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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Escondido, CA for 2024

The city of Escondido is located in the Northern section of San Diego County and is just 30 miles from downtown San Diego. It has an estimated population of 151,000 and around 12.3% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in the city have easy access to excellent medical care at Palomar Medical Center which is rated as high performing in seven conditions or procedures by USN Health Rankings. The city is situated just 15 miles away from the beach and has plenty to offer visiting family members.

Nursing homes provide 24/7 medical support and care for seniors with chronic health conditions who need constant assistance but don’t require hospital treatment. Care is administered by teams of registered nurses and as a result, living in a nursing home can be very expensive. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in an Escondido nursing home is $10,722. Seniors and their family members may want to consider more cost-effective options such as assisted living and home care services.

This guide provides information on the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Escondido. Additionally, it lists resources for seniors. 

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Nursing Home Costs in Escondido, CA

A semiprivate room in nursing home care costs an average of $10,722 per month in Escondido while a corresponding private room costs $14,433.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a baseline point, the cost of care in Escondido is higher than the California state average of $9,247. It’s also well above the national median of $7,756. 

The neighboring city of El Centro is one of the lowest-cost options in California at $7,386 per month while Los Angeles has a monthly average cost of $8,060. The cheapest city in the state is Visalia at $6,844 per month, and the most expensive option is San Jose at an average monthly cost of $12,547.

Escondido

$10,722

California

$9,247

The United States

$7,756

El Centro

$7,386

Los Angeles

$8,060

Visalia

$6,844

San Jose

$12,547

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It may be of interest for seniors and family members to know the costs of alternative care options in Escondido. The lowest cost option is adult care, which runs an average of $1,733. Seniors wanting to age in place may want to consider home care or home health care, which both have an average cost of $5,716. Assisted living is the cheapest residential care option at $4,525. 

Adult day care

$1,733

Assisted living

$4,525

Home care

$5,716

Home health care

$5,716

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$10,722

Nursing home (private room)

$14,433

Note: Data for Escondido was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Escondido, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Escondido, CA

These resources may be of interest to seniors who are considering making the move to nursing home care and looking for services that may help them to safely age in place and delay the move. These resources and services are offered by nonprofit organizations or government departments. 

ResourceContactService
Meals on Wheels(619) 260-6110Meals on Wheels San Diego County delivers meals to seniors aged 60 and over in Escondido and the surrounding areas. Meals are delivered around noon every day of the week. Seniors have a choice of meal plans, including one meal per day, two meals per day and seven frozen meals once a week. There is a small charge for meals but financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the costs, and no senior in need will be denied food. Volunteers deliver the meals and provide a safety check and a friendly chat at the same time.
Senior Service Council Escondido(760) 480-0611The Senior Service Council of Escondido is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve the lives of seniors in the city by offering a range of services. The council assists seniors with tax preparation services, legal aid, health screenings, dental screenings and taxi coupons. In addition, the organization can assist low-income seniors in applying for home energy assistance.
Escondido Senior Center(760) 839-4688The Escondido Senior Center is run by the city of Escondido. It provides a range of activities and services for seniors aged 60 and older. The Senior Nutrition Program serves hot meals at noon each day for seniors at the center and volunteers deliver meals to homebound seniors in the area. It runs a senior companion program that matches able-bodied seniors with those who require a bit of assistance or companionship in their daily lives. Activities offered at the center include fitness classes, card games and social events. Amenities include a library, a thrift shop, a cafe and a billiards room. Van transport is provided to the center for seniors who don't have access to a car and can't use public transport.

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