Situated in northern San Diego County, Escondido is an ideal retirement destination for seniors who like to stay active in a mild climate. Roughly 2,000 baby boomers turn 65 each year in Escondido, many of whom regularly partake in activities at the city’s senior center. Outdoor enthusiasts will love living in Escondido, which is home to the animals of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and boasts some of southern California’s best fishing and camping at Dixon Lake. Hikers enjoy the walking-only trails of Palomar Mountain, where the views live up to Escondido’s Spanish translation of “hidden treasure.” With roughly 16,000 seniors living here, finding a great network to enjoy the golden years is easy.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
1351 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
4.6
(39 reviews)
"I toured. I liked the facility and the environment was very pleasant. I liked the staff. They are friendly. We met a lady who had lived there for ten years, and it's good to hear from the residents there. We got a really good tour and Shaun was reall..."
$2,900
710 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
4.5
(24 reviews)
"I thought Redwood Terrace was amazing. I liked their core values, and I thought it was just great. They had something like cocktails and conversation and it was like they had some snacks, beverages, cocktails, and mocktails and whatnot. The coordinat..."
$3,453
3012 Bear Valley Parkway South, Escondido, CA 92025
4.4
(33 reviews)
"I like that Oakmont of Escondido Hills had wide open spaces. They had a lot of interactive programs going on with large groups. And it's well planned and managed...."
$5,295
1261 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
4.2
(44 reviews)
"I like Holiday The Springs of Escondido. The people were nice. The tenants were nice, too. The staff who gave the tour was extremely nice. The place was clean as it could be with so many people around the facility. The facilities were nice. The rooms..."
$2,459
500 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
4.2
(42 reviews)
"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 up so that there's no smell. They have like a patio ..."
$3,495
1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026
4.4
(16 reviews)
"We toured Gardens at Escondido. It's a wonderful place. I would highly recommend it. I like it a lot. It's like a well kept cul-de-sac place. The hallway was like a hotel, the hallways, the library, and all these different places that people could go..."
$2,850
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350 South Vine Street, Escondido, CA 92025
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I did a tour of Crest View Manor. It's a really nice place, but the drawback there was in every room they had a bathtub that the person had to slide on a seat to take a shower. I was worried about my dad with that. Everybody was great. The people wer..."
$3,000
CARING STARS WINNER
1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026
3.8
(37 reviews)
"I toured Las Villas Del Norte's assisted living, and I thought it was a nice facility. We went out to a huge courtyard, which had two gazebos and a swimming pool. I was kind of drawn back that they had a pool. The place is a little larger, probably t..."
$2,700
930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It was a very nice place. It was very clean, very friendly, and had lots of activities. They were excellent. I didn't see any that I thought were not good, all seemed really good. The staff members were very good. The rooms were very nice, newly pain..."
$6,195
250 W Crest St Suite E, Escondido, CA 92025
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We are very happy with our caregiver and the service they provided. Scheduling is easy and the staff is very helpful. Would recommend...."
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25695 N. Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Villa Monticello Assisted Living is wonderful. Its a very small community with only 29 residents. The food is good and they are very helpful. The assisted living and memory care unit are all together in one area. They have some little e..."
$6,500
111 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Senior Helpers of San Diego North is helping with my mom, changing her clothes, helping her in the toilet, helping her into her pajamas, reminding her about brushing her teeth, and helping her with her walk or those kinds of things. It's just a coupl..."
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2644 Canyon Road, Escondido, CA 92025
Canyon Terrace Assisted Living has been designed to become your "Home away from home." Our homes are operated by a skilled and dedicated group that provides the highest level of care to make our residents feel comfortable, secure and truly at home. Expert attention to detail coupled with our standard to provide you with the highest quality of life, differentiate us. Our clients enjoy not only high quality care, but delightful pampering services, entertainment and activities focused on making this time of life one of the most enjoyable and relaxing. Our services are comprehensive and aimed at meeting the care needs of the whole person. Compassionate, high quality care is provided by our Case Management Team: Registered Nurses (R.N.), Licensed Vocational Nurses (L.V.N), Social Worker, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Home Health Aides, Live-In Caregivers and CaregiversTo learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$5,000
1725 S. Escondido BLVD. , Escondido, CA 92026
4.8
(37 reviews)
"I felt relief as a caregiver, but I did make an effort to shop for groceries. It made my wife feel better. I liked that the different people who came out were enthusiastic and had good people and practical skills...."
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325 West 3rd Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
4.5
(62 reviews)
"I have been able to go back to work and they keep me informed. They are very accommodating. They are doing a great job. They work with our schedule...."
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425 West 5th Avenue, Suite 101, Escondido, CA 92025
5.0
(10 reviews)
"I can not sing enough praises about Leo, who was my physical therapist after my double knee replacement. He is extremely knowledgable , caring & encouraging. He cleverly found items in my home & yard to use for therapy. He courteously called 10 mi..."
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1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Cypress Court is at the top of its game. Nicest staff, great food, and all residents are happy. The facility offers many amenities. My Mom is always saying how happy she is there. I would recommend it to anyone...."
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504 W. Mission Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
4.1
(51 reviews)
"It was a big impact, I am the only one that's there, and it gives me a peace of mind knowing that someone is there. I like the quality of the care, the person that we got thus far has been good. ..."
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100 Holland Glen, Escondido, CA 92026
4.8
(6 reviews)
"We moved into Meadowbrook about ten years ago - one of the first. We could not believe the quality of all aspects of the Village - really first class design and construction. The pricing was quite less than the many other places we looked at - I to..."
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1817 Avenida del Diablo, Escondido, CA 92029
4.3
(9 reviews)
"My mother couldn't be happier at Vista Del Lago! She loves the food, the friends, and all the wonderful people who work there. There is always something to do for every level of memory. :) She is exactly where she needs to be at this point in her lif..."
$5,000
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