Escondido, California
Escondido Senior Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
1351 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
Escondido Senior Living is a community in Escondido, California offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, with Respite Care available for short-term stays.
- Licensed capacity
- 143 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2013
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Across more than 12 years of operation, Escondido Senior Living has accumulated 1 Type A finding (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 7 Type B findings (administrative issues), with none of the Type A citations occurring in the past three years.
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- Track record — Over nearly 13 years of licensed operation, the community has had 1 Type A citation and 7 Type B administrative citations, a modest total for a 143-bed community offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living.
- Recent 3 years — The last three years show 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations across 3 inspections and 6 complaint investigations, suggesting the more severe lifetime finding did not occur recently.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (17 lifetime) far outnumber routine inspections (4 lifetime), and 6 of the 33 total allegations were substantiated, a roughly 18% substantiation rate, with 2 of those substantiated allegations falling in the past three years.
- Operating tenure — With nearly 13 years of continuous licensure and regular inspection cycles, there is a solid operating history to judge the record against rather than a short or thin one.
- 1.Can you walk us through what the Type A citation involved and what corrective steps were taken afterward?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were verified by the state?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations happen more often than routine inspections here, what tends to prompt families or staff to file complaints?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374603451
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 17
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 7
- Substantiated allegations
- 6
Available reports · 21
Facility evaluation
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint investigation
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint investigation
Feb 13, 2025
Complaint investigation
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint investigation
Nov 25, 2024
1–5 of 21 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$2,350 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,350 / mo
- Studios
- $3,300 / mo
- Studios
- $3,500 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $3,700 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$2,350 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,350 / mo
- Studios
- $3,300 / mo
- Studios
- $3,500 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $3,700 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$3,600 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,400 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
3 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
21 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.4Average RatingAveraged from 179 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents overwhelmingly praise the warm, attentive staff and homelike atmosphere, though it's worth confirming dining schedules, medication consistency, and current pricing before moving in.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe caregivers, nurses, and management as compassionate, attentive, and quick to respond, with many long-term residents and families forming close personal bonds with staff.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as clean, warm, and homelike, with attractive grounds, gardens, and common areas like a theater and salon that make it feel welcoming rather than institutional.
- Activities — Residents and families repeatedly highlight a full activities calendar, including music, outings, holiday celebrations, and games, that contribute to residents' happiness and social connection.
- Dining — Many reviews praise the restaurant-style dining room, tasty and varied meals, and special touches like personalized holiday dinners, though a few call for menu or timing improvements.
- Communication — Numerous families note that staff and directors kept them well-informed and responsive, especially during difficult transitions or health changes.
- Dining — Some families mention dinner being served too early or dining room service quality varying, so it's worth asking about current meal times and options for those who can't easily reach the dining room.
- Staff & care — A few reviews describe care promises like shower frequency not being fully met and inconsistent medication administration, so families should confirm staffing ratios and care plan follow-through.
- Communication — At least one review described unclear or frustrating communication with the business office on financial matters, so ask how billing and care-level cost changes are explained upfront.
- Value & pricing — Several reviewers found the community pricier than expected, so it's worth clarifying full cost breakdowns and how fees adjust as care needs increase.
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