7 nursing homes in Escondido, California
San Diego County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 7
- average CMS stars
- 4
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 609
Which Escondido nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 7 nursing homes in Escondido are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community.
Star ratings across Escondido
The average overall CMS rating in Escondido is 4 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 4 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 7 nursing homes in Escondido
- Escondido Post Acute421 E Mission Ave, Escondido 92025
- Ocean View Post Acute1980 Felicita Road, Escondido 92025
- Palomar Heights Post Acute1260 E Ohio Avenue, Escondido 92027
- Palomar Vista Healthcare Center201 N Fig Street, Escondido 92025
- Redwood Terrace Health Center710 W 13th Ave, Escondido 92025
- Valley Vista Post Acute1025 W. Second Avenue, Escondido 92025
- Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community100 Holland Glen, Escondido 92026
Escondido nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Terrace Health Center | 5 of 5 | 7 |
| Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Escondido Post Acute | 4 of 5 | 12 |
| Ocean View Post Acute | 3 of 5 | 16 |
| Palomar Heights Post Acute | 3 of 5 | 17 |
Fines and abuse flags in Escondido
1 home was fined $8,176 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Escondido
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Escondido, CA?
7 certified homes with 609 beds.
Which nursing homes in Escondido have the best ratings?
Escondido Post Acute and Redwood Terrace Health Center have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.