Villa Monticello Assisted Living is a senior living facility located in Escondido, California, specializing in assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to support residents requiring various levels of assistance, including those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Villa Monticello offers both private and companion accommodations, situated on landscaped grounds with secure outdoor areas and walking paths, allowing residents safe access to fresh air and nature. The facility provides a structured environment with features specifically designed to accommodate memory loss, such as enclosed courtyards and a secured perimeter to ensure resident safety.
Care and medical support at Villa Monticello include full assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The staff provides individualized medication management, incontinence care, and ambulatory care services. Residents benefit from physical therapy, speech therapy, hospice and diabetes care as needed, and on-site English and podiatry services. The facility employs caregivers with specialized training in memory care, ensuring they are equipped to respond to the unique needs of residents with cognitive impairments. A mental wellness program and clubs and communities support social engagement and cognitive stimulation.
Additional amenities include a barber/beauty salon, housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning services, and access to both indoor and outdoor communal spaces. The dining program is chef-prepared and emphasizes both nutrition and presentation. The community maintains a regular schedule of activities such as exercise, music, games, and special events—encouraging residents to participate and remain socially active.
Resident and family feedback repeatedly highlight the compassion and professionalism of staff, the exceptional cleanliness and maintenance of the facility, and the sense of community fostered throughout the property. Communication with families is given priority, with regular updates and inclusion in care planning. Villa Monticello is noted for its flexibility in meeting changing care needs and for providing support through advanced stages of memory loss, including end-of-life care.
Costs at this community start at $5,500 and range up to $6,641. The average price in the community is $6,000, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,346. 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.
