Escondido Retirement Garden
State licensed819 N. Rose Street, Escondido, CA 92027
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Escondido Senior Living
Escondido, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 17, 2026, 8 citations since 2021
About Escondido Senior Living
Escondido Senior Living provides compassionate assisted living care for older adults who need support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our Escondido, California community combines personalized attention with a comfortable home environment, helping residents thrive in their later years.
Community at a glance
Capacity
143 residents
State license
#374603451, Licensed
Location
Escondido, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1351 E Washington Ave, Escondido, California 92027
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Escondido Senior Living. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Escondido Senior Living on September 17, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 17 complaint visits and 4 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 7 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 17 complaints, and found 6 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Sep 17, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
7
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| Other visits | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Nov 7, 2025, Nov 6, 2024, Dec 12, 2023, Nov 30, 2021.
Complaints
- March 28, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- February 13, 20252 unsubstantiated
- February 6, 20253 unsubstantiated
- November 25, 20241 unsubstantiated
- August 28, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- August 16, 20231 unsubstantiated
- July 12, 20231 unfounded
- March 22, 20233 unsubstantiated
- November 30, 20221 unsubstantiated
- November 30, 20224 unsubstantiated
- November 30, 20224 unsubstantiated
- October 20, 20222 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
Showing the 12 most recent of 17.
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 374603451
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 143 residents
- Licensed since
- November 1, 2013
- Licensee
- Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty; North County Mgr
- Administrator
- Jessica Playa
Location
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1351 E Washington AveEscondido, CA 92027
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Escondido Senior Living had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Escondido Senior Living 1 Type A citation and 7 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Escondido Senior Living last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 17, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Escondido Senior Living?+
The state investigated 17 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 6 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 24 unsubstantiated and 3 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.