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.
