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Located in the heart of San Diego’s North County region, Escondido is an idyllic spot for families and retirees. It’s no surprise that this bustling community of 151,625 is home to approximately 17,740 senior citizens. Residents are 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, 30 miles from San Diego and minutes from an array of local attractions, including the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Dixon Lake and the 3,200-acre Daley Ranch nature preserve.
Assisted living facilities provide personalized services and a maintenance-free lifestyle for seniors who can no longer live independently but don’t require the intensive care provided in nursing homes. Care services typically include help with personal tasks and medication management, and communities typically offer diverse enrichment activities. Assisted living costs an average of $5,475 per month in Escondido, CA, which is higher than the statewide norm.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Escondido, including costs, funding options and low-cost resources that support older individuals.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, Escondido’s assisted living communities charge an average of $5,475 per month.
In Escondido, the average rate of assisted living is higher than both the state and national averages of $5,250 and $4,500 per month, respectively.
Escondido’s seniors pay less for assisted living than those inland in El Centro, where the average rate is $6,150 per month. Prices drop to $5,250 in Los Angeles. Continuing north to Oxnard, rates jump to $5,750. Even farther north, assisted living facilities in San Francisco and Napa typically charge around $6,319 and $6,300 per month, correspondingly. At the top of California in Redding, costs fall to $4,450. Visalia’s seniors pay around $3,450 per month, which is more than $2,000 less than their contemporaries in Escondido.
NOTE: Data for Escondido was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| Park Avenue Community Center/Escondido Senior Center | (760) 839-4688 | This government-operated senior center delivers hot meals and organizes a variety of free recreational programs, including games, fitness classes, dances and transportation. Area residents can take advantage of the Center’s library, billiards room and coffee lounge. |
| Senior Service Council Escondido | (760) 480-0611 | Founded in 1972, this local nonprofit offers tax preparation assistance, computer classes, support groups, estate planning and utility bill assistance for seniors. The organization also organizes local and regional travel opportunities, including day trips, bus tours and cruises. |
| Aging and Independent Services | (800) 510-2020 | Operated by the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency, AIS is a one-stop-shop that helps seniors, disabled adults and caregivers access free and low-cost assistance through more than 30 local, state and federal programs. It provides informational services, in-home care, wellness programs, enrichment activities and elder rights advocacy. |
| Office of Military & Veterans Affairs | (760) 740-5573 | The County of San Diego Office of Military & Veterans Affairs provides a variety of services to active-duty service members, veterans, family members and survivors. Driver’s license verification and college fee waiver processing are available at the Escondido field office, and additional benefits are offered at the main county office in San Diego. |
| Access to Independence North County Branch | (619) 293-3500 | This is one of four Access to Independence locations dedicated to serving seniors and disabled adults. The organization offers peer-to-peer support, home modifications, assistive technology, advocacy groups, creative workshops and transitional care planning. It also manages four regional food pantries. |
| Elder Law & Advocacy | (760) 439-2535 | Based in San Diego, Elder Law & Advocacy provides free legal assistance to more than 8,000 seniors and caregivers every year. It offers legal advice on issues related to housing, contracts, consumer products and services, and benefits. Staff attorneys also advocate for nursing home residents and help to secure restraining orders in elder abuse cases. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Escondido area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
