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Nursing homes and assisted living in Escondido, California

Our directory lists 94 places to live with care in Escondido, California: 7 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 16 assisted living communities, and 71 residential care homes. 6 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 5 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in San Diego County.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Escondido Hil1 place · 3.1 miles awaySan Marcos22 places · 6.2 miles awayValley Center2 places · 9.9 miles awayPoway35 places · 11 miles awayVista34 places · 11 miles awayRancho Santa Fe1 place · 11 miles awayCarlsbad31 places · 12 miles awayEncinitas11 places · 13 miles awayBonsall3 places · 13 miles awayRamona3 places · 13 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Escondido?
Our directory lists 94 in Escondido, California: 7 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 87 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Escondido?
6 of the 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Escondido?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in California is $400 a day for a semi-private room (about $12,167 a month), and assisted living is $7,000 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in California.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Escondido?
No place in Escondido has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to California: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in California.

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