Nursing homes in Escondido, CA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Escondido, part of the San Diego area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.9★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Escondido, located in San Diego County, offers seven nursing home facilities serving residents across the 92025, 92026, and 92027 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, with four locations achieving a top 5-star designation. Among these, Escondido Post Acute, operated by PACS Group, stands out as one of the community’s highest-rated nursing care providers.

What to look for in Escondido

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 3 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Escondido

1. 1
   ESCONDIDO POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   REDWOOD TERRACE HEALTH CENTER

   HUMANGOOD · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   OCEAN VIEW POST ACUTE

   DAVID JOHNSON · Large
   5.0
4. 4
   MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

   MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY · Small
   5.0
5. 5
   Valley Vista Post Acute

   COVENANT CARE · Medium
   3.0
6. 6
   PALOMAR HEIGHTS POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   3.0
7. 7
   PALOMAR VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   1.0

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