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The Springs Of Escondido

The Springs Of Escondido is an independent living community in Escondido, CA.

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The Springs Of Escondido

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with modern furniture and decor.
  • Outdoors

    A serene tropical resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees and lush gardens.
  • Decor

    A well-appointed dining room featuring a table set for a meal, adorned with elegant wall art and a floral centerpiece under a chandelier.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with an open kitchen, featuring comfortable sofas and a wooden table.
  • Building

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  • Architecture

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  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and soft lighting.
  • Windows

    A spacious and elegantly decorated lobby area with comfortable seating and soft lighting.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and comfortable chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A luxurious house with a landscaped garden and swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.
  • Kitchen

    A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a double sink.
  • Garden

    A serene hotel garden with a swimming pool surrounded by lush palm trees and greenery.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room featuring comfortable seating, a TV, and decorative elements.
  • Seating Area

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1261 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027

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4.7 from 123 reviews
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The Springs Of Escondido Costs & Pricing

The Springs of Escondido offers competitive pricing for its residential accommodations, particularly in comparison to both San Diego County and the broader California market. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $3,069 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $4,315 and the state average of $4,340. Similarly, the two-bedroom options at The Springs are priced at $4,679 per month, providing a more budget-friendly alternative compared to the San Diego County average of $5,219 and California's statewide average of $5,270. This makes The Springs of Escondido an attractive choice for those seeking quality living arrangements without the premium costs typically associated with this region.

Floor plansThe Springs Of EscondidoSan Diego CountyCalifornia
1 Bedroom$3,069$4,315$4,340
2 Bedrooms$4,679$5,219$5,270

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Overall Review of The Springs Of Escondido

differentiator 28 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Residents consistently praise the community’s restaurant-style dining experience.

Food is one of the most repeated positives, with residents and families describing meals as good, fresh, and sometimes “amazing.” Several also call out the chef or on-site cooking, along with dining room service and menu choices at meals. The community also offers restaurant-style dining along with dietary options such as gluten-free, low/no-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and diabetes-friendly meals.

  • A floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment featuring a kitchen, living/dining area, bathroom, and patio.
  • An empty restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A well-appointed dining room featuring a table set for a meal, adorned with elegant wall art and a floral centerpiece under a chandelier.
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Staff responsiveness and kindness

The staff is repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff members as kind, caring, and easy to approach, with frequent mentions that they go out of their way to help. People also highlight communication and responsiveness when questions come up. A few reviews note a need for better orientation or front-desk coverage, but the overall tone remains consistently positive about staff attitudes and support.

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Clean buildings and maintained grounds

Cleanliness and upkeep are recurring points of praise in reviews.

Many reviewers mention the facility being clean and well kept, including the building, public areas, and grounds. Some residents specifically describe the upkeep as “very clean” and “well maintained,” while others connect that with an overall sense of comfort at day-to-day life. While a few comments focus on specific operational issues, cleanliness is still repeatedly cited as a strength.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents mention daily activities, classes, and events.

Reviews frequently describe an active schedule, including daily exercises, organized activities, and opportunities to socialize with other residents. Several also call out the activity team or activity director and mention programs that help residents get out of their apartments. The community lists scheduled daily activities along with fitness programs, educational speakers, and religious or devotional services, which aligns with what many residents say they enjoy.

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Dining and transportation limitations

Some residents mention limits around dining rules and transportation reliability.

A recurring negative theme is that dining logistics don’t always match expectations, including comments about limited dining hours, rules and regulations, and needing to pay for meals in some situations. Transportation also comes up, with at least a few reviews describing promised transportation that didn’t work as expected or travel options that feel limited for certain events. The community does provide community-operated transportation and transportation arrangement services, but residents’ experiences suggest consistency may vary by need.

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Pricing feels competitive for many

Pricing is described as affordable or competitive by several families.

Multiple reviews describe the cost as responsible, competitive, or more affordable than other facilities they considered. Some families also say value was a key reason for choosing the community and that they were pleasantly surprised by the affordability for the apartment size they wanted. Still, there are also a few complaints tied to specific contract expectations, so value appears stronger in general than it does for every detail of day-to-day services.

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Features

Housing

  • 122 resident community capacity 122 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (12 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Escondido, California, offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing for seniors looking to relocate. With several physicians and medical facilities within close proximity, access to healthcare services is convenient. Additionally, there are pharmacies nearby for easy prescription refills. The area also boasts a selection of restaurants, cafes, and parks, providing opportunities for dining out and outdoor recreation. For those who enjoy cultural activities, there is a theater located just a short drive away. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of essential services and recreational options that could make it a desirable location for senior living.

Physicians

  • Peter Do DDS - Escondido Dentist, Implant Dentist (0.2 miles)
  • Las Palmas Medical Group (0.3 miles)
  • VA Clinic Escondido (0.6 miles)
  • Dr Schiffmans (0.6 miles)
  • Richard M. Foxx, MD (0.6 miles)
  • Graybill Medical Group - Escondido Grand Office (0.8 miles)
  • Valley Parkway Medical Building (0.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
  • Burger Bench (1.1 miles)
  • Plan 9 Alehouse (1.2 miles)
  • Filippi's Pizza Grotto Escondido (1.2 miles)
  • Burger King (1.4 miles)
  • Yoshinoya Escondido (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Vons Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Premiere Surgery Center (2.3 miles)
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido (3.3 miles)
  • Pomerado Hospital (9.5 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo (10 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Okavango Outpost (4.8 miles)
  • Mostra Coffee 4S (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (10.3 miles)

Parks

  • Kit Carson Park (3.8 miles)
  • Woodland Park (4 miles)
  • Montiel Dog Park (5.8 miles)
  • Rancho Bernardo Community Park (6 miles)
  • Santa Fe Hills Park (7 miles)
  • Liberty Park (7.2 miles)
  • Pioneer Park (7.7 miles)

Transportation

  • MTS Del Lago Station (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission Hills Church (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards San Marcos (7.3 miles)

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