Escondido Senior Living

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

Escondido Senior Living

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

1351 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027 View map

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Overview of Escondido Senior Living

Situated in the welcoming community of Escondido, California, Escondido Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community. Their mission is to inspire senior residents to lead active, engaged lifestyles while considering this senior living community as their cherished home. Specializing in providing both assisted living and memory care services, they take pride in offering an extensive array of amenities and limitless opportunities for life enrichment.

With a steadfast commitment to round-the-clock care and maintaining an ideal staff-to-resident ratio, Escondido Senior Living ensures that each resident receives the care they need, tailored to their unique service plan. Their personalized approach is fundamental to their goal of enhancing the well-being and quality of life of every resident they serve.

Types of Care at Escondido Senior Living

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

143-bed community

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

13 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 83 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

108 / 143

Average residents per home in California 87 per day

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 11, 2013

CountySan Diego

License Number374603451

State License TypesResidential Care Elderly

Escondido Senior Living is legally operated by Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty; North County Mgr, and administrated by Jessica Playa.

Staffing

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

Home Care

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

No Admission Fee

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Since 2020 · 6 years of data 8 citations 25 total visits 17 complaint visits 4 official inspections 17 complaint investigations

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 2020 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.	8	10	This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	7	4	This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	1.3	1.7	This facility has 24% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 24% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.3	3.3	This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% 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.	25	16	This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	17	13	This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	4	7	This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	17	10	This facility has 70% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 70% worse

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Escondido Senior Living

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2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Escondido Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.42 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Escondido Senior Living 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).

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)

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What neighborhood is Escondido Senior Living in?

Escondido Senior Living is in the Midway neighborhood of Escondido.

What languages are spoken at Escondido Senior Living?

The team at Escondido Senior Living speaks ["english"].

Who is the owner of Escondido Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Escondido Senior Living is Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty; North County Mgr.

Is Escondido Senior Living in a walkable area?

Escondido Senior Living has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Escondido Senior Living?

According to CA state health department records, Escondido Senior Living's license number is 374603451.

What is the occupancy rate at Escondido Senior Living?

Escondido Senior Living's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of Escondido Senior Living?

Jessica Playa is the administrator of Escondido Senior Living.

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