Nursing homes in Escondido, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Escondido has 7 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 4.0 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 7
- Certified homes
- 4.0 ★
- Well above average for CA · California 3.1
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 609
- Certified beds
All 7 nursing homes in Escondido, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community | 19 | None | |
| 2 | Ocean View Post Acute | 120 | None | |
| 3 | Redwood Terrace Health Center | 59 | None | |
| 4 | Escondido Post Acute | 180 | None | |
| 5 | Valley Vista Post Acute | 59 | None | |
| 6 | Palomar Heights Post Acute | 98 | $12K | |
| 7 | Palomar Vista Healthcare Center | 74 | None |
Ratings in Escondido are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Escondido
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Escondido, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
