Safe Harbor Elder Care is a small, licensed assisted living home in Escondido, CA, where six residents live together in a comfortable, homelike setting. Garima and her husband Gary own the place, and they're always making sure the meals are good, the staff knows what they're doing, and everyone's well taken care of. The home offers assisted living, board and care, memory care, and hospice support. They've got waivers for hospice and for residents who must stay in bed, so folks can usually stay right there even if their needs change. The monthly rate starts at $4,900, and there are also private rooms starting at $5,000.
Two caregivers are always present, and there's a separate housekeeping team keeping things tidy. People who live at Safe Harbor get help with bathing, eating, grooming, walking, and managing medications. The staff takes care of laundry and cleaning, too. The place has transportation for doctor's visits using the facility's van or car, and there are services like a mobile physician, religious activities, a beautician, and a manicurist who visit.
The home works for seniors needing help with daily things, folks with all levels of dementia, and those needing memory care or end-of-life hospice support. Residents get three homemade gourmet meals daily, with special diets if needed, plus snacks. The kitchen is at the center of the house, and meals often bring everyone together. There's 24-hour supervision and video cameras, so families can feel secure about their loved ones.
There's a nice backyard with shade, walking paths, and room for outdoor meals and strolls. French doors in the bedrooms let in natural light, making the rooms sunny and bright, and the building is one single story, so it's easy to get around. The community allows pets if residents care for them, and sometimes pet therapy animals visit, which everybody seems to enjoy.
People here stay busy with stretching, music, puzzles, board games, aromatherapy, massage, movie nights, and community activities. Singers and volunteers drop by, bringing a bit of fun, and the staff encourages families and friends to join in on gatherings and events. The home holds a family feel, with a focus on being warm and inviting, so most residents settle in pretty well and form friendships.
Safe Harbor Elder Care is part of a group of communities, including Point Loma Elder Care and Sunset Cliffs Elder Care, and follows a model where each resident gets as much personal attention as possible. The facility accepts SSI residents and participates in the Assisted Living Waiver Program, making it possible for more seniors to live there if they qualify. The facility's been licensed since March 2020 (Facility #374604277). The home uses sentiment in reviews and neighborhood scores to keep track of quality, and it works with senior living sites to match residents to the right living set-up. Safe Harbor is easy to find online, with its website running on WordPress.com. The whole set-up is about living comfortably, keeping independence when possible, and making sure older folks have what they need, day by day.
