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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 80th out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 9m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 4h 4m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Redwood Terrace is legally operated by Humangood; Humangood Socal, and administrated by Leif Cameron.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for nursing homes.
California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100
Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the California average for nursing homes.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better |
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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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Redwood Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Redwood Terrace is located in Escondido, California.
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Redwood Terrace is in the Central Escondido neighborhood of Escondido.
The team at Redwood Terrace speaks ["english"].
The legal owner and operator of Redwood Terrace is Humangood; Humangood Socal.
Redwood Terrace has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to CA state health department records, Redwood Terrace's license number is 374600566.
Redwood Terrace's occupancy is 78%.
Leif Cameron is the administrator of Redwood Terrace.
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