Crestview Manor sits on a quiet hilltop in Escondido, California, where residents can see mountain views and enjoy a peaceful setting with gardens, a landscaped courtyard, and a veranda to sit in the sun or shade, and people who like smaller communities tend to feel at home here because there's only room for up to 38 residents at once, so the place stays personal, with a friendly atmosphere. The Cook Family owns and operates the facility, which means residents can expect the same care every day, and the staff stays familiar, often building long-term, respectful relationships with the people living there, and just about everyone can get to know their neighbors and caregivers over time, since the community keeps things close-knit and quiet.
There's always a licensed nurse on site, along with 24-hour staff supervision and a call system in every room for quick help, so safety remains an everyday priority, and for people needing help with medications, Crestview Manor gives residents access to an on-site pharmacy plus medication management and case management services-meaning staff handle daily medicines, check-ins, and coordinate care for each person's needs. Crestview Manor cares for people who need a little help or a lot, including specialized memory care, dementia support, and short-term respite care, and they also assist people who need help getting around, showering, dressing, managing their diet, or even just moving safely from place to place, as well as providing insulin doses and aiding with two-person transfers when needed. The facility creates personal care plans, so staff can help based on each resident's unique health assessments and requirements, and individualized dining assistance can also be arranged, along with dietary changes for health needs such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Meals are homemade and served three times a day, and snacks stay available throughout, and when residents want more independence, some rooms offer kitchenettes or access to a community kitchen, so there are choices for most living preferences-studio and one-bedroom apartments, private and semi-private options, and a few shared bedrooms, too, and for people wanting more privacy, all-inclusive private rooms start at $4,400 a month, while assisted living options begin at $3,000 a month. The rooms come fully furnished, with HD TVs, telephone service, and WiFi, and there's on-site parking for those who need it, plus the facility welcomes pets.
Crestview Manor offers lots of activities: daily games like bingo and crosswords, craft sessions, regular movie nights in the theatre room, live music, fitness programs, and music or animal therapy. Holiday events fill the calendar, and sometimes even mini horses come to visit, giving residents something special to look forward to. Residents can spend time in the book room, relax in the steam room or hot tub, and join garden clubs, tabletop games, or relax outside. Staff help arrange transportation to medical appointments, errands, religious services, or social outings in the Escondido area, and a bistro, snack bar, and a barber shop and beauty salon-sometimes with visits by a mobile hairdresser-are also on site, making it easier to keep up with personal care.
The whole building is designed with safety and comfort in mind, with in-room emergency alert systems, 24-hour staff backup, and private or shared spaces as needed. The facility provides all housekeeping, linen services, and routine health check-ups, and they keep a schedule of organized events in the recreation rooms or outdoor garden areas. Residents who need help bathing, getting dressed, or other daily tasks can always expect staff to help with a focus on privacy, dignity, and independence, and for those at the end of life, Crestview Manor provides hospice care as an option, too.
Families and residents often describe Crestview Manor as peaceful and homelike, with a reputation for treating people with respect and kindness in a way that sometimes gets lost in bigger places, and because Palomar Medical Center and Graybill Medical Group aren't far away, healthcare partnerships make doctor's visits and emergencies easier to manage. Crestview Manor, Inc. manages the facility, which is fully licensed by California's Department of Social Services under certification number 372002142, and people who live here say the place feels welcoming, simple, and safe, with a commitment to meeting individual needs.
