Safe Harbor Elder Care is an assisted living facility located in Escondido, California. The community is designed to provide support for seniors who require help with daily living activities in a residential setting. Its services focus on offering a safe, structured environment with caregiving staff available to assist residents as needed.
The facility provides a variety of care and medical support services. Residents have access to an on-site barber and beauty salon for personal grooming needs. Specialized care for incontinence and diabetes management is available, with staff trained to assist with related health and hygiene routines and medication supervision. Ambulatory care is provided for those who need help moving around the facility. Safe Harbor Elder Care operates as a secured community, with security measures in place to support residents who may have safety concerns related to mobility or cognition. The facility can accommodate residents who speak Spanish and provides access to podiatry services. It also accepts residents with psychiatric issues, offering appropriate supervision and support in line with individual care plans.
Assistance with activities of daily living is comprehensive. Staff members are prepared to provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring each resident receives the needed support for comfort and safety.
Transportation services at Safe Harbor Elder Care are designed to help residents attend medical appointments or engage in non-medical outings. Complimentary transportation is available, and additional transportation can be arranged at cost, accommodating various personal and healthcare needs.
Reviews of Safe Harbor Elder Care from residents and families are mixed, with significant variation in experiences. Many families express gratitude for the compassion and genuine care shown by the owner and staff, noting a comfortable, clean, and home-like environment, and describing well-prepared meals and positive end-of-life care. Conversely, some reviewers raise concerns about strict visitation policies, limited social activities, staff professionalism, and alleged mishandling of residents’ personal belongings. One review reports serious issues such as neglect and inappropriate staff behavior. Prospective residents and families are advised to carefully review and consider both the positive and negative feedback to make an informed decision.
Costs at this community start at $1,595 and range up to $8,667. The average price in the community is $5,131, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,509. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.