Hilltop Country Estate sits up in the Hidden Meadows community of Escondido, California, and you can see rolling hills, valleys, and mountains all around, which feels calm and peaceful, and the small community sits on ten acres with shaded outdoor paths and fruit trees in the orchard, making it possible to sit outside, get some fresh air, or go for a stroll on the paved walkways under big trees. The place specializes in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia, and it's licensed for just ten residents, making it pretty small and giving a kind of neighborly feel where folks know each other and see the same caregivers daily, and staff are on duty and awake 24 hours a day, always ready to help, including with 1-person and 2-person transfers, mechanical lifts, assistance with meds, incontinence care, and reminders to use the restroom. Hilltop has both private and shared rooms, including studio apartments, and there's wheelchair access, private baths, washers, dryers, kitchenettes in some rooms, cable TV, and community indoor and outdoor areas where residents can watch TV, join activities, or relax. The Estate is known for its cleanliness and for being well-kept, and it's run by the same person, who's a registered nurse, for almost 20 years, which seems to provide consistency and experience.
This place has a secured memory care unit with technology like bracelet alarms and a computerized wander-alert system to keep residents who might wander or are at risk for leaving safe, and the property is equipped with safety and handicap features like wheelchair accessible showers, sprinkler systems, and a no-smoking policy in both indoor public and private areas. Hilltop allows some pets like dogs or cats, so residents can keep their companions with them, and there are beauty and barber services, a fitness center, guest parking, internet access, and a dining room serving nutritious meals with dining services provided, so every meal is taken care of. Activities play a big part in daily life here, with arts and crafts, education programs, social events, and health and wellness programs designed for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's, which help people stay engaged and active-there are activities both onsite and offsite, devotional services, and opportunities for walks among the fruit trees or just resting outside under a tree, listening to the birds. Transportation is available for errands or appointments, sometimes at extra cost, and laundry plus housekeeping are provided too.
This place offers all-inclusive pricing, so families can know about costs up front, and there are long-term care insurance options. Residents can choose different kinds of care, from independent living up to assisted and total care, depending on how much help they need, and the staff are trained regularly and understand how to work with people who have physical or mental challenges, including difficult or challenging behaviors, and are able to handle non-ambulatory and higher acuity care. Hilltop has been recognized for its friendly community, helpful staff, and variety of activities over the years and welcomes both men and women, and people can schedule tours or virtual visits, talk about room choices, care needs, move-in steps, or see how the activities and staff interact with the residents. The environment here is quiet, safe, and supportive, with a strong focus on individualized memory care that adapts as each resident's needs change, and with its small size, staff can spend more time getting to know each resident.
