Escondido Senior Living

Escondido Senior Living sits on four acres of landscaped grounds at 1351 E Washington Avenue in Escondido, CA, where people can walk the paths, enjoy the green lawns, or relax on benches in covered patios and courtyards. The community serves many needs, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing and rehab, adult day care, home care, and senior services through Pacifica Senior Living Escondido. The staff includes live-in aides, licensed nursing staff, and separate housekeeping teams that take care of residents day and night, and the community stays open 24/7, so there's always someone around for help.

The facility is known for its specialized memory care program for adults with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and it keeps secured, comfortable spaces to support those residents, helping to prevent confusion and wandering. For those needing assisted living, caregivers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily activities, and everyone gets a personalized care plan so needs are met. They also have respite care for short-term stays and an adult day care program. Escondido Senior Living features private studio apartments with comfortable beds, sliding glass doors, personal TVs, and accessible bathrooms, and the setting is designed for both comfort and safety.

Residents spend time indoors and out, with sitting balconies, activity rooms, a grand staircase, a theater room, and a piano lounge. Dining feels inviting, with chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals served three times a day in a cozy dining room with chandeliers and friendly staff ready to help. There's also an on-site hair salon with styling chairs and shampoo bowls for grooming. The place is pet-friendly, with an on-site dog park and walking paths, and it's easy to find spots for quiet reflection or social time with friends.

Activities keep life busy, with daily games, movie screenings, art projects, bingo, poker, exercise, and scheduled outings, while casino trips and celebrations add to the fun. Walkways and lobbies are wide and welcoming, filled with warm lighting and comfortable seats where people visit or wait for family. Outdoor spaces have seating, potted plants, and room for social gatherings. Housekeeping and laundry get done weekly, while staff handle chores so residents can focus on activities and making friends. The management team is described as down-to-earth and professional, and the staff are often called helpful, caring, and friendly, supporting a community where older adults can stay active and engaged. The facility's license dates to November 1, 2013, and it maintains a drug-free, equal-opportunity workplace with positive support for staff. Amenities and care are tailored to the needs of seniors, with skilled nursing available for higher medical needs, and the community also provides resources to help families understand senior care planning, costs, and available benefits.

Escondido Senior Living is managed by Pacifica Senior Living.

Pacifica Senior Living, a division of Pacifica Companies (family-owned since 1978), was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Operating over 90 communities across 13-14 states with concentrations in California, Florida, and Arizona, Pacifica has grown to become the 13th largest overall senior care provider in the United States. The company ranks as the 5th largest memory care provider, 10th largest assisted living provider, and 21st largest independent living provider nationally, serving thousands of residents from coast to coast through their comprehensive care offerings.

Pacifica's mission centers on creating a lifestyle of independence, security, and peace of mind for each individual and their family. The company provides personalized, compassionate care services through their signature Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, which focus on the individual while offering customized care plans that respect each resident's needs, preferences, and privacy. Their philosophy emphasizes striking a balance between assistance and independence, providing dignified and compassionate retirement experiences in environments that feel like home. Each community is managed individually, allowing for tailored support of unique resident profiles and communal character, with everything from scheduling to dining menus designed around residents' preferences.

The company's specialized memory care programs demonstrate their expertise in dementia care. Their Legacies™ Memory Care program helps patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss feel safe and secure while providing memory-boosting activities. The innovative Amara Memory Support program creates welcoming and empowering environments that celebrate the essence of people rather than focusing on their diagnosis. Programming encompasses nine Focus Elements of Life: Recreation, Service, Spirituality, Movement, Sensory, Household Connection, Community, Exploration, and Creative Arts, delivered through stimulating activities including gardening, culinary adventures, musical experiences, creative artistic outlets, and mindfulness practices.

Pacifica offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and adult day care services. All communities focus on promoting well-being by meeting care needs while facilitating social interactions, activities, and wellness programs. Despite recent financial challenges leading to the bankruptcy of one management entity affecting approximately 20 California facilities, the majority of Pacifica's nearly 100 communities continue operating, maintaining their commitment to advancing senior living and providing peace of mind to residents and families through warm, family-like communities where each resident receives individualized attention while maintaining dignity and independence.