Assisted Living Costs in Escondido, CA

We highly recommend Villa Monticello for seniors who prefer a smaller, nurturing community in a picturesque Mediterranean-inspired setting. This 29-bed assisted living and memory care facility in northern Escondido consists of four villas with Italian-style architecture, and its approximately 10-acre grounds feature a growing vineyard, Tuscan cypress trees and rolling hill views. The facility’s all-inclusive basic care covers supportive services as needed, including medication management, meal assistance or feeding, one- to two-person transfer assistance and incontinence care. Villa Montecillo also offers special care services, such as diabetes management, colostomy care, oxygen therapy and behavior management.

The life plan model and engaging neighborhood atmosphere of Redwood Terrace make it our top pick for seniors who prefer smooth transitions with long-term care. This pet-friendly continuing care retirement community in Central Escondido consists of one- and two-bedroom cottages and two-level apartment buildings. Its wellness center has a gym, heated indoor pool and professional trainer for group exercises, and its short-term rehabilitation facility provides state-of-the-art physical, occupational and therapy services. Other inviting community amenities include an activity center, woodworking shop, library, chapel and salon/barbershop.

Cypress Court is among our top choices for its flexibility in supporting individual lifestyles. This Kisco Senior Living community is in the northern portion of Central Escondido, keeping independent and assisted living residents close to downtown amenities. Its large courtyard has plenty of mature trees, a gazebo and a stone fountain. The Cypress Club Restaurant offers numerous dining options, with 26 all-day menu items in addition to three lunch and three dinner specials. Residents have their own one-touch pendants, and they benefit from 24-hour front desk assistance, twice daily check-ins and on-site licensed care services.

Pacifica Senior Living Escondido offers a boutique-style setting with a family atmosphere. Located in the Midway neighborhood, this facility is a couple of blocks from Washington Park and local shopping centers and about a mile from Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. The two-level apartment complex consists of studio, alcove and one-bedroom units with private balconies, and the park-like grounds feature resident-tended vegetable and flower gardens. Other welcoming amenities include a skylighted lobby, movie room, activity room, bistro and salon. Families and friends are welcome to join the weekly happy hours. 

Silvergate San Marcos is a locally owned assisted living and memory care community that has been providing premier services for over 25 years. We included this two-level senior residential facility in our top 10 list for its attractive boutique-style amenities and friendly environment. It’s conveniently situated on a residential street next to Rancho San Marcos Village shopping center. Its paved central courtyard has decorative palm trees and pergola-covered sitting areas, while the landscaped rear garden features walking paths and a gazebo. Other well-appointed common areas include a fireside lobby, piano lounge, restaurant-style dining room and well-stocked library.

Built for first-class senior living, Las Villas del Norte is one of our top choices for its abundance of lifestyle amenities. This Integral Senior Living community in the northern portion of Central Escondido offers pet-friendly independent, assisted living and memory care accommodations in a resort-like atmosphere. Its central courtyard with tropical landscaping has covered walking paths and a heated outdoor pool area. The facility also features a fitness center, bistro, worship center, library and salon.

The upscale environment of Brookdale San Marcos gives residents an everyday retreat, which is why it's on our top 10 list. This pet-friendly assisted living community is conveniently situated next to Rancho San Marcos Village shopping center. Its large central courtyard has a heated pool, putting green, fountain and covered walking paths and sitting areas. Residents can also spend their leisure time in the fitness center, recreation and game room, library and salon/barbershop. Activities include B-Fit exercises, karaoke, arts and crafts, brain games and beach outings.

Accommodating just 38 residents, Crest View Manor is our top recommendation for seniors who prefer a smaller community. This family-owned assisted living facility is situated in a peaceful hilltop neighborhood off Interstate 15 in Central Escondido, offering sweeping views of the city and its surrounding mountains. Its landscaped rear courtyard has a central fountain, large patio and paved walking paths. Residents are accommodated in private and semiprivate rooms with full baths, cable TV, private phones and emergency call systems. In addition to a six-week rotating menu, alternate  lunch and dinner meal options are offered daily.

Oakmont of Escondido Hills boasts luxurious amenities, and its affordable senior living program makes resort-style retirement living more accessible. We included this independent, assisted living and memory care facility among our top choices for its inclusive community and multiple floor plan options, from studio apartments to detached two-bedroom cottages. The apartment building’s lush courtyard connects to the secured outer garden,s which have walking paths to the pool area. Other upscale amenities include a fitness center, salon and day spa, game room, bistro and movie theater. Located in the Kit Carson neighborhood, the facility is conveniently close to Kit Carson Park and Westfield North County.

Conveniently situated from across Palomar Medical Center Downtown, Westmont Town Court provides easy access to quality health care in Escondido. We added this pet-friendly retirement community in our top 10 list for its attractive location and upscale amenities. The central courtyard features a pavilion, column fountain and putting green, and it creates an indoor-outdoor connection with the restaurant-style dining room’s enclosed patio area. Residents are welcome to use the fitness center, heated indoor pool, well-stocked library and activity room. The facility also has multiple floor plans, with options for shared accommodations.