Escondido, California
Avocado Creek
Assisted Living · Residential Care
1080 Avocado Avenue, Escondido, CA 92026
Avocado Creek in Escondido, California provides assisted living and residential care in an intimate twelve-bed community.
- Licensed capacity
- 12 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2007
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Avocado Creek has operated for nearly 19 years with zero Type A findings and just a single administrative Type B citation on record.
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- Track record — Across more than 18 years of licensure, the community has drawn only one Type B citation, an administrative-level finding, with no Type A citations affecting resident safety or care.
- Recent 3 years — The two most recent inspections, in 2023 and 2024, produced no citations at all, and two complaint investigations during this period resulted in no substantiated allegations.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 19 years of consistent operation with a minimal citation history gives strong confidence in the stability of this record.
- Complaints — Four allegations have been investigated over the community's history and none were substantiated, indicating that concerns raised were looked into but not confirmed.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374602565
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 3
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 6
Complaint investigation
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 16, 2024
Facility evaluation
Nov 14, 2024
Facility evaluation
Nov 29, 2023
Facility evaluation
Sep 6, 2023
1–5 of 6 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
8 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Activity room
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 16 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise Avocado Creek's attentive, dignified, family-like care and cleanliness, though it's a small home with limited activities and no overnight care mentioned.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff and the owner as attentive, knowledgeable about each resident's condition, and going above and beyond, including during end-of-life care.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Families consistently note the home is spotless daily, odor-free, and residents are always kept clean and well dressed.
- Dining — The homemade food is frequently praised as delicious, with staff patiently helping residents eat when needed.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents are described as content, happy, and treated with dignity and affection in a small, homey environment of around 12 residents.
- Communication — Visitors mention staff proactively update families on health, sleep, and meals, and one caregiver even texted photos to keep family connected.
- Activities — One reviewer noted there were no planned activities and families needed to bring their own puzzles or games for their loved one.
- Staff & care — A reviewer mentioned no nighttime care was available, so families should confirm current overnight staffing and how care needs are handled after hours.
- Financial transparency — Ask about how pricing and budget flexibility work today, since one older review mentioned the owner working with a family's budget but details were not specified.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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