Westmont of Encinitas is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) in Encinitas, CA, with 98 licensed beds and an active CCLD license (#374604318). This page combines the public record with what to look for on a visit.
| Provider | Westmont of Encinitas |
|---|---|
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) (CCLD-licensed) |
| City | Encinitas, CA 92024 |
| Address | 1920 South El Camino Real |
| Licensed capacity | 98 beds |
| CCLD license # | 374604318 |
| License status | Licensed |
| County | San Diego County, CA |
How California regulates RCFEs
California licenses Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) under Health & Safety Code §1569, administered by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of CDSS. An RCFE can provide non-medical personal care assistance; a memory care unit operates under the same RCFE license with a CCLD secured-unit endorsement. For higher-acuity needs, a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) licensed under the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is required. Verify any RCFE license at ccld.dss.ca.gov — it's free and takes minutes.
Encinitas location & hospital context
Westmont of Encinitas is located in Encinitas, San Diego County. Nearby hospitals include Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, UC San Diego Health Encinitas. Hospital proximity matters for discharge placements and ongoing specialist access, so families often factor drive time when comparing communities.
What RCFE costs near Westmont of Encinitas
RCFEs in the Encinitas area typically run $3,800–$6,500 per month (2026). Pricing at any specific community depends on care level, room type, and community size. California's Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) and VA Aid & Attendance (available through the VA San Diego Healthcare System) can offset significant care costs for those who qualify — ask us what applies to your family.
How to evaluate Westmont of Encinitas
The strongest predictors of care quality at an RCFE aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out, how the care plan is built and how often it's updated, and how medications are managed. Walk the halls at a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Confirm the CCLD license type and check citation history at ccld.dss.ca.gov before committing.
Is Westmont of Encinitas the right fit?
Westmont of Encinitas is CCLD-licensed for RCFE care in Encinitas; whether it's right for your parent depends on their specific needs, budget, and preferences. A free advisor can compare it head-to-head with other licensed Encinitas-area communities.
Questions to ask when you tour Westmont of Encinitas
- Do you have any current CCLD citations or enforcement actions?
- What are the move-out triggers — what conditions require a higher level of care?
- What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
- How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
- What care needs would require a resident to move to a higher level of care?
Common questions about Westmont of Encinitas
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How we help with Westmont of Encinitas
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service — families never pay us. If Westmont of Encinitas is on your shortlist, we can tell you how it compares to other licensed CCLD options on cost, care level, and availability. We earn nothing unless you choose to move in somewhere and are glad you did. We'll also tell you about strong alternatives in Encinitas that don't pay us.
About this page: the facility facts above come from California CCLD/CDSS licensing data. We don't publish unverified reviews or ratings — we share the public record and help you evaluate the community in person. Confirm the current license at ccld.dss.ca.gov before you sign anything.