Gardens at Escondido
A proud member of the Aura Collection of Communities, Gardens at Escondido is the premier choice in the city that many families and adults prefer because of its unwavering commitment to exceed expectations. Built on luxury, quality, and sophistication, the retirement home strives to redefine independent, assisted, and memory care living. Gardens at Escondido is committed on delivering an engaging, enriching, and relaxing lifestyle for a quality senior living experience in the renowned SoCal warmth and comfort.
The Aura difference is found in the quality care and forward-thinking approach for each individual to grow, learn, and connect in a vibrant environment. Community features include luxury amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, beautifully furnished apartments, 24-hour care, and an in-home emergency call system.
Inspection Report Summary for Gardens at Escondido
The California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division repeatedly inspected **Gardens at Encondido** (Facility #374604545) over the past three years, documenting a generally compliant operation but noting a few outstanding issues linked to a change of ownership and recent infrastructure repairs. In mid‑2022 the facility was transitioning from Ventas Operating Holdings to Pacifica CA LLC; the licensing analyst confirmed that the current administrator’s certificate was pending and the facility had an outstanding balance of nearly three thousand dollars on its prior license. The pre‑licensing visit noted a non‑serviceable elevator, a recent flood that affected nine resident units, and ongoing repairs scheduled for mid‑October and mid‑November. Despite these conditions, the analysts found no safety or regulatory deficiencies that would prevent the issuance of a new license, provided the facility met the required repairs.
In the 2024 cycle, two unannounced visits—an annual inspection and a case‑management follow‑up—focused on resident safety, staff qualifications, and operational standards. Staff interviews and observations of resident rooms, dining facilities, and activity areas revealed that the facility maintained clean, well‑equipped environments, complied with fire and disaster protocols, and employed sufficient personnel to meet resident needs. No deficiencies were cited, and the licensing analysts reported that the facility’s care practices, medication management, and record‑keeping met all applicable Title 22 requirements. A separate case‑management incident visit in June 2024 addressed a self‑reported resident exit; the visit confirmed no health or safety concerns and resulted in a wellness check, but no further action was deemed necessary.
Across all reports, the primary pattern is a facility that, while navigating ownership transition and addressing a few minor maintenance and financial matters, continues to uphold the core standards of elder care. The licensing analysts consistently found no significant violations of licensing requirements, and resident care, safety protocols, and staff competence remained in compliance. The reports underscore the importance of timely resolution of outstanding administrative issues—such as pending certificates and facility repairs—to sustain the facility’s license and ensure uninterrupted, quality care for its residents.
Facility Overview
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Facility ID
Unique ID assigned by the California Department of Social Services for this licensed facility.
374604545 -
Facility Type
Indicates the state license category — e.g., RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal.
LICENSED
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility’s license was first issued by the state.
February 28, 2023
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Licensee / Operator
Entity or organization legally responsible for managing this facility.
PACIFICA EL NORTE LP;ESCONDIDO EL NORTE MGR. LLC.
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County
The California county where the facility is located.
SAN DIEGO
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Regional Office
The regional CDSS office that oversees inspections for this facility (based on internal state code).
18
Inspection & Compliance
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All Visits
Sum of inspections, complaint visits, and other administrative visits.
24 visits
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Inspections
Formal inspections conducted by the state’s licensing division.
2 inspections
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Other Visits
Administrative or follow-up visits not related to complaints or inspections.
7 visits
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Complaint Visits
Inspections triggered by official complaints filed with the state.
15 complaints
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Citations
Number of deficiencies or violations found during inspections
1 citations
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Official Report
Opens the facility’s official licensing and inspection record on the California DSS Transparency Portal.
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Alcove
Building Type: 3-storey
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Where will you be?
1.7 miles from city center
1342 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026
Email: [email protected]
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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Beds shows the number of beds currently filled in each community agianst the total number of beds. Higher occupied beds usually indicates strong demand and reputation, while lower occupancy may suggest more availability for new residents.
Community |
Occupancy |
Beds |
Home Revenue |
Owner |
CCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCONDIDO CARE CENTER | 93.9% | 180 | $10,328,042.00 | B UNDER THE KEH 1999 FAMILY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 8, 1999 | 56040 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF ESCONDIDO | 92.9% | 120 | $13,822,670.00 | ESCONDIDO POST ACUTE LLC | 555427 |
| MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIRE | 74.7% | 145 | $9,162,112.00 | FRANCIS, LISA | 555906 |
| PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE | 91.1% | 98 | $5,008,866.00 | 555764 | |
| REDWOOD TERRACE HEALTH CENTER | 81.7% | 202 | $18,778,220.00 | HUMANGOOD SOCAL | 555146 |
| VALLE VISTA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL | 92.5% | 59 | $7,156,412.00 | 55500 | |
| WEST ESCONDIDO HEALTHCARE LLC | 92.2% | 74 | $10,139,596.00 | FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | 55067 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
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