Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community

Silverado Memory Care Escondido is AMAZING!! There is no better place A family friend that was on his own was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. We began a very long journey down a path we had no experience in. We first moved him into assisted living facilities. He was in assisted living for 2 months and they said he needed to go to memory care. The assisted living place he was in was nice so we moved him into their memory care. Needless to say the memory care was not treating him well. We noticed he felt very agitated and at this point in his disease he was nonverbal so he could not tell us what was wrong. He was a wonderer would walk all the time being it was a small area he kept trying to escape. We started noticing how others were being cared for and knew we had to get him out of there and find a place where he would be well cared for and would be happy. We researched and made a list of highly rated memory care facilities and we began a 2 week tour of many memory care facilities in Escondido, Vista and Rancho Bernardo. We had a list of things we were looking for to find to right facility. 1. Resident to staff ratio by California law it’s a max of 5 to 1 we both agreed was way too many for even a highly trained nurse. 2. The attitude of the staff towards the residents 3. Affordability must stay on his budget 4. Cleanliness of the facility. How does it smell? Are the residents clean? 5. Do the residents look happy, is there activities for them to do. 6. Distance from our house being we will be visiting regularly. 7. Reading reviews on line on many different sources As the tours went on we came to understand there is allot of large companies that own multiple facilities and are bought and sold sometimes yearly. It is big business and with that profits can easily become the priority over patient care. You could tell corners were cut, understaffed, and untrained. High employee turnover is a major red flag. Because Silverado had the highest price they were the last one we toured mostly out of curiosity. As soon as we walked in the front door we could tell it was different. Every business has a culture and you feel it when you enter. Very welcoming staff. Many of the staff members have been there over 20 years. If you retain good people it means they are happy and will go the extra mile for the residents. Silverado is clean, organized, daily managers meeting as a former business owner I know how important this is. The lowest resident to caregiver ratio. All others were 5 to 1 California maximum. He liked to walk all the time. He was able to walk all over the facility and walk around outside in the beautiful gardens with paths, setting areas, fruit tree. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The food is really good and presented to the residents like they were going to a very nice restaurant to eat. Fast forward over a year later and hundreds of visits, nothing has changed. Same staff, same clean caring place. And a feeling when you leave from a visit every time that we made the right choice on his care.

Silverado Escondido is truly a remarkable memory care facility. From the moment you step onto the property, it’s clear that this is a place of warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. The setting is beautiful, creating a calming and serene environment for residents. The grounds are impeccably maintained, and the interiors are thoughtfully designed to be both comfortable and engaging for those with memory care needs. What truly sets Silverado Escondido apart, however, is its incredible staff. Every team member encountered was not only knowledgeable and skilled but also compassionate and patient. They understand the unique needs of residents and provide care that is both personalized and dignified. It’s evident that the staff takes the time to get to know each individual and their families, fostering a true sense of community and trust. If you are seeking a memory care facility that combines a beautiful environment with unparalleled professionalism and heartfelt compassion, Silverado Escondido is a shining example of what memory care should be.

I absolutely love the warmth and comfort that I feel when visiting this care community. Silverado Memory Care is a beautiful community with breathtaking views. The administrator is a wonderful example of what I believe all administrators should strive to emulate, as evident by his willingness support staff on the floor. The nurses, caregivers, activities, housekeeping and maintenance are wonderful! They're always present and actively engaged supporting residents and completing their duties and responsibilities. Staff have a good understanding of what it takes to provide a well organized, safe, clean and comfortable living environment. They demonstrate flexibility and work well together to resolve challenges. They are professional, personable and available to help visitors and one another to complete needed tasks to enhance the quality of life for each resident.

I can't say enough good things about the care that our elderly family member receives at Silverado. Not only is the facility immaculate and the grounds parklike, the staff is outstanding. In addition to skillfully expediting tasks that vary from resident to resident, they show each one kindness and affection, and are warm and welcoming to visitors. It's a happy place.