Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Assisted Living in Encinitas

Overview of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

With its commitment to caring for individuals with dementia, Silverado Encinitas is a venerable memory care community settling in Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA, that provides memory care, respite care, and its world-class brain health program, Nexus. With seniors’ comfort and security in mind, the community features meticulously designed and pet-friendly residences. A team of compassionate and highly skilled dementia care professionals tends to seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Empowering seniors to thrive and reach their full potential, the community conducts a wide range of nurturing activities and fun social events. Anticipate meal times with balanced menus prepared to cater to seniors’ nutritional needs and preferences. Silverado Encinitas strives to be a haven for seniors to spend retirement with its warm nature and enchanting surroundings.

(760) 753-1245
Bed community size
122-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
57%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
70 / 122
Average residents 87 per day

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 3, 2021
CountySan Diego

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community is legally operated by Silverado Encinitas Llc;silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt Inc, and administrated by Sabrina Pegross.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Types of Care at Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Assisted Living Memory Care

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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.

The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total visits (at California avg)
• Other visits (at California avg)
6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Complaint visits (54% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (40% below)
Latest Inspection July 3, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.

Metric This Facility California Average vs. California Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types. 3 10 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 10).↓ 70% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info 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 facility (1 vs. California avg 3).↓ 67% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe. 2 4 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better

Inspections & Visits Info Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.

Metric This Facility California Average vs. California Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 16 16 This facility has total visits in line with the California average (16 vs. California avg 16).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns. 6 13 This facility has 54% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 13).↓ 54% better
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 7 7 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. California avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 3 4 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint Investigations Info Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 6 complaint visits. 6 10 This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 10).↓ 40% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited during the most recent annual inspection on March 28, 2025. Past issues included two substantiated complaints in 2023 involving personal rights violations and staff background clearance, but no deficiencies or complaints have been found since. Multiple complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 were unsubstantiated, and the facility consistently met safety, sanitation, and medication management standards.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community is located in Encinitas, 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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority
General California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
CA

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Benefits
Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year) Weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings)

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Penalties and fines

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

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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