and cozy common areas are also available for residents’ comfort and wellness. Situated near highways, a school, and churches in Escondido, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. Providing exceptional standards of care and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is one of the trusted options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a highly regarded nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and cardiac care. The community ensures older adults are treated well in its compassionate and welcoming setting. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and therapies are also provided to help residents recover and live comfortably. Through a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents receive the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.

Trips to the mall, arts and crafts, and lecture series provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. With state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, lively gathering areas, and spacious outdoors, residents can focus on their wellness and rest comfortably. Situated near health service providers, bus stops, restaurants, and shops in Escondido, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Providing exceptional services and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is one of the finest options for senior living in California.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Escondido, CA

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 nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 6 nursing homes in Escondido, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.