The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Escondido, CA for 2023
Also serving communities of Valley Center.
There are 41 Independent Living Communities in the Escondido area, with 10 in Escondido and 31 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Escondido is $2,765 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,812. Cheaper nearby regions include San Marcos with an average starting cost of $2,567.
To help you with your search, browse the 262 reviews below for independent living communities in Escondido. On average, consumers rate independent living in Escondido 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include San Marcos with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 28 families in Escondido find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in Escondido, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Independent Living Communities in Escondido, CA
Holiday The Springs of Escondido
Provides: Independent Living
1261 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
"The Springs of Escondido was very nice. It's independent living and Angelica there was super. She was very informative because I didn't know anything about independent senior living before I talked..." More
"The Springs of Escondido was very nice. It's independent living and Angelica there was super. She was very informative because I didn't know anything about independent senior living before I talked..." More
Westmont Town Court
Provides: Independent Living
500 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
"We saw a 1-bedroom apartment at Westmont Town Court. We saw one that they were in the process of painting and one that's ready to go; they were both clean. The residents seemed very happy and..." More
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"We saw a 1-bedroom apartment at Westmont Town Court. We saw one that they were in the process of painting and one that's ready to go; they were both clean. The residents seemed very happy and..." More
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Oakmont of Escondido Hills
Provides: Independent Living
3012 Bear Valley Parkway South, Escondido, CA 9...
"We went to tour Oakmont of Escondido Hills. I visited independent living, two different apartments, and the entire grounds. The place was very clean. The employees seemed very happy as long-term..." More
"We went to tour Oakmont of Escondido Hills. I visited independent living, two different apartments, and the entire grounds. The place was very clean. The employees seemed very happy as long-term..." More
Redwood Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
710 13th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
"We visited Redwood Terrace and thought it was very nice. They've been making some renovations which looked like they'll be very good, and they have a lot of cottages that were separate houses...." More
"We visited Redwood Terrace and thought it was very nice. They've been making some renovations which looked like they'll be very good, and they have a lot of cottages that were separate houses...." More
Caring Star 2016
Las Villas Del Norte
Provides: Independent Living
1325 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA 92026
"Las Villas Del Norte was also very nice and just as new as the other place I visited. The rooms were the same as a lot of places, but they did have an older bathroom and my mother-in-law could not..." More
"Las Villas Del Norte was also very nice and just as new as the other place I visited. The rooms were the same as a lot of places, but they did have an older bathroom and my mother-in-law could not..." More
Caring Star 2015
Cypress Court
Provides: Independent Living
1255 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
"Cypress Court is a 5-star for me. It's the one I'm considering for myself. The few staff that I saw were very good, they're excellent in meeting new people coming in and so forth. They're very,..." More
"Cypress Court is a 5-star for me. It's the one I'm considering for myself. The few staff that I saw were very good, they're excellent in meeting new people coming in and so forth. They're very,..." More
Heritage Park Escondido Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
2549 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
"I had a tour in Heritage Park Escondido Senior Community. The staff had been very friendly and knowledgeable. I liked that the ground was very clean and was kept up very nicely. The rooms in that..." More
"I had a tour in Heritage Park Escondido Senior Community. The staff had been very friendly and knowledgeable. I liked that the ground was very clean and was kept up very nicely. The rooms in that..." More
Casa Escondida
Provides: Independent Living
715 N. Broadway,, Escondido, CA 92025
"I visited Casa Escondida about a couple of months ago. The staff was very friendly when I was toured around. They even showed me a couple of apartments so that I would have an idea of what a studio..." More
"I visited Casa Escondida about a couple of months ago. The staff was very friendly when I was toured around. They even showed me a couple of apartments so that I would have an idea of what a studio..." More
Terrace Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
1045 Morning View Drive, Escondido, CA 92026
"We had lunch at Terrace Gardens, which was very good. The sales person was very helpful. It was good and the apartments were very nice. There was no pool, but there was a library and workout..." More
"We had lunch at Terrace Gardens, which was very good. The sales person was very helpful. It was good and the apartments were very nice. There was no pool, but there was a library and workout..." More
Escondido Adult Village
Provides: Independent Living
1084 E. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
"Welcome to soothing Escondido Adult Village located in the heart of the city where your comfort is our priority. In our community, you will find a sparkling pool and hot tub as well as a clubhouse..." More
"Welcome to soothing Escondido Adult Village located in the heart of the city where your comfort is our priority. In our community, you will find a sparkling pool and hot tub as well as a clubhouse..." More
Caring Star 2023
Pacifica Senior Living Vista
Provides: Independent Living
760 E. Bobier Drive, Vista, CA 92084
"Pacifica Senior Living Vista was very nice. The people were extremely friendly. The food was really good. They showed me a single unit, and it was nice, clean, and comfortable. They have several..." More
"Pacifica Senior Living Vista was very nice. The people were extremely friendly. The food was really good. They showed me a single unit, and it was nice, clean, and comfortable. They have several..." More
Caring Star 2023
Silvergate San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078
"My Mother has been here since June 2022.
I saw a change in her within a few weeks.
She is so happy and engaged with the staff and other residents. This facility really succeeds in having..." More
"My Mother has been here since June 2022.
I saw a change in her within a few weeks.
She is so happy and engaged with the staff and other residents. This facility really succeeds in having..." More
Holiday Arcadia Place
Provides: Independent Living
1080 Arcadia Ave, Vista, CA 92084
"I visited Holiday Arcadia Place. The tour was friendly, and they were very gracious. The rooms and the grounds were nice. The person who gave me the tour was very caring and down to earth. The..." More
"I visited Holiday Arcadia Place. The tour was friendly, and they were very gracious. The rooms and the grounds were nice. The person who gave me the tour was very caring and down to earth. The..." More
Caring Star 2023
Belmont Village Sabre Springs
Provides: Independent Living
13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA ...
"We had a nice tour of Belmont Village Sabre Springs. The grounds are quite pleasant. I think there are 160 residents there, so it's smaller than another place that I looked at. To me, that's an..." More
"We had a nice tour of Belmont Village Sabre Springs. The grounds are quite pleasant. I think there are 160 residents there, so it's smaller than another place that I looked at. To me, that's an..." More
Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea
Provides: Independent Living
3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff By The Sea, CA ...
"I went to Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea and I loved it. I just can't afford it. It was lovely. I liked it very much. I got to see one lady's apartment and it was the smallest size. The..." More
"I went to Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea and I loved it. I just can't afford it. It was lovely. I liked it very much. I got to see one lady's apartment and it was the smallest size. The..." More
Casa Aldea Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
14740 Via Fiesta, San Diego, CA 92127
"Casa Aldea Senior Living is an exceptional community offering the utmost in vibrant, contemporary, and elegant living. This beautifully designed boutique assisted living and memory care community..." More
"Casa Aldea Senior Living is an exceptional community offering the utmost in vibrant, contemporary, and elegant living. This beautifully designed boutique assisted living and memory care community..." More
Coral Tree Care
Provides: Independent Living
3549 Hollyberry Drive, Vista, CA 92084
"Coral Tree Care is Holistic Board and Care (e.g., 4 to 6 beds), family owned and operated. We are a non–medical facility and we provide room, meals, housekeeping, supervision, storage and..." More
"Coral Tree Care is Holistic Board and Care (e.g., 4 to 6 beds), family owned and operated. We are a non–medical facility and we provide room, meals, housekeeping, supervision, storage and..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas
Provides: Independent Living
504 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
"We were very impressed, and we enjoyed it, made some good friends, and I was sorry that I had to leave them, but at our advanced age, we've decided we would be better off living next to our..." More
"We were very impressed, and we enjoyed it, made some good friends, and I was sorry that I had to leave them, but at our advanced age, we've decided we would be better off living next to our..." More
Ocean Hills Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
4500 Cannon Rd., Oceanside, CA 92056
"Ocean Hills Senior Living was very nice, but the layout was so wrong from what my mom wanted. Other than the layout, it's brand new. It just turned a year old. They have a gym, a pool, a Jacuzzi,..." More
"Ocean Hills Senior Living was very nice, but the layout was so wrong from what my mom wanted. Other than the layout, it's brand new. It just turned a year old. They have a gym, a pool, a Jacuzzi,..." More
Santianna
Provides: Independent Living
2560 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010
"I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many..." More
"I will be moving into Santianna. I had a lovely tour. The guide was great. It's brand new. We had a nice lunch, and the food was very tasty. It's in the middle of the day, so there weren't too many..." More
Ramona Senior Manor
Provides: Independent Living
1236 D street, Ramona, CA 92065
"Ramona Senior Manor is a 28-bed residential elderly care home that provides 24-hour care, 3 freshly made meals, and Alzheimer's and dementia care. We pride our manor as being home to respected..." More
"Ramona Senior Manor is a 28-bed residential elderly care home that provides 24-hour care, 3 freshly made meals, and Alzheimer's and dementia care. We pride our manor as being home to respected..." More
Westmont of Encinitas
Provides: Independent Living
1920 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
"Our Encinitas, California, senior living community is here to offer you the lifestyle and attention you desire in a luxurious setting designed for you. We offer Independent Living and Assisted..." More
"Our Encinitas, California, senior living community is here to offer you the lifestyle and attention you desire in a luxurious setting designed for you. We offer Independent Living and Assisted..." More
Caring Star 2023
Meridian at Lake San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1177 San Marino Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
"My tour at the Meridian at Lake San Marcos was wonderful. They had the roomiest units of everybody I saw, some are almost 1800 square feet, and I'm on the waiting list for them. I'm going to eat..." More
"My tour at the Meridian at Lake San Marcos was wonderful. They had the roomiest units of everybody I saw, some are almost 1800 square feet, and I'm on the waiting list for them. I'm going to eat..." More
Casa De Las Campanas
Provides: Independent Living
18655 W Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
"My Casa experience
After retiring from a career in science I took 3 years of ceramic classes at a community college and started on quilting mostly making art quilts. Since both of these hobbies..." More
"My Casa experience
After retiring from a career in science I took 3 years of ceramic classes at a community college and started on quilting mostly making art quilts. Since both of these hobbies..." More
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
Provides: Independent Living
16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128
"I first visited this facility 1 year ago along with visiting 10 other facilities in San Diego. We were looking for a new home for a parent. After visiting so many facilities I can say this was..." More
"I first visited this facility 1 year ago along with visiting 10 other facilities in San Diego. We were looking for a new home for a parent. After visiting so many facilities I can say this was..." More
The Remington Club
Provides: Independent Living
16925 Hierba Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
"I chose The Remington Club for my mom because it's closest to my house and the price is right. They kind of offer everything. I liked it because they had some rooms that had doors to the outside,..." More
"I chose The Remington Club for my mom because it's closest to my house and the price is right. They kind of offer everything. I liked it because they had some rooms that had doors to the outside,..." More
Grandon Village
Provides: Independent Living
1607 Grandon Avenue,, San Marcos, CA 92078
"55+ housing, three buildings, three stories high, indoor and outdoor parking available, storage room available, laundry room on each floor, elevator in each building, balcony with each apartment......" More
"55+ housing, three buildings, three stories high, indoor and outdoor parking available, storage room available, laundry room on each floor, elevator in each building, balcony with each apartment......" More
Caring Star 2013
Mountain View Manor
Provides: Independent Living
1178 Evergreen Ln, Vista, CA 92084
"Evergreen Chalet (EC) is a residential care facility for the elderly, also known as assisted living or board and care facility. EC is licensed for 12 residents by the State of California (License..." More
"Evergreen Chalet (EC) is a residential care facility for the elderly, also known as assisted living or board and care facility. EC is licensed for 12 residents by the State of California (License..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasqu...
Provides: Independent Living
12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
"We have chosen Atria Rancho Peñasquitos for my mom, and she is going to move in soon. It was clean and very modern. It was a nice facility. The person that toured us was great. They have some..." More
"We have chosen Atria Rancho Peñasquitos for my mom, and she is going to move in soon. It was clean and very modern. It was a nice facility. The person that toured us was great. They have some..." More
Guardian Angel Villa
Provides: Independent Living
14598 Tyler Lane, Valley Center, CA 92082
"My mother has dementia with multiple physical challenges so she can be a handful but the staff interact with her patiently. Mom has been in three facilities but this has been the best by far. The..." More
"My mother has dementia with multiple physical challenges so she can be a handful but the staff interact with her patiently. Mom has been in three facilities but this has been the best by far. The..." More
Chateau Lake San Marcos
Provides: Independent Living
1502 Circa Del Lago, San Marcos, CA 92078
"At The Chateau we are not residents, we are homeowners in an HOA that is a five star resort. You purchase your own condo, if you decide to sell it, the appreciation is, of course, yours. The..." More
"At The Chateau we are not residents, we are homeowners in an HOA that is a five star resort. You purchase your own condo, if you decide to sell it, the appreciation is, of course, yours. The..." More
Legacy Hills at Poway
Provides: Independent Living
12730 Monte Vista Road, Poway, CA 92064
"My parents have moved into Legacy Hills at Poway two weeks ago. It's a nice quiet place. It's very suitable for my parents at their age, 68 and 72. It's a clean environment and obviously, it has a..." More
"My parents have moved into Legacy Hills at Poway two weeks ago. It's a nice quiet place. It's very suitable for my parents at their age, 68 and 72. It's a clean environment and obviously, it has a..." More
Everest at Oceanside - Oceanside, CA
Provides: Independent Living
3500 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056
"It is in the city. It's not like there's a forest or anything to go walk around in. It's nice, and the people there were really friendly. They have all levels of care including assisted living...." More
"It is in the city. It's not like there's a forest or anything to go walk around in. It's nice, and the people there were really friendly. They have all levels of care including assisted living...." More
Peacock Hills
Provides: Independent Living
1525 Peacock Boulevard, Oceanside, CA 92056
"I like Peacock Hills because I am independent although I am in a wheelchair. There are times I fall, but they have a lift machine and foyer lifts.
" More
"I like Peacock Hills because I am independent although I am in a wheelchair. There are times I fall, but they have a lift machine and foyer lifts.
" More
Pacifica Senior Living Poway
Provides: Independent Living
12750 Gateway Park Rd, Poway, CA 92064
"I had an excellent tour at Pacifica Senior Living Poway. The facility was very nice. They're going through a remodel of the lobby area and the shared space area. They haven't started that yet, but..." More
"I had an excellent tour at Pacifica Senior Living Poway. The facility was very nice. They're going through a remodel of the lobby area and the shared space area. They haven't started that yet, but..." More
Seacrest Village at Encinitas Leichta...
Provides: Independent Living
211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
"Seacrest Village at Encinitas was very clean, very attractive, very warm, very hospitable, light and airy, and the grounds were lovely. As soon as you walk in, you know that that's where you want..." More
"Seacrest Village at Encinitas was very clean, very attractive, very warm, very hospitable, light and airy, and the grounds were lovely. As soon as you walk in, you know that that's where you want..." More
Overture San Marcos 55+ Apartment Homes
Provides: Independent Living
852 Avenida Ricardo, San Marcos, CA 92069
"We took a tour of Overture San Marcos. I liked the location a lot. We did see the rooms, the model rooms, and they're convenient 'cause they have a little extra storage, so that would be good for..." More
"We took a tour of Overture San Marcos. I liked the location a lot. We did see the rooms, the model rooms, and they're convenient 'cause they have a little extra storage, so that would be good for..." More
Ocean Hills Country Club
Provides: Independent Living
4600 Leisure Village Drive , Oceanside, CA 92056
"I visited Ocean Hills Country Club. Its not a CCRC, but an independent living. They have independent houses. Theyre fine, and they offered much less than the other facilities. Theres no..." More
"I visited Ocean Hills Country Club. Its not a CCRC, but an independent living. They have independent houses. Theyre fine, and they offered much less than the other facilities. Theres no..." More
Casa Aldea at Carlsbad
Provides: Independent Living
2615 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92010
"I visited Casa Aldea at Carlsbad and I liked it a lot, but they have a long waiting list. I don't want meals and I don't want extras. They had activities, and they didn't have meals, so that was a..." More
"I visited Casa Aldea at Carlsbad and I liked it a lot, but they have a long waiting list. I don't want meals and I don't want extras. They had activities, and they didn't have meals, so that was a..." More
Royal Oaks Senior Apartment
Provides: Independent Living
650 Woodward Street, San Marcos, CA 92069
"We took a tour of Royal Oaks Senior Apartment. We saw the property. It's really good. We met with one of the girls, I was really impressed with the facility, the swimming pool, and the grounds...." More
"We took a tour of Royal Oaks Senior Apartment. We saw the property. It's really good. We met with one of the girls, I was really impressed with the facility, the swimming pool, and the grounds...." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Escondido
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Review of Redwood Terrace
We visited Redwood Terrace and thought it was very nice. They've been making some renovations which looked like they'll be very good, and they have a lot of cottages that were separate houses. Over... Read more
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Review of Cypress Court
We visited Cypress Court but it's not for us. We wanted something more like a cottage, and not a high rise with elevators like this one. I thought the rooms were small. The staff was very nice and ... Read more
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Review of Westmont Town Court
We visited Westmont Town Court and when we were four or five stories up and looking down, the only view that we saw was a parking lot and a convenience store. It was a very old building and everyth... Read more
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