Vista Del Lago Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Escondido, CA
Vista Del Lago Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Escondido, CA
Overview of Vista Del Lago Memory Care
Under Marie Hill’s administration, Vista Del Lago Memory Care is a 96-bed memory care community operated by Del Dios Care, LLC and Bayshire, LLC. Operating for five years, it offers a residential setting for people living with memory loss and cognitive decline.
The facility’s care model centers on 24-hour staffing and respite care services for family caregivers. Daily life is structured around regular social, educational, religious, and recreational activities aiming to bolster engagement and well-being. Residents gather for meals served restaurant-style thrice daily, and the community provides amenities like a salon, Wi-Fi access, housekeeping, and linen service to support comfort and daily living. The neighborhood scores 50 for walkability, meaning some nearby errands can be walkable, while most trips require driving. Such a setting works well for visiting families wanting a quieter residential ambiance.
For people considering memory care placement, visiting Vista Del Lago will give the best sense of the daily rhythm, room options, and how community activities and services fit a dearest one’s needs.
96-bed community Rank #799 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 799th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
5 years in operation Rank #1017 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1017th out of 1,505 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 50 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 9, 2020
CountySan Diego
License Number374604274
Vista Del Lago Memory Care is legally operated by Del Dios Care, LLC and Bayshire, LLC, and administered by Marie Hill.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Salon
Dining
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
ActivitiesResidents can participate in social, educational, religious, and recreational activities
Specific ProgramsBeauty Salon, Sample Menu
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
11 citations
45 total visits
27 complaint visits
5 official inspections
Inspection Score
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.
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.
10 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1099 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1099th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 10 points below 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (10% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Total citations (10% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 45 | 16 | This facility has had 181% more total inspections than the California average (45 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 181% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 27 | 13 | This facility has had 108% more complaint visits than the California average (27 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 108% more Rank #1224 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1224th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 13 | 7 | This facility has had 86% more other visits than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 86% more |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Vista Del Lago Memory Care
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1.6 miles from city center
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Redwood Terrace | MC NH AL IL | Escondido (East Canyon) | 210
Facility
210
CA AVG
103
Rank
#134 / 1,645 | Yes | - | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#562 / 1,474 | 10 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#128 / 1,505 | 77.6% | - | - | - |
| Westmont of Escondido | MC AL IL | Escondido (Central Escondido) | 200
Facility
200
CA AVG
103
Rank
#151 / 1,645 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
59
Rank
#218 / 2,057 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1,474 | 23 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#992 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#604 / 1,505 | 84.5% | - | Escondido Operations LP And Westmont Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private Suite |
| Escondido Senior Living | MC AL IL RC | Escondido (Midway) | 143
Facility
143
CA AVG
103
Rank
#405 / 1,645 | Yes |
83
Facility
83
CA AVG
59
Rank
#337 / 2,057 | 76
Facility
76
CA AVG
81
Rank
#937 / 1,474 | 25 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,056 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#565 / 1,505 | 75.5% | A+ | Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty And North County Mgr | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Vista Del Lago Memory Care | MC RC | Diablo Escondido | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
103
Rank
#799 / 1,645 | No | 50 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1,099 / 1,474 | 45 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,224 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,017 / 1,505 | - | - | Del Dios Care, LLC And Bayshire, LLC | - |
| Villa Bernardo | MC AL RC | Escondido (Felicita) | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,309 / 1,645 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,950 / 2,057 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1,474 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#898 / 1,433 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,236 / 1,505 | 100.0% | A+ | Villa Bernardo Opco LLC | 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California
Vista Del Lago Memory Care is located in Diablo Escondido, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Del Lago Memory Care
Who is the owner of Vista Del Lago Memory Care?
Vista Del Lago Memory Care is legally operated by Del Dios Care, LLC and Bayshire, LLC, and administered by Marie Hill.
Is Vista Del Lago Memory Care in a walkable area?
Vista Del Lago Memory Care has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Vista Del Lago Memory Care been in business?
Vista Del Lago Memory Care has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Vista Del Lago Memory Care have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Vista Del Lago Memory Care on this page.
Are pets allowed at Vista Del Lago Memory Care?
No, Vista Del Lago Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Vista Del Lago Memory Care?
Marie Hill is the administrator of Vista Del Lago Memory Care.
How many beds does Vista Del Lago Memory Care have?
Vista Del Lago Memory Care has 96 beds.
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