Maple Manor Board and Care

    1744 S Maple St, Escondido, CA, 92025
    4.8 · 9 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean, caring facility; minor concern

    I placed my loved one here and had a very positive, honest experience overall. The family-owned, two-story facility is spotless with private rooms/baths, homemade meals, a big backyard/playground and lots of activities (bingo, arts & crafts, walks); staff are professional, friendly, genuinely caring, communicative and the roughly 7:1 staff-to-resident ratio felt adequate. It's reasonably priced and great value, and I would consider it as an option - not perfect (I was uneasy about a resident with schizophrenia without a clear dementia diagnosis), but care needs were met.

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    4.78 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Family-owned operation
    • Private rooms
    • Private bathrooms
    • Small size (24 rooms) for a more intimate setting
    • Staff-to-resident ratio reported as 7:1
    • Center area for meals and socializing
    • Big backyard and playground
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas
    • Spotless resident rooms
    • Friendly, caring, and professional staff
    • Good communication with families; families are kept in the loop
    • Aides and staff are described as genuinely caring
    • Excellent and attentive care; care needs met
    • Homemade meals that residents enjoy
    • Residents have a healthy appetite (meals well-received)
    • Reasonably priced; good value for money
    • Flexible and accommodating management/staff
    • Active social programming (outside walks, bingo, arts & crafts)
    • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers

    Cons

    • At least one reviewer felt it was 'not the best place' (unspecified complaint)
    • Potential suitability concern for residents with primary psychiatric diagnoses (example cited: schizophrenia without a clear dementia diagnosis)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Maple Manor Board and Care is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize that this is a family-owned, small, two-story home with 24 rooms, which contributes to an intimate, community feeling. The facility is repeatedly described as clean and well maintained — reviewers mention spotless rooms and clean common areas — and the building’s layout includes a central area for meals and socializing as well as a large backyard and playground that support outdoor activities and casual social interaction.

    Care quality and staff performance are recurring strengths in the reviews. The staff are consistently characterized as friendly, caring, professional, and communicative. Families report being kept in the loop and appreciate the aides’ genuine concern for residents. Several reviewers explicitly state that care needs are met and describe the experience as excellent; one reviewer noted an explicit staff-to-resident ratio of 7:1, and others described staffing as adequate and flexible. Reviewers also used words like accommodating and honest to describe management and staff demeanor, suggesting transparent practices and responsiveness to family concerns.

    Dining and daily life are also highlighted positively. Homemade meals are mentioned multiple times and appear to be well received — reviewers note residents have a healthy appetite, indicating the food quality and menu meet resident preferences. Activity programming is present and varied: staff organize outside walks, bingo, arts and crafts, and other activities that contribute to an engaged community. The facility’s small size and the described social spaces (central dining/social area, backyard) support these day-to-day interactions.

    Value and recommendations are another strong theme. Multiple reviewers call Maple Manor a good value or reasonably priced, even comparing it favorably to more expensive alternatives. Many reviewers say they would recommend or would consider the facility as an option, and several characterize their experience as very good or great overall.

    Notwithstanding the largely positive tone, there are limited but important concerns to note. One reviewer simply stated that it was "not the best place" without elaborating, which is an isolated, unspecified negative comment. A more concrete concern raised by another reviewer involves clinical suitability: they questioned the placement of a resident with schizophrenia who did not have a definite dementia diagnosis. That comment suggests potential limitations or questions about the facility’s appropriateness for residents whose primary needs are psychiatric rather than dementia-related. This is a single, specific worry in an otherwise positive set of reviews, but it is meaningful because it touches on clinical admission criteria and the fit between resident needs and available services.

    In summary, Maple Manor Board and Care is frequently praised for its clean, home-like environment; attentive, caring staff; homemade meals; active social programming; and perceived value. The facility’s small, family-owned character and reportedly favorable staff-to-resident ratio contribute to an intimate, well-supervised atmosphere that many families find reassuring. The main pattern of concern is limited and focused on clinical appropriateness for residents with primary psychiatric diagnoses; prospective families should verify the facility’s admission criteria, staff training, and experience with specific clinical needs. Given the generally strong positive feedback, an in-person visit and direct conversation with management about clinical policies, staffing, and behavioral-health accommodations would be a reasonable next step for families with residents who have complex psychiatric or non-dementia needs.

    Location

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    About Maple Manor Board and Care

    Maple Manor Board and Care sits on South Maple Street in Escondido, California, and serves as a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility with a strong focus on Alzheimer's and dementia care, so you'll notice the community is well-secured with technology like bracelets that ring an alarm if residents wander outside the safe areas, which goes a long way for families needing peace of mind. The facility has 31 licensed beds in a two-story building with 24 rooms, all set up to feel comfortable and home-like, and every room comes with a private bath and shower. Residents can choose between studio and semi-private rooms, and there's a community area for dining, games, and socializing, plus a backyard playground that brings back memories of old schoolyards and offers a place to relax or watch activity. State and local authorities, such as the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, have completed surveys here and Maple Manor Board and Care stays licensed by the state.

    The staff offers help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, or eating, and they keep things running with regular housekeeping and laundry. The team provides special dementia and behavioral care, even for those with major behavioral challenges or a tendency to wander, while the building itself is designed to provide safety and routine for those who need it most. If someone needs help with diabetic care, including blood sugar monitoring or insulin, or support with incontinence, the staff handles it, and they're well-trained for one-person or two-person transfers, even with lifting devices. The facility also provides ambulatory care and hospice care as needed. It features independent living options, assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and skilled nursing, and allows both male and female residents-though it states it's for female residents only.

    Residents get three meals a day with homemade cooking that's adjusted to their tastes, and there's room service for folks who want to dine privately or when they can't get to the dining hall themselves. Pets are allowed, which keeps things feeling like home, and no one smokes inside-there's a strict no-smoking policy in all indoor spaces. Maple Manor offers services like complimentary transportation to doctor visits, errands, and community outings, making it easier to visit nearby cafes, parks, twenty local restaurants, and worship places. Residents can see any of thirteen nearby physicians, fill prescriptions at one of eleven pharmacies, and are close to two hospitals for emergency or special care.

    Social activities take up a good part of every week, with things like exercise classes, bingo, walks, arts and crafts, and educational programs led by attentive staff, who treat residents like members of an extended family and encourage active participation. There's a hair salon on-site, housekeeping, laundry, outdoor patios, gardens, and secured parking for residents as well. The rooms and grounds are clean and well-kept, and the atmosphere tries to be relaxed, comfortable, and family-friendly. Maple Manor Board and Care produces published prices for semi-private and studio rooms, so families know what to expect every month. It doesn't accept Medicare for payment unless certified by CMS, but it remains connected to other local residential care and assisted living options nearby for those who might need a different fit.

    The property is grounded in routines and care models that provide support with daily living, including reminders and hands-on help for residents with memory loss or incontinence. It's got a long record of excellent ratings, with a five-star average and reviews confirmed as first-hand experiences. Advisors help families find the right fit, and the entire place is designed to keep people safe, active, and as independent as possible while still offering high levels of support and attention, and that's become what folks count on when looking for senior care in the Escondido area.

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