Escondido, California
White Orchid Guest Home
Assisted Living · Residential Care
978 West 2Nd Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
White Orchid Guest Home in Escondido, California is an intimate five-bed community providing assisted living and residential care for seniors.
- Licensed capacity
- 5 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2011
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 3
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
White Orchid Guest Home's record shows 1 Type A finding (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) counted lifetime, but the recent three-year window actually shows 3 Type A findings tied to complaint investigations, indicating the more serious activity is recent rather than historical.
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- Recent 3 years — All 3 Type A findings on record stem from complaint-driven visits within the past three years, along with the sole substantiated allegation, so the concerning activity is concentrated in the recent period rather than spread across the 15-year license.
- Complaints — Three complaint investigations occurred in the same recent window as two routine inspections, meaning complaint activity has driven most of the recent findings rather than scheduled inspection cycles.
- Track record — Of the allegations investigated over the license's history, the one substantiated case represents the full total, with no unsubstantiated or unfounded findings on record to balance that outcome.
- Operating tenure — White Orchid has operated for just over 15 years, but the cluster of recent Type A findings means that long tenure does not offset the current pattern, which is active rather than historical.
- 1.What specifically led to the 3 Type A findings issued in the recent complaint investigations, and have those issues been corrected and verified by the state?
- 2.What was the nature of the substantiated allegation, and what corrective action was put in place afterward?
- 3.Given three complaint investigations in a short recent window, has there been any change in staffing, ownership, or care practices at the home?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374603092
- 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
- 3
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 8
Complaint investigation
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 22, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 9, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 27, 2024
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,300 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,300 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,300 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Activity room
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
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 5 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe White Orchid as a small, spotless, family-like home with attentive near one-on-one dementia and hospice care, though language barriers with staff are worth exploring.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the low staff-to-resident ratio and describe care as attentive, loving, and almost one-on-one, with very little staff turnover.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Multiple reviews highlight the home as impeccably clean and well-kept, both inside and in the backyard area.
- Daily life & dignity — Families note residents are treated like part of the family, with services like showers, laundry, exercise, and medication management handled attentively.
- Dining — Reviewers consistently compliment the home-cooked meals as good and a highlight of daily life there.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The residential home setting with a flat, level backyard is described as calm, welcoming, and accessible for residents with mobility needs.
- Communication — One reviewer noted a language barrier with staff who did not speak much English, so families should confirm current staff communication during a tour.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't detail costs or how fees might change with increased care needs, so this is worth clarifying directly with the home.
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