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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Escondido, CA for 2024

 

Projections suggest a 21.7% rise in Alzheimer’s cases among California seniors between 2020 and 2025. This trend has potential implications for cities such as Escondido, CA, where individuals aged 65 or over make up 14.1% of its 150,270 residents. According to CDC figures, the surge in Alzheimer’s-related deaths from 2016 to 2020 in the city was 10.79%, less than the overall death toll growth of 16.88% during the same period. Given that the prevalence of memory impairments increases as the U.S. population continues to age, the importance of accessible dementia care options cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, memory care communities offer a solution for individuals with Alzheimer’s. They provide round-the-clock supervision, therapeutic activities and cognitive treatments that can help slow the progression of dementia. Assistance with meals, medication and other daily tasks is also typically available.

This guide provides information about retirement living in Escondido, focusing on the benefits and drawbacks it offers to individuals seeking long-term care. It also shares a list of helpful programs and financial assistance options for those moving into or already in memory care communities.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Escondido

The Community Care Licensing Division, which is part of the Department of Social Services, licenses and monitors memory care communities throughout California. The agency enforces state regulations and conducts periodic inspections, which helps ensure that residents with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, receive appropriate health care services and are safe.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Escondido

 

  • For medical care, seniors can go to Palomar Medical Center Escondido, located downtown. The hospital’s diverse services, from cardiology and oncology to neurosciences, cater to most older patients' needs. In the greater San Diego area, a broader range of specialties is available at UC San Diego Health, which also has a memory care center offering treatments and clinical trials.

 

  • Although ozone exposure is relatively common in Escondido when going outdoors, the city received a passing score for its annual levels of particle pollution. In addition, there are about 446.25 physicians per 100,000 residents in the area, higher than the state average of 370.94, which indicates ample access to health care providers.

 

  • Escondido’s weather is mild during most seasons. Temperatures in January typically hover around 56 degrees Fahrenheit, and snow is rare. In August, seniors can expect warmer days of around 77 degrees Fahrenheit, although hotter weather is not uncommon. Fortunately, many long-term care communities have air conditioning to keep seniors comfortable no matter the time of year.

 

  • California taxes pensions and withdrawals from retirement accounts as regular income, and its graduated rates between 1% and 12.3%, along with federal taxes, can place a significant burden on seniors’ budgets. However, income from Social Security benefits is exempt at the state level, and some individuals may be eligible for relief programs, such as the senior head-of-household credit.

 

  • Escondido’s cost of living is 54.9% above the national norm but close to the California average, with a difference of just 5%. For everyday expenses, such as groceries and utilities, city residents can expect to pay around 3% and 7.9% more than expected statewide, respectively. On the positive side, average spending on health care is relatively low, at 11% below U.S. figures.

 

  • A 100-point index gave Escondido 32.7 and 21.5 points for property and violent crime, respectively, compared to the slightly higher U.S. scores of 35.4 and 22.7 points. Moving to a memory care residence is an option worth considering for those seeking access to comprehensive security systems and dementia-specific safety measures, including gated outdoor areas to prevent wandering.

Paying for Memory Care in Escondido

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Escondido residents can expect to pay about $6,844 per month for memory care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care costs in Escondido are higher than the California average of $6,563 and significantly above the U.S. norm of $5,625. Compared with other cities in California, Escondido is moderately priced; Sacramento’s costs are marginally lower, with a difference of 4.6%, while Riverside offers a more affordable option, at $1,844 less. In contrast, San Francisco is much more expensive, with average rates exceeding Escondido’s by 15.4%.

Escondido

$6,844

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Riverside

$5,000

Sacramento

$6,531

San Francisco

$7,899

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The cost of different senior care options in Escondido may vary based on the services provided and level of care required. Memory care, designed specifically to address dementia symptoms, costs $6,844 per month due to the specialized attention and support it provides. In-home care, which offers assistance with daily activities in the senior’s own home, is 6.7% cheaper, while home health care, which includes essential medical services, is priced 5.4% lower. Adult day care is the most affordable option, at 69.9% less than memory care, while assisted living represents a middle-ground option at $5,475 per month. Nursing home facilities have the highest cost for a semi-private room, at $2,540 more, due to the advanced medical care their patients need.

Memory Care

$6,844

In-Home Care

$6,387

Home Health Care

$6,473

Adult Day Health Care

$2,058

Assisted Living Facility

$5,475

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,384

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Escondido

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Escondido

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Escondido

Escondido and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Escondido, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Escondido

 

Escondido Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourMemory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Escondido

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Splendor Valley

We chose Splendor Valley for my mother. They'll do anything she wants to do. They take really good care of her. I've gone to see her several times, and I've been very happy with it. This is a small...

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Reviewer#DT1204a

I visited this facility

Review of Las Villas Del Norte

I visited Las Villas Del Norte. It didn't seem a very nice place to live in. I saw the people there. Overall, just throughout the hallways and such, there's generally a urine smell. My wife would...

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Reviewer#DT1204a

I visited this facility

Review of Westmont Town Court

Westmont Town Court was much nicer compared to the other places I visited. There was no smell at all in terms of urine smell or anything else. Even though they have carpeting, somehow, they keep it...

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