Redwood Terrace in Escondido, CA

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Redwood Terrace in Escondido, CA

Redwood Terrace is a nursing home community in Escondido, CA.

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710 West 13Th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 66 reviews
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Overall Review of Redwood Terrace

Pros

  • pro The staff are kind and competent.
  • pro The care is excellent from start to finish, with compassionate, attentive teamwork.
  • pro Redwood Terrace is a great place to recover from a serious injury and is highly recommended for rehab or skilled nursing care.
  • pro The therapy is thorough and encouraging, and the nursing team meets every need.
  • pro The food is tasty and there is a wide variety of options, making meals enjoyable.
  • pro The facility is clean, well maintained, and feels safe thanks to its well-organized operations and dedicated staff.
  • pro The community is friendly, with staff who know residents by name and a true sense of belonging.
  • pro There are many amenities and activities, including therapy spaces, pools, salons, gardens, and on-site services.
  • pro The care across levels—from independent living to memory care and skilled nursing—is well-coordinated, with staff consistently trained and highly responsive.

Cons

  • pro The staff were the rudest people encountered.
  • pro Their air conditioning was broken during the tour.
  • pro The administrator was completely unprofessional.
  • pro Redwood Terrace seemed clean and safe but felt more like a hospital than a home.
  • pro The rooms were more like hospital rooms than home bedrooms.
  • pro The service was horrible.
  • pro They lost my parent's paperwork.
  • pro They don't ever call back.

Review

Redwood Terrace in Escondido is best suited for families needing a seamless continuum of care that starts with rehabilitation and skilled nursing and can extend into assisted living and memory care. For seniors recovering from major surgery, stroke, or significant injury, the facility consistently delivers thorough therapy, attentive nursing, and a reassuring recovery trajectory. Its strength lies in a well-staffed rehab program, compassionate caregivers, and a culture that prioritizes progress, safety, and dignity. For longer-term needs, the presence of independent living cottages, assisted living, and a forthcoming memory-care environment creates a practical path to aging in place without multiple moves. In short, this community shines when the goal is robust rehabilitation followed by stable, ongoing support.

That said, potential residents who are budget-conscious or who prize a more intimate, home-like feel over a large campus may want to consider alternatives. Some reviewers found the property spread and the financing structure to be daunting, with upfront or ongoing costs that can be substantial. A few experiences highlighted attitudes or logistics that felt less personal or responsive, including reports of slow or uneven communication, and complaints about dining service on particular days. For families seeking a small-town vibe, a more compact setting, or minimal administrative friction, other options in Escondido could align more closely with expectations.

The core advantages of Redwood Terrace, exemplary clinical care, comprehensive therapy, and consistent warmth from staff, tend to offset the drawbacks in meaningful ways. The nursing and therapy teams are repeatedly described as skilled, dedicated, and collaborative, with therapy that challenges residents appropriately and supports meaningful progress. The environment also supports recovery through clean, well-maintained spaces, a strong menu that many residents praise, and a broad slate of activities, outings, and on-site services (salon, library, exercise facilities, and more). The presence of full-spectrum care on one campus, including memory-care-adjacent options and independent living, reduces disruption for families and helps preserve continuity as care needs evolve.

Additional strengths that strengthen the decision to choose Redwood Terrace include demonstrated staff consistency, proactive communication, and a genuine sense of community. Families repeatedly note that caregivers know residents by name, monitor wellbeing closely, and coordinate effectively across nursing, therapy, and social services. The site’s amenities, from well-kept grounds to on-site amenities and regular social events, create a feel closer to a well-run resort than a sterile medical facility. For those seeking reassurance that options will grow with changing needs, the ability to transition among levels of care on the same campus is a noteworthy advantage.

However, several notable concerns deserve frank consideration. Price remains a prominent topic, with some reviewers citing high monthly costs and “buy-in” elements that may not suit every financial plan. A few experiences describe the campus as feeling more institutional than homelike, and in some cases dining and service levels have fallen short of expectations. Administrative missteps, such as misplaced paperwork or slow return calls, have also appeared in impressions, underscoring the importance of direct, upfront conversations about timelines, required documents, and service inclusions before committing. Parking and campus layout are additional practical factors for families visiting frequently with loved ones.

The practical takeaway is clear: Redwood Terrace represents a highly capable, multi-level community with standout rehab outcomes and a genuine focus on resident wellbeing. It serves as a strong choice for families prioritizing access to skilled nursing, comprehensive therapy, and a long-term plan that can adapt as needs shift. Yet the commitment comes with a price tag and potential trade-offs in pace of service and atmosphere for some. Prospective residents should engage in rigorous due diligence, request current care plans, sample menus, tour multiple units, and speak with residents and their families about daily living rhythms. When aligned with budget and personal preferences, Redwood Terrace stands out as a credible, reliable option for a broad aging-in-place pathway in Escondido.

Features

Housing

  • 210 resident community capacity 210 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (11 miles away) MC Clellan-Palomar Airport (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Renal Renal
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish Spanish

Description

Redwood Terrace in Escondido, CA is a vibrant assisted living community that offers a range of housing options to suit different needs. Whether you are looking for a spacious detached home, a cozy studio apartment, or a comfortable 2-bedroom apartment, we have it all.

Our community provides exceptional care services, including respite care and skilled nursing facility assistance. Our trained staff is available 24/7 to provide personalized support with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also offer assistance with medication management and special dietary restrictions like diabetes diets and low-sodium options.

At Redwood Terrace, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by providing an array of amenities to enhance their quality of life. Our beautician on-site ensures that our residents can look and feel their best. A beauty salon is also available for their convenience. Our community-operated transportation makes it easy for individuals to explore nearby places, go on scheduled daily activities or attend religious services at the nearby worship places.

Residents can stay physically active at our fitness room or participate in planned fitness programs such as Tai Chi. The gaming room provides entertainment and socialization opportunities, while the small library offers quiet reading spaces. For those who enjoy being outdoors, we have lovely gardens and outdoor spaces where they can relax or take a leisurely stroll.

Dining at Redwood Terrace is a delightful experience with restaurant-style dining offering various menu options. We cater to different dietary needs including low/no sodium, low fat, renal diets, vegetarian meals along with room service if desired.

Our community understands the importance of staying connected in today's digital world; hence we offer Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access throughout the premises. Furthermore, our move-in coordination ensures a smooth transition for new residents while housekeeping services take care of maintaining cleanliness.

We are conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants so that residents have easy access to various amenities nearby. Moreover, we have transportation arrangements available for medical purposes, ensuring that residents can attend their appointments without any hassle.

With a range of housing options, excellent care services, numerous amenities, and convenient location Redwood Terrace is a warm and inviting assisted living community that puts the well-being and comfort of its residents first.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Vons Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Filippi's Pizza Grotto Escondido (1.1 miles)
  • Plan 9 Alehouse (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • Burger Bench (1.1 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Sarina Adhikary Sharma, MD (1.1 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Med Group (1.1 miles)
  • Graybill Medical Group - Escondido Grand Office (1.4 miles)
  • Brano Cizmar, MD (1.4 miles)
  • Paul W Hinshaw DO (1.4 miles)
  • Dermatology Specialists (1.4 miles)
  • Valley Parkway Medical Building (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Kit Carson Park (2.4 miles)
  • Woodland Park (4.1 miles)
  • Rancho Bernardo Community Park (4.1 miles)
  • Liberty Park (5.1 miles)
  • Montiel Dog Park (5.4 miles)
  • Pioneer Park (5.6 miles)
  • San Elijo Hills Park (6.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido (2.4 miles)
  • Premiere Surgery Center (3 miles)
  • Pomerado Hospital (7.7 miles)
  • Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo (8.1 miles)

Transportation

  • MTS Del Lago Station (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Okavango Outpost (5.1 miles)
  • Mostra Coffee 4S (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.4 miles)
  • Angelika Film Center & Cafe - Carmel Mountain (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission Hills Church (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards San Marcos (6.6 miles)

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