Holiday Springs of Escondido

Overview of Holiday Springs of Escondido

A short drive from downtown San Diego, Holiday Springs of Escondido is a luxurious senior living community situated in Escondido, California, close to the gorgeous North County beaches. With a focus on a carefree lifestyle, this community, with a Spanish architectural flair, provides lavish independent living services. With amenities including routine housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and round-the-clock emergency response, residents benefit from a high standard of care. Flexible services guarantee that residents can preserve their independence while receiving the necessary care.

At Holiday Springs of Escondido, residents can enjoy a vibrant and stimulating environment through numerous amenities, such as a restaurant-style dining area, a pet-friendly courtyard, an on-site hairdresser, and regular transportation. Residents also have access to a library, fitness facility, and putting greens, as well as a comprehensive activity program that includes social, educational, and recreational events. Holiday Springs of Escondido guarantees residents a meaningful and independent lifestyle by providing comprehensive services and amenities.

Bed community size
143-bed community Rank #407 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 407th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
12 years in operation Rank #569 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 569th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 84 / 100 Rank #320 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 320th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
76%
Rank #812 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 812th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
108 / 143
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 1, 2013
CountySan Diego

Ownership & Operating Entity

Holiday Springs of Escondido is legally operated by Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty; North County Mgr, and administered by Jessica Playa.

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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.

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

Rank #946 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 946th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 5 points below 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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (56% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Complaint investigations (70% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per year (24% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
Latest Inspection November 7, 2025 Annual Inspection

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. 810 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) 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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. 74 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 Info Average citations per year since 2020. 1.31.7 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 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 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. 2516 This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1061 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1061st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1710 This facility has 70% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 70% worse

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 November 7, 2025, cited two deficiencies for insufficient CPR-certified staff and exceeding approved hospice residents but found the facility generally clean and compliant.
  • A March 28, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated loss of a resident’s dentures valued at $4,480 due to staff failure to safeguard personal property.
  • Substantiated complaints in 2022 and 2024 included lack of resident supervision leading to elopement and refusal to readmit a resident after hospitalization, posing health and safety risks.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 460 - 530 / 930 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
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1 / 4
1 Bed
1
460 - 530 sq. ft
2 Bed
2 Bed
2
930 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Holiday Springs of Escondido

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Holiday Springs of Escondido's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.36 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Springs of Escondido

What neighborhood is Holiday Springs of Escondido in?

Holiday Springs of Escondido is in the Midway neighborhood of Escondido.

Who is the owner of Holiday Springs of Escondido?

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

Is Holiday Springs of Escondido in a walkable area?

Holiday Springs of Escondido has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Holiday Springs of Escondido?

Holiday Springs of Escondido's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of Holiday Springs of Escondido?

Jessica Playa is the administrator of Holiday Springs of Escondido.

How many beds does Holiday Springs of Escondido have?

Holiday Springs of Escondido has 143 beds.

Has Holiday Springs of Escondido had any recent citations?

Holiday Springs of Escondido has had 8 recently reported citations.

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