Avocado Creek sits in Escondido, California, and is a small, home-like residential care home led by owner Maya Banovic with many years of experience, so the place has her careful touch all throughout, and you notice right away that it's meant for elderly folks needing a bit more personal help in a quiet, friendly setting, which is why you'll see live-in caregivers, steady routines, meal preparation in a central kitchen, and things kept tidy even though there's no separate housekeeping staff. The home supports up to 12 residents in private or shared rooms across 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, and it has both indoor and outdoor common areas where people can relax, play games, visit with pets-which are welcome-or even join in planned activities, from music therapy and art programs to scheduled daily exercise and movie nights, all for keeping the mind and body going. Meals come out homemade three times a day, made from quality ingredients, and they try to meet special nutrition needs for health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes if needed.
There are nurses on staff, trained aides and caregivers on hand day and night, and a doctor, nurse, and dentist on call, with live-in staff who help with everything from bathing and dressing to medication management and more specialized care such as memory care or bedridden care. Folks who need physical, occupational, or speech therapy, either for short-term rehab or longer support, have those services available, along with podiatrist visits for foot care and a visiting stylist for haircuts. The home is fully wheelchair accessible, and there are safety features in place, like video surveillance and fall prevention programs. Room choices include both shared rooms, starting at $4,500 per month, and private rooms starting at $5,500 per month, with a pre-admission signing fee as well, and different ways to pay, including private funds, insurance, SSI, or Veterans Aid and Attendance.
Residents can join devotional services either on-site or nearby, take part in outings or get rides for errands and doctor visits, and use the transportation and parking available if they still drive themselves. The place lets residents bring their pets, but smoking isn't allowed inside, keeping things comfortable for everyone. The team handles respite care for families who need a break, and there's support for hospice as well. Staff speak English, Spanish, and Tagalog, which helps some folks feel more at home, and the small size lets everyone get to know each other without being crowded or overlooked. Avocado Creek has earned strong ratings, with a 4.5-star average and high scores from local organizations, showing steady and solid care year after year for both assisted living and memory care. The focus stays on a caring daily life with help where needed for bathing, eating, dressing, or getting around, but always with patience and respect, and there's plenty here to keep folks safe, fed, and as active as they want to be.
