Best Assisted Living Facilities in Escondido, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Escondido, CA area.

If you're exploring senior living options in Escondido, California, you'll find 24 facilities offering a range of choices from independent living to memory care and nursing homes. In Escondido, the average cost for assisted living comes in at $4,676 per month, with variations depending on the specific services and facilities you select. Seniors make up about 32.7% of the city's population, which underscores the importance of high-quality care options. In the guide below, we'll spotlight the top assisted living communities in Escondido, ensuring you can find the right fit for your loved one and take comfort in knowing they receive excellent care.

49 Communities were found near Escondido, CA
Holiday The Springs of Escondido
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Holiday The Springs of Escondido

1261 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027 (0.4 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
Pacifica Senior Living Escondido
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Pacifica Senior Living Escondido

1351 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027 (0.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

201 N Fig St, Escondido, CA 92025 (0.6 mi from city center)
Nursing Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
Westmont Town Court
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Westmont Town Court

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 (0.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
Oak Hill Residential Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2

Oak Hill Residential Care

612-662 Tranquility Dr. Glen, Escondido, CA 92027 (1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.2
Cypress Court
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Cypress Court

1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026 (1.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
Gardens at Escondido
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Gardens at Escondido

1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos

504 West Mission Avenue Suite 206, Escondido, CA 92025 (1.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Las Villas Del Norte
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Las Villas Del Norte

1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026 (1.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Silverado Senior Living - Escondido
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Silverado Senior Living - Escondido

1500 Borden Road, Escondido, CA 92026 (1.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Redwood Terrace, a CCRC
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Redwood Terrace, a CCRC

710 W 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 (2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Maple Manor Board and Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Maple Manor Board and Care

1744 S Maple St, Escondido, CA 92025 (2.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Champine Manor
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Champine Manor

1725 Tobacco Rd., Escondido, CA 92026 (2.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
Madeleine's Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Madeleine's Senior Living

2880 Wanek Rd, Escondido, CA 92027 (2.3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Grand Villa Residential Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Grand Villa Residential Care

300 Amparo Drive, Escondido, CA 92025 (2.4 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Splendor Valley
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Splendor Valley

930 Rockwell Springs Ct, Escondido, CA 92025 (2.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
Overture of San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Overture of San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes

736 Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 (2.9 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Vista del Lago
Our Rating:
of 5
7

Vista del Lago

1817 Avenida del Diablo, Escondido, CA 92029 (2.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7
Felicita Vida Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Felicita Vida Senior Living

930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029 (3.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Hawkins Suite
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Hawkins Suite

1723 Casero Place, Escondido, CA 92029 (3.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
Oakmont of Escondido Hills
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Villa Monticello Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Villa Monticello Assisted Living

25695 N Center City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026 (3.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Villa Bernardo
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Villa Bernardo

2960 Bernardo Ave, Escondido, CA 92029 (3.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
Citrus Garden Residential Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Citrus Garden Residential Care

704 Via Ladera, Escondido, CA 92029 (3.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9
Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Active Living Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Active Living Community

768 Woodward St, San Marcos, CA 92069 (5.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Map of Assisted Living in Escondido

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Holiday The Springs of Escondido
  • Pacifica Senior Living Escondido
  • Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
  • Westmont Town Court
  • Oak Hill Residential Care
  • Cypress Court
  • Gardens at Escondido
  • BrightStar Care of Escondido and San Marcos
  • Las Villas Del Norte
  • Silverado Senior Living - Escondido
  • Redwood Terrace, a CCRC
  • Maple Manor Board and Care
  • Champine Manor
  • Madeleine's Senior Living
  • Grand Villa Residential Care
  • Splendor Valley
  • Overture of San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes
  • Vista del Lago
  • Felicita Vida Senior Living
  • Hawkins Suite
  • Oakmont of Escondido Hills
  • Villa Monticello Assisted Living
  • Villa Bernardo
  • Citrus Garden Residential Care
  • Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Active Living Community

Senior Living Statistics for Escondido, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The average monthly cost of assisted living in Escondido, California, is $4,676. If you're exploring other care options, independent living averages $4,997 per month, while nursing home costs range from $4,409 for a semi-private room to $7,034 for a detached cottage. Nursing home choices also include a studio at $4,538, a one-bedroom unit at $4,790, and a two-bedroom unit at $5,496. Memory care is on the higher end, averaging $6,022 per month. Costs will vary significantly based on the facility and level of care you choose, giving you the flexibility to find the option that best fits your budget.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,676
Memory Care $6,022
Independent Living $4,997
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,167
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,409
Nursing Home: Studio $4,538
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $4,790
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $5,496
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $7,034

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Escondido


The average cost of assisted living is $4,676 per month in Escondido. This is more expensive than other nearby cities, including French Valley and Lake Riverside, which cost an average of $3,249 and $3,435 per month, respectively. Escondido's costs also exceed both the California state average of $4,357 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Escondido $4,676

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Escondido compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Escondido $4,676
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Escondido


Escondido is home to 24 of the 1,923 senior living communities in California. If you expand your search to cities that surround Escondido, there are 180 facilities to choose from. With this variety of options, you're sure to find a community that fits your needs.
24

Escondido

180

Surrounding Area

1923

California

Escondido Senior Demographics


In Escondido, California, seniors make up 32.7% of the city's population of 151,114, highlighting their substantial presence. The senior demographic is evenly split with 50% male and 50% female residents. Age distribution among seniors reveals that 12.8% are in their 50s, 10.5% in their 60s, 5.6% in their 70s, and 3.8% are in their 80s and beyond. As for marital status, 47.4% of seniors are married, 12% are divorced, 35.7% have never married, and 4.9% are widowed. Escondido also boasts a diverse senior populace, with 53.9% identifying as White and a significant 52% as Hispanic. Furthermore, 19.5% are of mixed race, 6.4% are Asian, 2.2% identify as Black, 1.6% as Native American, and 0.5% are Pacific Islander, while 15.9% are identifying as other, reflecting the city’s multifaceted cultural heritage.

Population

Escondido has a population of 151,114.
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female

Marital Status

  • 47.4% Married
  • 12% Divorced
  • 35.7% Never Married
  • 4.9% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 32.7% of the population.
  • 12.8% in their 50s
  • 10.5% in their 60s
  • 5.6% in their 70s
  • 3.8% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 53.9% White
  • 2.2% Black
  • 6.4% Asian
  • 1.6% Native
  • 0.5% Pacific
  • 15.9% Identifying as Other
  • 19.5% Mixed Race
  • 52% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Escondido

Looking for nearby senior living options outside of Escondido? There are many cities to consider. Average prices start at $4,318 per month in Fallbrook and range up to $4,869 per month in San Marcos. Other options include San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, and Vista, offering a variety of senior housing choices in the surrounding area.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
San Diego $4,570
Oceanside $4,552
Carlsbad $4,856
Vista $4,689
Chula Vista $4,363
San Marcos $4,869
City Average Monthly Cost
La Mesa $4,711
Encinitas $4,726
Poway $4,577
El Cajon $4,502
Lemon Grove $4,579
Fallbrook $4,318

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.