Gardens at Escondido

I have taken my 91 yr old dad to The Gardens four times for short "respite care" stays. Unlike any other place I spoke with, The Gardens will accommodate a stay as short as two weeks. This is extremely helpful as we care for my dad at home and he is not quite ready for full time living there (assisted or independent). The price is reasonable. The facilities are good. Not overly fancy, but management provides all that the residents would want: exercise room/class, movie room, two or three separate outdoor sitting areas, and a nice dining room. The rooms themselves are clean and well maintained, with a variety of floorplans. Key for us is that they have an outdoor smoking area. The real attraction of The Gardens is the staff and the management. To a person...from the executive director on down...they are friendly, welcoming, and caring for the needs of my dad. Their attention to him goes beyond simple rote scheduling or provision of contracted services. They truly engage him, provide for any need that comes along (and there seem to be many unexpected such needs....), and treat him with respect. To anyone who is faced with placing a loved one in a place to live outside the home, you know that respect, and professional, friendly care, are critically important. I highly recommend The Gardens at Escondido to anyone who is in need of such service.

My grandmother lives here, the facility is clean and staff is so nice. Great care overall.

Took my grandpa to tour the community and he absolutely loved it, the staff was very welcoming.