21,269 people 65 and older live in Escondido (Census, ACS 2019-2023). Here is every Medicare-rated and State-licensed care option in town, from the government's own data, rebuilt every morning.
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Escondido by the numbers: what's here, and what's thin
Of the 27,003 people 65 and older in Escondido's ZIP codes, 22% live alone (North County: 21%), 11% live below the poverty line (8%) and 35% have a disability (28%). Here is what's in town for them, per 1,000 of the people who need each thing, against the rate across North County.
| What | In town | Escondido rate | North County rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living beds per 1,000 people 75+ | 2,599 | 225.1 | 164.8 | more than most (1.4x) |
| Nursing home beds per 1,000 people 85+ | 609 | 165.1 | 133.0 | about even |
| Adult day centers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | more than most (1.3x) |
| In-home care agency offices per 1,000 65+ living alone | 16 | 2.7 | 2.2 | about even |
| Primary care doctors who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 145 | 5.4 | 5.6 | about even |
| Specialists who take Medicare's rate per 1,000 people 65+ | 200 | 7.4 | 10.2 | a bit under (73%) |
| Therapists and psychiatrists in Medicare per 1,000 people 65+ | 67 | 2.5 | 4.2 | a bit under (59%) |
| Medicare equipment suppliers per 1,000 65+ with a disability | 21 | 2.2 | 2.4 | about even |
| Low-cost clinic sites per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 43 | 14.1 | 8.1 | more than most (1.7x) |
| Dental offices that take Medi-Cal per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 50 | 16.4 | 12.5 | more than most (1.3x) |
| HUD senior apartment units per 1,000 65+ below poverty | 165 | 53.9 | 66.6 | about even |
| Dialysis stations per 1,000 people 65+ | 56 | 2.1 | 1.2 | more than most (1.7x) |
Census ACS 2019-2023 by ZIP (tables B01001, B11007, B17001, B18101); supply from CMS, the State's Community Care Licensing, DHCS, HRSA and HUD, the same data as the pages linked above. The North County rate pools the towns each dataset covers. Rebuilt every morning.
Nursing homes in Escondido (7)
| Nursing home | Medicare stars | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Escondido Post Acute 421 E Mission Ave · (760) 747-0430 | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| Redwood Terrace Health Center 710 W 13Th Ave · (760) 747-4306 | ★★★★★ | 59 |
| Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community 100 Holland Glen · (760) 746-2500 | ★★★★★ | 19 |
| Valley Vista Post Acute 1025 W. Second Avenue · (760) 745-1842 | ★★★★☆ | 59 |
| Ocean View Post Acute 1980 Felicita Road · (760) 741-6109 | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| Palomar Heights Post Acute 1260 E Ohio Avenue · (760) 746-1100 | ★★★☆☆ | 98 |
| Palomar Vista Healthcare Center 201 N Fig Street · (760) 746-0303 | ★★☆☆☆ | 74 |
CMS Care Compare. All nursing homes near Solana Beach, rated, and what the inspectors found at each.
Assisted living in Escondido (86)
| Community | Beds |
|---|---|
| Cypress Court Escondido 1255 N. Broadway · (760) 747-1940 | 293 |
| Redwood Terrace 710 West 13Th Avenue · (760) 747-4306 | 210 |
| Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community 100 Holland Glen · (760) 746-2500 | 200 |
| Westmont Of Escondido 500 E Valley Pkwy · (760) 737-5110 | 200 |
| Las Villas Del Norte 1325 Las Villas Way · (760) 741-1047 | 198 |
| Escondido Senior Living 1351 E Washington Ave · (760) 741-3055 | 143 |
| Ivy Park At Escondido 930 Monticello Drive · (760) 747-4888 | 123 |
| Ivy Park At Escondido 930 Monticello Drive · (760) 747-4888 | 123 |
| Silverado Senior Living-Escondido 1500 Borden Road · (760) 737-7900 | 104 |
| Gardens At Escondido 1342 North Escondido Blvd · (760) 480-8155 | 101 |
| Vista Del Lago Memory Care 1817 Avenida Del Diablo · (760) 741-2888 | 96 |
| Crestview Manor 350 S. Vine Street · (760) 745-0160 | 38 |
| Maple Manor 1744 So. Maple · (760) 743-0632 | 31 |
| Country Club Guest Home 25533 Rua Michelle · (760) 747-0957 | 30 |
| Villa Monticello Assisted Living 25695 N. Centre City Parkway · (760) 738-1555 | 29 |
Plus 58 small licensed homes for 6 or fewer residents. Every one, with State inspection reports: the North County assisted living finder (pick Escondido).
Home health agencies in Escondido (7)
- Uni Care Home Health Inc: 4 stars · (760) 510-0055
- Emerald Triune Home Health Services, Inc: 3.5 stars · (760) 294-9680
- Palomar Home Health Services: not rated · (442) 281-3800
- Interim Healthcare San Diego Home Health: not rated · (760) 432-9811
- Direct Care Nursing Corporation: not rated ·
- Life Care Home Health Services, Llc: not rated · (760) 975-3493
- Liahona Home Health Agency, Inc.: not rated · (760) 466-8109
Medicare pays for home health with $0 copay if you're homebound and a provider orders it. Every North County agency, rated.
Hospice that serves Escondido (48)
Hospice comes to the house, so it's who serves Escondido that counts, not where the office is. 48 hospices based in San Diego County list Escondido ZIP codes with Medicare; the best-rated by families:
- Together Hospice Care LLC: ★★★★★ from families, 98% would definitely recommend · (760) 743-3055
- Hospice of the North Coast: ★★★★☆ from families, 90% would definitely recommend · (760) 431-4100
- Lightbridge Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 89% would definitely recommend · (858) 458-2992
- Silverado Hospice San Diego: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend
- Radiant Hospice: ★★★★☆ from families, 86% would definitely recommend · (619) 550-3570
- Sharp HospiceCare: ★★★☆☆ from families, 88% would definitely recommend · (619) 667-1900
- Apreva Hospice: ★★★☆☆ from families, 87% would definitely recommend · (619) 450-4414
- Mission Hospice Services of San Diego LLC: ★★★☆☆ from families, 83% would definitely recommend · (855) 848-5433
CMS Care Compare, CAHPS Hospice Survey. Medicare Part A pays for hospice care. Every one, with the Care Index and a town filter.
Adult day care in Escondido (7)
A safe, social day for a parent and a break for the caregiver. Medi-Cal's CBAS benefit pays for adult day health care for people who qualify.
- Avid Bdp Pennsylvania: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (858) 442-6840
- Avid Behavioral Day Program: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (442) 999-5740
- Easter Seals Southern California Escondido: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 737-3990
- Independent Options/Advanced Options San Diego: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 743-7193
- Learning Services Escondido-Adult Day Care: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 746-3223
- Opportunities Unlimited: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 747-5112
- United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. Of San Diego County: State-licensed adult day program, ask who they serve · (760) 743-1050
CDPH and CDSS licensing data. Every licensed option in the county, and how Medi-Cal pays.
In-home care agencies in Escondido (16)
- Angels, A New Beginning In Home Care LLC · (760) 877-2144
- Brightstar Care · (760) 738-1926
- Casa Companion Homecare Solutions · (858) 221-4885
- Cornerstone Caregiving West LLC · (760) 546-5407
- Cura Home Health Inc. · (760) 746-5568
- Get Intouch Home Care Services LLC · (858) 610-3753
- Home Helpers Home Care Of North San Diego · (949) 514-4153
- Legacy Care LLC · (619) 734-7493
- Lifeline Essential Care · (858) 414-2652
- Partners In Home Care, LLC · (858) 261-4639
- Rose Home Care, Inc. Dba Home Instead · (858) 753-6440
- Senior Care Services · (760) 536-6379
- Senior Helpers San Diego North · (619) 307-0352
- Socal Elite Care Providers LLC · (760) 807-1457
- Uni Care At Home · (800) 796-6912
- Vision Home Care LLC · (858) 648-3402
Licensed by the State (CDSS). Every North County agency, and what to ask before you hire.
Doctors who take Medicare in Escondido
123 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare have offices in Escondido, including geriatricians Dr. Hardeep Phull, Dr. Christian Ramirez Haro. The full list, with who accepts assignment and telehealth (pick your town).
HUD senior apartments in Escondido
- Escondido Apts: 91 assisted units, average tenant rent $410
- Silvercrest Escondido: 74 assisted units, average tenant rent $437
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Questions people ask
How many assisted living facilities are in Escondido?
86 licensed by the State of California, 58 of them small homes for 6 or fewer residents (Community Care Licensing, 2026-09-30).
What are the best-rated nursing homes in Escondido?
Medicare's 5-star overall ratings in Escondido: Escondido Post Acute, Redwood Terrace Health Center, Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community.
How do I find a doctor who takes Medicare in Escondido?
CMS lists 123 primary care doctors enrolled in Medicare with offices in Escondido. Call to ask if they're taking new patients.
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