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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Escondido, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Escondido, A Place for Mom can help. With 29 memory care facilities in Escondido, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Escondido incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Escondido memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Escondido, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa and Tierrasanta.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon and Oceanside.
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After I retired, my daughter felt it was important for her to live nearby in case my wife and I might need some assistance. That was nice of her, but I was disappointed to find out later that she had turned...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Family owned and operated lovely 16 bed residential care facility for the elderly, situated in a quiet residential neighborhood in beautiful Escondido. The property is secured and is licensed for up to 16 non ambulatory residents. The beautifully landscaped property offers park...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We offer a specialized program providing assistance 24 hours a day by trained caregivers who care and understand the unique needs of an Alzheimer's resident. Maple Manor caters to residents who value their freedom and independence, yet need a helping hand due to memory loss. Personalized...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Escondido, CA
The average cost of senior living in Escondido is $6,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Valley, CA with an average of $3,996 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Escondido, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Escondido, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Escondido, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Escondido
Recent reviews for memory care in Escondido
Santianna in Carlsbad, CA
4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice.
The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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Cypress Court in Escondido, CA
4.1
Love my apartment! Most residents are wonderful people, have made lots of nice friends. Food is great. I love that I'm surrounded with people that are fun and you can have conversations with them. I love that I no longer have to cook or clean. I still drive and am able to park my car in gated ...
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Brookdale San Marcos
4.8
When it comes to the overall cleanliness, they could do a little better with some of the appliances and overall open spaces (stains on carpets, etc.) However, based on the experience with have had with Brookdale San Marcos, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
Escondido review score based on 158 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 158 reviews of 29 Escondido memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Escondido review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Escondido memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 158 reviews of 29 Escondido memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Escondido resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Escondido, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.8
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Escondido memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Escondido memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Escondido, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Escondido memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Escondido that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
86.2%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.6%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.6%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Escondido memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Escondido Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
93.1%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
82.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.9%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Escondido memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Escondido partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69%
43.7%
No sugar
No sugar
69%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Escondido memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Escondido communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.6%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
55.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Escondido memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Escondido offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.9%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
55.2%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75.9%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook, Cypress Court and Silvergate Rancho Bernardo are the top-rated memory care facilities near Escondido, California. See full list of communities.
There are 29 memory care facilities near Escondido, California. See the full list.
The 29 memory care facilities near you in Escondido, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Escondido, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Escondido, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Escondido, California ranges from $1100 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Escondido, California is $6,052. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Escondido, California typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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