Anthony Heights Villa RCFE

    1519 Anthony Heights Drive, Escondido, CA, 92026
    4.5 · 4 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      5.0

      Warm spotless facility, exceptional staff

      I instantly felt at home in this warm, spotless facility - beautiful home and grounds, exceptional outdoor views, and a master bedroom with a private bath. Vera's insight and the kind, knowledgeable staff made the tour pleasant and their helpful care advice made this my first choice; I highly recommend it.

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      Amenities

      4.50 · 4 reviews

      Overall rating

      1. 5
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      3. 3
      4. 2
      5. 1
      • Care

        5.0
      • Staff

        4.0
      • Meals

        4.5
      • Amenities

        4.3
      • Value

        4.5

      Pros

      • Kind, helpful staff
      • Pleasant, informative tour experience
      • Lovely, home-like residence
      • Spotless, well-maintained interior
      • Master bedroom with private bath
      • Beautiful grounds and outdoor space
      • Exceptional views
      • Comfortable, warm atmosphere
      • Individualized care that caters to clients
      • Helpful advice from staff/management
      • Vera's insight and experience
      • Highly recommended / first-choice facility
      • Convenient, desirable location

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment across the provided reviews of Anthony Heights Villa RCFE is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently highlight the facility as a tasteful, comfortable, and well-maintained residence that many consider their first choice. Cleanliness and maintenance are emphasized repeatedly (described as "spotless" and "lovely home"), and the property’s aesthetic qualities — beautiful grounds, wonderful outdoor space, and exceptional views — are prominent and frequently mentioned strengths. Multiple reviewers also note a warm, home-like atmosphere that contributes to residents’ comfort and sense of well-being.

      Care quality and staff are another central theme. Reviews explicitly reference "care quality" and say the facility "caters to their clients," indicating that reviewers perceive the staff as attentive and responsive to individual needs. Specific staff praise includes descriptions such as "kind staff" and recognition of helpful guidance during tours. One name, Vera, is singled out for her insight and experience, suggesting that leadership or a particular staff member plays a visible and trusted role in admissions or care coordination. The presence of "helpful advice" during tours or interactions further reinforces the impression that staff are knowledgeable and customer-focused.

      Facilities and accommodations receive detailed positive notes. In addition to the general characterization of the building as a "lovely home," reviewers mention specific room features such as a master bedroom with a private bath, underscoring the availability of private, comfortable living arrangements. The outdoor areas and grounds are repeatedly praised for their beauty and value — reviewers consider the outdoor space and views an important asset of the property, likely contributing to residents’ quality of life and appeal to prospective families.

      What is not present in these summaries is explicit comment on certain operational details often important to prospective families: there are no mentions of dining quality or menus, the nature and frequency of activities or programming, medication management and clinical staffing levels, staffing ratios, cost or contract terms, or any specific incidents of concern. Because the reviews are uniformly positive and focused on environment, cleanliness, staff demeanor, and specific personnel (Vera), they give a clear impression of a well-kept, personal-care oriented small facility with strong customer-service qualities, but do not provide a comprehensive view of clinical or day-to-day programmatic operations.

      Patterns and notable points: reviewers repeatedly emphasize cleanliness, home-like ambiance, excellent outdoor space and views, and a positive admissions/tour experience. The recurring mention that the facility "caters to their clients" and is a "first choice" suggests a pattern of personalized care and satisfaction among families who engaged with the home. The explicit naming of a staff member (Vera) as a trusted resource points to effective, visible management or caregiving leadership that influences family impressions. No negative themes or concerns appear in the supplied summaries.

      Recommendations based on the review content: the strong positive feedback on atmosphere, grounds, cleanliness, and staff interactions supports Anthony Heights Villa RCFE as an attractive option for those prioritizing a home-like setting and individualized attention. Prospective families should, however, seek additional, targeted information not covered in these reviews — for example, specifics on dining services, daily activities and social programming, clinical care capabilities, staffing ratios and qualifications, medication management, levels of supervision, and contract/cost details — to build a complete picture before making a placement decision. The absence of negative comments in these summaries is notable and encouraging, but should be supplemented by direct questions and, if possible, multiple visits or conversations with current families to confirm consistency across all aspects of care and operations.

      Location

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      About Anthony Heights Villa RCFE

      Anthony Heights Villa RCFE sits in Escondido, California, and you'll find it in a peaceful, quiet spot with lovely views of the Escondido Hills, feeling pretty tucked away even though there are shops and city conveniences not too far off, and the whole place feels like a home more than a facility since there are only six beds and ground-floor private or shared rooms, each with a private bathroom that you can get to with a wheelchair if you need to. The staff keeps things simple and friendly, with a cheerful team around day and night, including 24-hour caregivers under a pharmacist's eye who help with bathing, dressing, medication, incontinence, and all kinds of basic care, always paying attention to individual needs, so if someone needs support for diabetic or ambulatory issues, that gets covered too.

      You can find both independent and assisted living, with options for skilled nursing and memory care for folks who have Alzheimer's or trouble with memory, and there are locked sections so residents don't wander, plus security and safety features like accessible showers and alarm systems, which helps everyone feel comfortable. There's plenty of outdoor space, gardens, and a backyard where residents can walk or just sit and soak in the view, and the inside has comfy common areas, a reading room, game rooms, maybe even a spot for a hot tub or wellness time if the schedule fits, plus air-conditioned apartments and cable or satellite TV and internet access.

      Everyone gets home-cooked meals three times a day, and the kitchen handles all kinds of diets from kosher to vegetarian, vegan, organic, low-salt or low-sugar, and even room service is possible if you're not up for the dining room, which is set up restaurant-style. You'll notice the activities are varied, from Bible study, stretching classes, birthday parties, music therapy, to outings for shopping or faith services, and sometimes they host Catholic and Protestant monthly services and devotionals, and there's a beautician or traveling stylist who comes by to help residents with haircuts or grooming.

      Anthony Heights offers transportation for errands or doctor's appointments at an extra cost, and there's on-site parking for families, too. Laundry, medication help, incontinence care, and regular housekeeping come with the package, and if residents need hospice care, memory support, or extra attention as health needs change, the staff will provide that at an intermediate level of care for those who need help, but not 24/7 nursing. The environment is quiet, with a sense of calm, and you can always find someone to talk to or a spot to sit in the garden when the weather's nice. The starting cost for memory care is about $4,500 per month, and services are adjusted to each resident as needed, with schedules and activities modified when health or interests shift.

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