Kat G.Family member of a resident
Oct 2026
I moved my father from a larger, horribly run memory care unit to Escondido Senior Living. I had been losing sleep and stressing because I picked the first facility under duress and I came to realize very quickly that it wasn't fit for him or anyone else for that matter. Cristina was a Godsend and helped me quickly transfer my father. I was so incredibly relieved and grateful that they had a room for him. It was like going from an absolute nightmare to paradise. The move-in went seamlessly and this was while Cristina was on vacation! She still gave me all the help, attention and care I needed and told me she was always there for us. In fact, when I toured, a resident approached us and wished her a happy birthday and wanted to give her a gift. This of course, left a very good impression on me. I went from a place where no one cared about me or my father to Escondido Senior Living who truly do want the best for residents and their families. When we arrived to install my father's belongings we were greeted by Austin, the director of memory care and he was incredible! I could tell he enjoyed his job and that he wanted the best for my father and everyone in his care. When my father finally arrived he gathered the caregivers on staff who were all sweet and charming and introduced them to us. We did NOT get any of this kind of compassionate and wonderful treatment at the previous memory care unit. Best of all, the caregiver/resident ratio at Escondido Senior Living made me feel that my father would always be in the best of care and the facility itself was much cleaner and much better maintained. Also, at Escondido Senior Living, my father has his own shower where there was ONE communal shower for 60+ residents at the other memory care unit. Finding a home for your loved one is such an important and gut-wrenching decision. Don't be like me and pick something in haste. If you are lucky enough to move your loved one to Escondido Senior Living don't hesitate! I would give them more than 5 stars if I could and the cost is very reasonable for what you get in compassionate care, a clean and safe environment and a stellar management staff.
