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    Westmont of Encinitas

    1920 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024
    4.9 · 53 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm professional care excellent amenities

    I placed my dad here and I'm very happy with the choice. The staff are warm, learn names and preferences fast, and deliver kind, professional care with responsive management; residents are welcoming and social. The facility is bright, spotless and modern, apartments are light-filled with full kitchens, and the dining is outstanding (creative chef, large portions, flexible hours) that encourages communal meals. There are plentiful activities, excellent on-site PT/gym/pool, and real peace of mind for our family - I highly recommend it.

    Pricing

    $4,995+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.91 · 53 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.9
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Welcoming, warm atmosphere
    • Friendly, caring, and personable staff
    • Knowledgeable and helpful directors (e.g., Kitty, Randal)
    • High-quality, compassionate personal care
    • Excellent physical therapy and on-site PT staff
    • Immaculate, clean, and well-maintained facility
    • Light-filled, high-ceilinged, well-appointed apartments
    • Units with full kitchens and in-unit washer/dryer available
    • Abundant, varied, and well-prepared meals
    • Talented culinary team (French-trained chef mentioned)
    • Meals largely made from scratch (85% noted)
    • Large portions and appealing desserts
    • Flexible, open dining hours and communal dining
    • Wide range of on-site amenities (gym, pool, theater)
    • Heated indoor therapy pool
    • Outdoor spaces and pleasant common areas
    • Vibrant, engaged resident community
    • Extensive activity programming (art, Jeopardy, music, ukulele, exercise)
    • Activity director open to new ideas
    • Active Resident Council and resident ambassador program
    • Integrated independent and assisted living options
    • Veterans-focused groups and regular veteran meetings
    • Supportive family communication and peace of mind for relatives
    • Helpful transition and move-in support
    • On-site services and conveniences (haircuts, podiatry, shuttle)
    • Strong management presence and responsiveness
    • Positive socialization and many friendship opportunities
    • Boutique, upscale hotel-like decor and modern finishings
    • Lower cost than some nearby facilities for some units
    • Overall high recommendations and satisfied residents/families

    Cons

    • Staffing shortages or inconsistencies reported (COVID-related and ongoing)
    • Desire for more RN coverage / more on-site RNs
    • Occasional communication glitches between staff and families
    • Morning breakfast rush can affect service/timing
    • LifeLoop communication tool not widely known or used by residents
    • Rent increases and post-move-in rent hikes mentioned
    • Some decline in service consistency reported over time
    • Independent-living residents may experience isolation in some cases

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Westmont of Encinitas are overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for the facility’s atmosphere, staff, dining, amenities, and programming. Many reviewers describe a warm, family-like community where staff are welcoming, attentive, and quickly learn residents’ names and preferences. The facility is frequently characterized as immaculate, bright, and modern, with light-filled apartments, tasteful decor, and hotel-like finishings. Multiple reviewers noted peace of mind for families, satisfaction with transitions, and strong recommendations based on personal and family experiences.

    Care quality and staff: Across the summaries, staff quality is one of the strongest and most consistent themes. Caregivers, nurses, activity staff, dining servers, and administrators are described as kind, professional, personable, and compassionate. Several named staff (e.g., Kitty, Randal, Isela, Sandra, Donelle) received individual praise for leadership, responsiveness, and hands-on support. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize thoughtful, reliable personal care and prompt caregiver responses, and many families felt informed and supported regarding medical issues. Physical therapy and rehabilitation services receive especially high marks; residents and family members call out capable PT staff and an outstanding on-site therapy program. That said, reviewers also note occasional staffing challenges—some tied to COVID—and a desire for more consistent RN coverage to complement the LPN-level onsite care.

    Facilities and apartments: The building and apartments are frequently described as new, clean, well-appointed, and uplifting. Apartments are noted as spacious, with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and modern touches; some units include full kitchens and in-unit washer/dryers, and ground-level access was highlighted for certain two-bedroom units. Common spaces — dining room, theater, gym, therapy pool, outdoor areas — are well-maintained and intentionally designed for social interaction and activity. Reviewers repeatedly praised the heated indoor therapy pool and physical therapy suite, movie theater, private shuttle service, and attractive communal areas that encourage residents to interact.

    Dining and culinary experience: Dining stands out as a major strength. Multiple reviewers highlight delicious meals, large portions, and a culinary team that prepares much food from scratch (one note cited 85%). Praise includes a French-trained chef, moist perfectly cooked entrees, fluffy omelettes, tasty sauces, and four entrées nightly in some meal services. The dining program is flexible and social — open dining hours, staff encouraging communal seating, and dining staff who foster social connections. Family members and residents consistently lauded the quality and variety of food, dessert offerings, and friendly dining service.

    Activities, social life, and community engagement: The activity program is broad, varied, and well-attended. Reviewers mention art classes, Jeopardy, music performances, ukulele lessons, daily exercise classes, veterans’ group meetings, off-site excursions, movie nights, and resident-led events. There is a visible emphasis on promoting independence while providing opportunities for engagement and learning. The Resident Council and resident ambassador programs are highlighted as effective ways new residents are integrated and welcomed. Many accounts describe an active, thriving resident population that supports lively social life, which reviewers cite as contributing to improved mood and health for residents.

    Management, communication, and technology: Overall management and administration are repeatedly described as receptive, open, and engaged. Reviewers appreciated quick scheduling of tours, helpful referrals, and administrative staff who listen to and implement ideas. Communication receives strong marks in many cases, including being kept informed about health issues and events. Two caveats appear: first, some reviewers reported occasional communication glitches (for example, during busy meal periods or between shifts). Second, the LifeLoop digital communication tool exists but is not well known or used by a significant portion of residents, suggesting room for better tech adoption and training.

    Costs, staffing patterns, and negative patterns: Despite overwhelmingly favorable comments, several recurring concerns should be noted. Staffing shortages—some connected to COVID—were cited as affecting consistency of service for some families, and a few reviewers would like more RN coverage on-site. There are isolated reports of declining or inconsistent services over time and mentions of rent increases or post-move-in rent hikes that caused dissatisfaction for a minority of families. A small number of personal anecdotes highlight that independent-living placements can sometimes lead to isolation for certain seniors who might have benefited from more supportive settings earlier; these appear to be individual cases rather than broad patterns. The most common operational negatives are therefore staffing consistency, RN availability, some communication timing issues during busy periods, and financial concerns around rent increases.

    Overall assessment and patterns: Taking all reviews together, Westmont of Encinitas presents as a high-quality, boutique-style senior living community that excels in food, staff warmth, cleanliness, amenities, and programming. Families and residents frequently report that staff go above and beyond, and many provide strong recommendations. The community stands out for social opportunities, strong rehabilitation services, and a welcoming dining culture. Potential residents and families should be aware of the occasional operational challenges noted by reviewers—primarily related to staffing levels and communication tools—and should inquire about current staffing ratios, RN coverage, and how post-move-in pricing changes are handled. For most reviewers, the substantial positives around care quality, engagement, and environment outweighed these concerns, resulting in high overall satisfaction and many personal endorsements.

    Location

    Map showing location of Westmont of Encinitas

    About Westmont of Encinitas

    Westmont of Encinitas sits in a quiet neighborhood, close to the coast, and gives seniors a calm and pleasant place to live with comfortable apartments and cozy furnishings, and you'll often see residents taking walks or enjoying outdoor spaces that have a touch of seaside air, which helps keep things peaceful. This community is family-owned and offers independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and skilled nursing all on one campus, so people can stay as their needs change, and it's designed to help everyone feel they belong and keep their independence as much as possible. The building is easy to move around in if you use a wheelchair or walker, there are safety features for those who get confused or are at risk of wandering, and the staff is available all day, every day, to provide help when needed, from getting dressed to managing medicines and incontinence care.

    Residents get to choose from various one- and two-bedroom floor plans, all with pleasant living areas, and they can decorate to feel right at home, plus the community is pet-friendly so people can bring their companion animals with them and enjoy pet-friendly spaces. There are many places to spend time, like a library, fitness center, theater, indoor heated pool, and inviting bistro for all-day dining, where chefs and meal planners serve up nutritious meals and cater to special diets, and the bistro and other dining spots make meals feel social and relaxed. Community tours show off how people spend their days, with activities, meals, and social events, and there's always something happening with wellness programs, outings, therapy services on-site, a recycling program, and events in bright and friendly common spaces.

    Westmont makes it easier to keep active in mind and body with scheduled transportation, a fitness center, lifelong learning programs, and a calendar of activities for social, physical, mental, and emotional engagement, plus there's concierge services, property maintenance, and parking for residents and guests, which means folks can stop worrying about chores and focus on enjoying life. Memory care services use layouts that help with orientation and reduce confusion, while independent living and assisted living folks still enjoy plenty of freedom, with a focus on providing just the right amount of support. The staff and caregivers are known for being warm and supportive, and visitors often describe the residents as happy and content, and the community has even received awards like Best of Senior Living and Most Friendly in Senior Living. The whole place works to help everyone stay connected, engaged, and feeling at home, whether they're in independent living, need help with daily tasks, or are dealing with memory loss. Westmont of Encinitas holds state license 374604318, and all licensing is up to date and verified.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    24

    Inspections

    2

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    4

    Years of reports

    31 Oct 2023
    Investigated the allegation that this home did not protect a resident from financial abuse. Found insufficient evidence to support the claim that a second resident prompted the first to make excessive purchases, since finances are handled by the resident or an assigned agent with a power of attorney.
    06 Feb 2024
    Identified a staff documentation error that caused a resident to receive double doses of eight prescribed medications, with no adverse health consequences observed. A deficiency was cited and one technical violation issued.
    • § 87465(a)(4)
    27 Jan 2022
    Found no deficiencies cited after an on-site visit, which included a walkthrough and technical assistance focused on disinfection, testing, vaccination, screening, and PPE, with a debriefing conducted with the regional director.
    22 Jun 2021
    Found that resident rooms were properly furnished, linens were adequate, sinks accessible to residents had water temperatures between 109.6 and 118.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and the center was maintained at 72 degrees with functional smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers. Found that there was kitchen space with supplies for meals, adequate space for activities, an indoor pool with a locked entrance, secure storage for medications and records, weapons or ammunition were not kept on site, and the application was forwarded for final review.
    28 Apr 2023
    Investigated an incident; toured the site, interviewed residents, and conducted a health and safety check, and collected records. Found no deficiencies.
    03 Jun 2021
    Confirmed applicant/administrator's understanding of license type, client/resident populations, and program, along with admission policies, staffing requirements and training, restrictive health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    13 Feb 2024
    Found no health or safety issues during a wellness check after a self-reported death. Noted no deficiencies observed.
    02 Jun 2022
    Found no deficiencies after reviewing records, observing residents, and evaluating infection-control measures.
    07 May 2025
    Found two self-reported incidents involving residents. Verified no health or safety issues and no deficiencies during the wellness check.
    • § 9058
    03 Dec 2024
    Investigated a self-reported incident of possible financial abuse of a resident during an unannounced case management visit; interviewed staff and residents, reviewed records, and completed a wellness check, with no health or safety issues identified.
    12 Mar 2024
    Identified licensing compliance at the site, with 80 residents in care within a 101-capacity limit. No deficiencies cited; safety, sanitation, medications, and records were in order.
    07 May 2025
    Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual inspection; the home, serving 101 residents with a hospice waiver for 10, was clean, safe, and well maintained, with required records in order, medications secured, and safety equipment functioning.
    • § 9058
    12 Mar 2024
    Found that the allegation about not addressing a resident’s changing condition after multiple falls was not supported. Evidence showed the condition change was acknowledged, family/POA were informed, and the resident later entered Hospice.
    31 May 2024
    Investigated a sexual assault allegation by a resident against a staff member; interviews and records showed inconsistent statements, no witnesses, and no physical evidence. Found there was not enough evidence to prove the alleged incident occurred.
    31 May 2024
    Investigated alleged sexual assault but could not prove it occurred.
    12 Mar 2024
    Conducted unannounced inspection, found no deficiencies, all areas met licensing requirements.
    13 Feb 2024
    Confirmed a self reported death of a resident but found no health or safety issues during the visit.
    06 Feb 2024
    Confirmed a medication error incident involving a resident receiving double doses of medication due to a documentation process error by staff members. The resident did not experience any adverse effects from the incident.
    • § 87465(a)(4)
    31 Oct 2023
    Investigated the allegation of financial abuse, with findings indicating insufficient evidence to confirm that a resident was not protected from such abuse.
    28 Apr 2023
    Visited facility, conducted interviews, and checked health and safety; no deficiencies found during inspection.
    02 Jun 2022
    Conducted an unannounced visit and evaluated infection control protocols with no deficiencies found.
    27 Jan 2022
    Confirmed no deficiencies identified during the visit; technical assistance provided for mitigation plan evaluation.
    22 Jun 2021
    Confirmed compliance with all regulations and safety standards during the visit to the facility.
    03 Jun 2021
    Confirmed successful completion of Component II by the applicant/administrator, demonstrating understanding of California Code Title 22 Regulations for an RCFE.

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