Safe Harbor Elder Care
3301 Lomas Serenas Drive, Escondido, CA, 92029
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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3301 Lomas Serenas Drive, Escondido, CA, 92029
760 E Bobier Dr, Vista, CA, 92084
4.6
(54 reviews)
"Pacifica Senior Living Vista was a large area, very open, family-oriented, and friendly. The rooms were nice and big. The staff was very nice, informative, accommodating, and polite. They had all kinds of activities. They had a garden outside for the..."
READ MORE1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA, 92078
4.6
(51 reviews)
"My brother will be moving into Silvergate San Marcos. We enjoyed the tour guide. David was very open and told us what was going on. He got us to tour some rooms that people said they were OK with us looking into. We felt whatever he said, he was tell..."
READ MORE2041 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA, 92083
"Great staff. They are attentive and compassionate. Lots of activities. Good food. Cute apartment. My mother loves it here and we are happy she's in Alta Vista's capable hands!..."
READ MORE3524 Lake Blvd., Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(43 reviews)
"Brookdale Oceanside was very nice. The staff was very personable and very nice. The place was not big, but it was clean and very nice. However, my mom didn't qualify. I didn't see the rooms, but the dining area was nice. The place seemed clean...."
READ MORE13075 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, CA, 92128
4.6
(30 reviews)
"Our friend has moved to Belmont Village Sabre Springs. The staff members are very, very good and very cooperative. They keep track of where everybody is, escort them to and from, give them reminders about various things and activities, and make sure ..."
READ MORE7020 Manzanita Street, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
"I visited both memory care and assisted living of Sunrise at La Costa. Overall, it was beautiful. They had a lot of people on staff that perform different jobs. In their memory care area, they had an outdoor garden area. They also had like a really n..."
READ MORE16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA, 92128
4.8
(17 reviews)
"Silvergate Rancho Bernardo was a beautiful facility. We witnessed a lot of activities when we were there. They had a barber shop/beauty shop, a podiatrist, onsite health care for emergencies, and an extra nice little bonus restaurant that you could g..."
READ MORE5508 Avenida Pacifica Way, Oceanside, CA, 92057
4.7
(15 reviews)
"3 year old facility designed for its purpose. large rooms. clean (no smell) staff attentive/friendly to residents/visitors. price in line for whats out there. nice courtyard. activities are various/balanced. food/snacks served in..."
READ MORE3535 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff By The Sea, CA, 92007
4.3
(20 reviews)
"My parents chose Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea. They're on a waiting list. The first impression was positive because, when my brother and I walked in, we didn't feel like we were walking into a hospital setting. It was a very open entry, like an..."
READ MORE138 Sun Villa Ct., Vista, CA, 92084
4.9
(11 reviews)
"Silver Oak Country Estates assisted living facilities for seniors are distinguished homes for your loved one with general aging-related issu..."
READ MORE5592 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I chose La Marea Senior Living for my wife because it's a beautiful facility. The people there are very caring, loving, and I just fell in love with the people and the place. She's been very well taken care of, and they're very respectful, which I li..."
READ MORE12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92129
4.4
(14 reviews)
"We had an in-person tour of Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos. The physical appearance was magnificent. Everything was just beautiful. It was very comfortable and inviting. They had a lot of social activities for people with Alzheimer's. We r..."
READ MORE4500 Cannon Rd., Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(15 reviews)
"When I visited Ocean Hills Senior Living, I thought it was pretty good. It's a brand new facility and it's just right outside where I live now, so the convenience is pretty good. My daughter also visited there and waited for 10-15 minutes for an appo..."
READ MORE12515 Springhurst Dr., San Diego, CA, 92064
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I liked them a lot. They had the same amenities as the others, but it was a 4-floor building. The memory care was on the 3rd floor, and you had to get an elevator. I felt that it was too much like a hotel, but it was extremely pleasant, and the help ..."
READ MORE12695 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA, 92064
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Love the gardens and the way that they care for each resident like family. ..."
READ MORE1119 Warmlands Ave., Vista, CA, 92084
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Alex and his team at Golden Retreat in Vista cared for my 94-year old Father. They were kind and attentive to his needs. They provided my Father with the physical and emotional memory care that he needed and helped to reduce his anxiety. Alex has a..."
READ MORE3500 Lake Blvd, Oceanside, CA, 92056
4.2
(11 reviews)
"Everest at Oceanside is a senior living community that includes independent living and assisted living apartments, as well as Alzheimer's ca..."
READ MORE1350 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Summerfield of Encinitas is a very clean place. The people that worked there are very thoughtful and kind. They have a very good menu and a lot of activities every day. It's a very nice place. They have three meals a day and snacks twice a day. My hu..."
READ MOREThe 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.
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.
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 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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
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.
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.
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Diana
5
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
3
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
5
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...