Gardens at Escondido sits on a three-story campus surrounded by nice hedges and tidy gardens, with outdoor spots like shaded patios, courtyards for walking, rooftop seating, and a garden fountain where residents can enjoy the fresh air and spend time outside if they want to. The place has what you'd call a full mix of care levels all on one site, so people can pick from independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even short-term options like respite care or hospice if that's needed, which helps families keep their loved ones in one familiar place as care needs change. Some folks who live here say the community feels "homey and welcoming," and there's a focus on comfort with both private and shared rooms, including apartment-style homes each with a personal bathroom, emergency call pendants, and pet-friendly policies for those who bring their animals.
There's a big focus here on offering different services, so active seniors have maintenance-free independent living where they can join in group fitness classes, watch movies in the theater, enjoy live piano music by the fireside, and participate in social activities both onsite and offsite, with a lively calendar to keep things interesting and folks connected, while folks that need more help get personalized support with bathing, dressing, medication, or meals, and there's staff available day and night for those residents. The memory care community is set up with a secure, guarded environment with staff trained for dementia and Alzheimer's care, who give individualized attention and regular health plans, and families praise the quick updates they get from the caregiving team. Skilled nursing is on site for those who need more medical support.
Dining is a highlight, with a restaurant-style dining room serving chef-prepared and gourmet meals, with vegetarian choices and meal plans focused on nutrition and taste, plus common spaces like lounges, a salon, activity rooms, and a rooftop deck for relaxing or spending time with visitors. Residents that need support with caregiving at home, or need a break, can use the home care and respite care services, which rely on trained aides for non-medical help and companionship. Gardens at Escondido works with families needing financial help, accepting SSI and assistance through state programs like the Assisted Living Waiver, and might take long-term care insurance to help with paying for care. There are resources onsite for families, such as planning tools and a glossary, and the community serves clients from the San Diego Regional Center.
Since February 2023, Gardens at Escondido has had a state license (number 374604545) for up to 101 residents and passed its most recent inspection in June 2025, with a trained staff and licensed nurses on site, although the exact hours and staffing numbers aren't specified anywhere public. There's always staff around to help, twenty-four hours a day. Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, transportation, parking, beautifully landscaped courtyards, a cozy lounge, a theatre, a beauty salon, devotional services, indoor and outdoor spaces for activities, and group events, with accessible designs to support different physical needs. The setting gets decorated for holidays and special occasions, with a festive, happy feeling for residents and families. Well-planned activities, onsite and offsite, plus fitness classes and memory-friendly events, keep everyone engaged physically, socially, and emotionally, and the focus stays on keeping seniors feeling comfortable, safe, and respected, whether they're living independently or need more daily help.
People often ask...
Gardens at Escondido offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,389 per month.
Gardens at Escondido offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
There are 29 photos of Gardens at Escondido on Mirador.
Yes, Gardens at Escondido allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92026.
Yes, Gardens at Escondido offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
41
Inspections
1
Type A Citations
14
Type B Citations
4
Years of reports
20 May 2025
20 May 2025
Found no evidence to establish that R1 was denied access to a telephone or prevented from leaving the home. Interviews and records showed R1 could communicate and leave with an escort, though there were some inconsistencies in capacity assessments.
14 May 2025
14 May 2025
Found that a resident’s personal lamp tipped over and started a fire in a room; staff extinguished it, responders arrived, and residents were assessed with no injuries identified. Found wellness check identified no health or safety issues and no deficiencies observed.
§ 9058
04 Apr 2025
04 Apr 2025
Found no evidence to support the allegation that an underage, uncleared staff cared for residents; interviews and records showed the staff had a valid work permit and completed background checks.
30 Mar 2025
30 Mar 2025
Identified the allegation that staff yelled at a resident. Found insufficient evidence to confirm the incident; interviews with staff and residents did not corroborate the claim, and the resident involved is no longer residing there.
29 Mar 2025
29 Mar 2025
Identified that staff did not consistently assist residents with transportation, causing some to arrange their own taxi or Uber rides. Identified a policy conflict between a 10-mile transportation radius and the 12-mile radius stated in the admission agreement, and noted the vehicle registration had expired, contributing to transportation disruptions.
§ 87465(a)(2)
§ 87507(f)
18 Mar 2025
18 Mar 2025
Found evidence supporting the allegations that toilet paper was not provided as required, that mold concerns and an air-conditioner issue affected a resident, that hygiene supplies were not available during a move, that the admission agreement was not followed, and that a medication administration was not given as prescribed. The investigation did not prove the allegations that laundry services and shower assistance were not provided.
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87307(a)(3)
18 Mar 2025
18 Mar 2025
Found that the allegation that a staff member physically abused a resident was not supported by evidence; records showed the resident’s change in condition due to an acute infection causing delusions, the staff member was not on duty the day of the alleged incident, and other details did not corroborate the claim.
07 Mar 2025
07 Mar 2025
Identified two self-reported incidents: one involving a resident death and another involving a resident who is no longer able to meet their own insulin needs due to a medical condition. Found no health or safety issues.
07 Mar 2025
07 Mar 2025
Found that a resident's room was permanently moved without the required 30-day written notice to the responsible party. Found that management did not consistently respond to inquiries from a resident’s representative, though a communal phone was available and functioning.
§ 87468.1(a)(9)
§ 87468.2(a)(16)
07 Mar 2025
07 Mar 2025
Identified that staff did not respond to resident pendant calls promptly, with multiple waits ranging from 20 minutes to 86 minutes and at least one no-response incident. Identified that hazardous chemicals were stored unsecured in a first-floor laundry room and on a third-floor patio.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87309(a)
21 Feb 2025
21 Feb 2025
Found that the allegation that lack of supervision caused the resident to elope was not supported by evidence. Records showed the resident was low wandering risk and largely independent, with only reminders for bathing, using a walker, and attending activities.
19 Feb 2025
19 Feb 2025
Found no deficiencies after review and tour; two staff and three residents were present, including two long-term residents on hospice services. Found safety measures in place, including locked sharps, operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, surveillance, medications secured, quarterly disaster drills, current licenses, CPR certification, and liability insurance, plus an adequate food supply.
24 Jan 2025
24 Jan 2025
Found no health or safety issues during a wellness check; no deficiencies were cited or observed. An exit interview was conducted.
15 Jan 2025
15 Jan 2025
Found the site clean, well maintained, and safe with 75 residents in care; deficiencies were cited per state regulations.
§ 87555(b)(8)
15 Jan 2025
15 Jan 2025
Found no evidence that the licensee failed to follow the infection control notification policy; there was no outbreak with two concurrent COVID-19 cases, and infection control measures and notifications were in place and followed.
24 Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024
Identified a self-reported incident in which a resident exited without staff knowledge or assistance. Conducted interviews with staff and residents, along with record reviews and a wellness check, found no health or safety issues.
24 Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024
Confirmed incident of resident exiting the premises without staff knowledge. No health or safety concerns identified during the visit.
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Investigated allegations that the licensee did not adhere to the admission agreement and did not assist residents with transportation. Found no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations based on interviews and record reviews.
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Confirmed allegations of missing cable television and lack of transportation assistance were found to be unsubstantiated following interviews with residents, staff, and a review of documentation.
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
Identified a privacy violation from video cameras in residents' bedrooms, a missing Pre-Appraisal form in one resident's file, and medications stored in a non-original container; these deficiencies were noted.
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
Identified deficiencies in resident rooms and medication storage during inspection. Observed violations of resident privacy with video cameras in bedrooms.
§ 5800
§ 87465(h)(5)
§ 87506(b)(15)
07 Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024
Found no deficiencies cited during an unannounced visit, with records reviewed and interviews conducted with staff and residents; a follow-up visit was scheduled to complete the annual review. An exit interview was conducted with the executive director.
07 Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024
Conducted a required annual inspection and found no deficiencies during the visit.
23 Feb 2023
23 Feb 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff neglect caused injury to a resident when they were escorted from a vehicle without their walker, resulting in a fall with a nasal fracture and facial bruising. Found that the walker was with an outside source, the resident fell during escort to a medical appointment, medical records showed minor trauma, and evidence did not support staff neglect as the cause.
23 Feb 2023
23 Feb 2023
Confirmed lack of neglect in resident injury incident during medical appointment.
23 Jan 2023
23 Jan 2023
Found safety measures and daily living needs in place, including locked medications, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, charged fire extinguishers, proper water temperature, clear passageways, and adequate lighting; the home was clean and stocked with sufficient linens and supplies. Fire department clearance on 12/28/2022 allowed three ambulatory, two non-ambulatory, and one bedridden residents.
23 Jan 2023
23 Jan 2023
Confirmed all safety and regulatory requirements were met during the inspection of the facility.
14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022
Identified a change of ownership and reviewed pre-licensing materials; administrator certificate was pending. Observed an elevator out of service, flood-related damage to resident units, and an outstanding balance on the current license.
14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022
Identified no designated person in charge with administrator qualifications because the administrator certificate was still processing.
Found flood damage in nine living units on the west wing of the first floor and no incident report on file.
14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022
Confirmed changes in ownership, recent flood, outstanding balance, necessary repairs for new license.
14 Oct 2022
14 Oct 2022
Identified deficiencies including lack of proper certification for designated personnel and unaddressed flood damage in living units were found during the inspection.
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15 Sept 2022
15 Sept 2022
Completed Component II and confirmed understanding of Title 22 during a telephone session. Identified topics covered, including operation of the care setting, staff qualifications, applicant qualifications, program policies, grievances, physical environment, and required documents, and advised submitting documentation with a photo ID.
15 Sept 2022
15 Sept 2022
Confirmed successful completion of COMP II by Applicant/Administrator during telephone meeting with CAB analyst.
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Found no deficiencies and confirmed infection control measures were in place, including a designated infection control lead, staff training, adequate PPE and cleaning supplies, hand hygiene provisions, and a plan for COVID-19 testing, isolation, and monitoring residents exposed or positive for COVID-19.
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies in infection control measures during the inspection.
17 Sept 2021
17 Sept 2021
Found no immediate health or safety concerns and no deficiencies observed during the visit.
17 Sept 2021
17 Sept 2021
Visited for health and safety check, no concerns found, no deficiencies observed.
30 Jun 2021
30 Jun 2021
Found no evidence to support the allegations that residents' hygiene needs were not met, incontinent care was not provided, or food service was inadequate.
30 Jun 2021
30 Jun 2021
Reviewed allegations from a complaint received in July 2020 regarding unmet hygiene and incontinence needs, and inadequate food service, and found insufficient evidence to support claims as residents were well-cared for, hygiene needs met, and food service provided adequately.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Found infection-control measures for COVID-19 were in place, including a central entry point with screening, routine symptom checks, visitor sign-in, posted policies, PPE use, hand hygiene stations, and a designated visitation area; no deficiencies observed.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Confirmed compliance with COVID-19 infection control protocols during an unannounced annual inspection.
