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Silverado Encinitas

Silverado Encinitas is a memory care community in Encinitas, CA.

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  • Outdoors

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  • Trees

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  • Kitchen

    A grandmother and granddaughter smiling while baking together in the kitchen.
  • Nature

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  • Painting

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  • Grass

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335 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024

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4.5 from 93 reviews
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Silverado Encinitas Costs & Pricing

At Silverado Encinitas, the monthly costs for care reflect a premium level of service and amenities designed to cater to the specific needs of residents. For a semi-private room, the fee is $7,950 per month, significantly higher than the San Diego County average of $3,518 and the state average of $3,333. Similarly, those opting for a studio will find the cost at Silverado Encinitas set at $10,800 per month, which again surpasses both local and state averages - $4,217 in San Diego County and $4,145 across California. These elevated rates can be attributed to the quality of care provided and the specialized programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of residents facing memory-related challenges.

Floor plansSilverado EncinitasSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$7,950$3,518$3,333
Studio$10,800$4,217$4,145

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Overall Review of Silverado Encinitas

differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Care feels personalized for memory loss

Residents describe memory-care support that feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Multiple reviews emphasize that the team understands memory impairment and builds care around the individual, including residents’ routines, comfort, and abilities. Families also describe communication and follow-through that helps them feel informed during transitions and day-to-day care. A few reviewers specifically mention structured behavioral planning and cognitive-focused approaches as part of what makes the program feel different.

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Many residents and families say the staff is kind, attentive, and responsive to questions.

Across reviews, people consistently describe caregivers and nurses as friendly and supportive, with staff that takes time to answer questions and address concerns. Several reviews also highlight that families feel included—kept in the loop and supported—rather than brushed off. Even when there are complaints, many reviewers still reference individual staff members as helpful and caring.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews repeatedly point to a steady schedule of activities that keeps residents involved.

Many reviews describe frequent activities, daily engagement, and outings that encourage social interaction instead of keeping residents in their rooms. Residents and visitors mention everything from structured group events to crafts, music, yoga, and field trips. A smaller number of reviewers disagree with how active the experience is for certain residents, describing a lack of suitable activities for their situation.

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Dining is a frequent bright spot

Food is commonly described as good, varied, and served in a dining room setting.

Several reviews mention that meals are enjoyable, with residents getting choices and the kitchen preparing food for events and family meals. People also describe dining as part of the experience, including the dining room and occasions where families join in. A few reviews raise concerns about food quality or whether meal requests are consistently handled for special diets.

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Facility cleanliness and atmosphere

Many reviews say the community feels clean and well-kept.

A large share of reviewers describe the facility as neat, clean, and comfortable, with rooms and common areas that are maintained well. Some mention the environment as calm and not overly clinical, which they associate with feeling more at ease. However, a few reviewers report issues with odor, dated upkeep, or cleanliness-related concerns, including missing personal items.

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Cost and expectations can be a drawback

Some reviewers feel the pricing is high and not always matched by their expectations.

A handful of reviews call out the community as expensive, including concerns about pricing structure and deposits relative to what was seen during tours or early experience. One reviewer also described dissatisfaction with follow-through on promised services and the fit of activities for a specific resident. Others questioned whether conditions like room size or overall property upkeep aligned with the cost they expected to pay.

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

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
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (5 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (5 miles away)
  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (23 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (23 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Encinitas, California offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living. With several restaurants nearby such as In-N-Out Burger and Pacific Coast Grill, seniors can enjoy a range of dining options. Additionally, there are pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens in close proximity for easy access to medication needs. Residents can also relax at cafes like Ironsmith Coffee Roasters or Starbucks for a leisurely afternoon. For medical care, there are physicians such as Wheeler & Seul Oral Surgery and hospitals like Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas within reach. Parks like Olympus Park and San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Transportation options include McClellan-Palomar Airport, making travel convenient. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle down in a vibrant community with various resources readily available.

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (0.4 miles)
  • Pannikin Coffee & Tea (0.9 miles)
  • Plant Power Fast Food (1.2 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2.3 miles)
  • Pacific Coast Grill (2.8 miles)
  • Chart House (2.9 miles)
  • Tip Top Meats & Europe (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Ironsmith Coffee Roasters (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Goodonya (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Claire's on Cedros (4.1 miles)
  • Barefoot Coffee Roasters (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Wheeler & Seul Oral Surgery (1 miles)
  • Matthew M Schultzel, DO (1.4 miles)
  • Skincare Physicians & Surgeons (1.4 miles)
  • Carlsbad Shores Family Dentistry (3.5 miles)
  • Carla Celene Schuermann-Berryman, MD (4.1 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Specialists of North County (4.9 miles)
  • Scripps Coastal Medical Center (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (1.2 miles)
  • Optum - Carlsbad State (8.3 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic (8.6 miles)
  • Eye Surgery Associates (8.9 miles)

Parks

  • Olympus Park (1.5 miles)
  • San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (2.9 miles)
  • Fletcher Cove Park (4.4 miles)
  • Alga Norte Community Park (4.5 miles)
  • San Elijo Hills Park (5.8 miles)
  • Holiday Park (8 miles)
  • Solana Ranch Park (8 miles)

Transportation

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards San Marcos (7.7 miles)

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