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Nexus by day
Purposeful physical, cognitive and social engagement built around five pillars of brain health.
Memory care in Encinitas that feels like home.
Specialized memory care minutes from I-5, close to Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Carlsbad and Carmel Valley.
Serving coastal San Diego CountyEncinitas, CA 92024
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Family Net Promoter ScoreSilverado company average, U.S. News & World Report family survey
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Dementia Care CertifiedHours of classroom and hands-on training
View the family-survey source“Our grandmother was a resident for the last few years of her life. The staff treated her like family. She was always well groomed and always busy with stimulating activities. When it was time to find a new home for our mother, there was no other place we trusted than Silverado.”
A Silverado first
Brain health, day and night.
Silverado's 24-Hour Brain Health Program brings together purposeful Nexus engagement by day and gentle Memory Air scent stimulation by night, supporting brain health around the clock.
Night
Memory Air™ by night
Automated, non-invasive scent stimulation delivered while residents sleep.
Designed for residents participating in Silverado's early-stage Nexus program.Ask the Encinitas team whether the program is a fit for your loved one.
Ask about the 24-Hour Brain Health Program 01 About Encinitas
A community where your loved one is known.
Located just minutes off the 5 freeway and close to Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Carlsbad and Carmel Valley, Silverado Encinitas is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community dedicated to enriching life for the memory impaired.
02 A day here
A day in the life at Encinitas.
Mornings in the garden, a shared meal, a familiar activity. Days here are built around what residents love to do.
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03 Our care
Care built around the person.
Memory loss shows up differently in every person. Our care plans start with who your loved one is (their history, routines and joys) and build the clinical support around that, not the other way around.
Memory care
Specialized care for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, in a community purpose-built for memory loss. Secure, calm and designed so residents can move freely and stay engaged.
Dementia & Alzheimer's care
A whole-person approach drawn from decades of memory-care experience: help with the everyday, familiar routines, trained caregivers and a calm environment that lowers anxiety and keeps residents engaged in the days ahead.
Respite & short-term stays
Short-term stays that give family caregivers a break, or a gentle way to experience the community before a longer-term decision. Full access to care, programming and meals.
05 Why Silverado
What families are comparing.
Every Silverado community runs the same specialized care model, built for memory loss and nothing else. This is what that means day to day.
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Great Place to Work Certified
Silverado is a certified Great Place to Work. Caregivers who love where they work stay longer — and residents feel the difference every day.
1996
25+ years of memory care
Silverado was founded in 1996 to do memory care differently. That focus, and the experience behind it, has guided every community we've opened since.
Families we serve
Serving coastal San Diego County.
If you are nearby but unsure which community fits, we will point you in the right direction.
- Encinitas
- Del Mar
- Solana Beach
- Cardiff
- Carlsbad
- Carmel Valley
From the families we serve
In their own words.
Every year, U.S. News & World Report surveys Silverado families about their experience. A few of the comments from verified Encinitas families, unedited.
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Our grandmother was a resident for the last few years of her life. The staff treated her like family. She was always well groomed and always busy with stimulating activities. When it was time to find a new home for our mother, there was no other place we trusted than Silverado.
Verified Silverado family U.S. News & World Report family survey
Silverado has been providing care to not only my father, but my aunt as well. They are in different stages in their journey, and Silverado is attentive to each of their needs. I feel confident in their safety, medical treatment, and environment. Silverado offers a wide variety of meals to accommodate different dietary needs. The staff, nurses, and administration are transparent, knowledgeable, and friendly. They provide families with support in their family members treatment and care.
Verified Silverado family U.S. News & World Report family survey
Silverado Encinitas is like no other memory care facility I have seen. When first looking for a place for my Mom, who was at that point in mid-stage dementia, we were looking at the traditional three-tiered models of living, Independent/Assisted/Memory Care. The memory care units in all of these places were depressing and seemed like afterthoughts. I then started investigating places that are strictly memory care. Some of these also felt a bit sad and lonely. Silverado has a completely different feel. The staff and residents all seem to enjoy each other. There are always people around, and there is always something going on. Beyond that, I’ve come to learn the training and dedication of the staff is excellent. After an initial period of adjustment, my mother has come to be very comfortable at Silverado. She truly loves the staff and considers some of the other residents her good friends. I know that she is safe, well cared for, and that all of her needs are met promptly and professionally. My only regret is not having her move in earlier in her disease process so she could have benefited from the Nexus program, which seems amazing.
Verified Silverado family U.S. News & World Report family survey
Source: U.S. News & World Report annual family survey
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Frequently asked questions
Questions families often ask.
A short guide to what we hear most on first calls. If your question is not here, call (760) 753-1245 and we will talk it through.
How do I know if it is time for memory care?
Common signs include wandering or getting lost, missed medications, weight loss, trouble with daily tasks, increasing confusion, or caregiver burnout at home.
You do not need to be certain. Call us and we will talk through what you are seeing, with no obligation.
What is the difference between memory care and assisted living?
Assisted living supports people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Memory care is a secure, specialized setting designed for Alzheimer's and dementia, with trained staff and programming built around memory loss.
Many Silverado communities offer both, so care can adjust as needs change.
What does memory care cost?
Cost depends on the community, the level of care and the room. We will walk through pricing and availability for your specific situation, and what options exist to help cover it, so there are no surprises.
Can we tour the community?
Yes. The best way to understand a community is to visit. We will arrange a tour at a time that works for your family, in person or virtually.
How quickly can my loved one move in?
It depends on availability and a short care assessment, but move-ins can often happen within days. Call us and we will walk you through the next steps. Call (760) 753-1245 any time.
Which areas do you serve?
Silverado Encinitas serves families from Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley and the surrounding area. If you are nearby but not sure, call us. We will point you to the right community either way.
Your Encinitas team
The people who will care for your family.
Meet the local leaders who guide care and daily life at Silverado Encinitas.
From the community
See what's happening at Encinitas.
Everyday moments, celebrations and community updates—shared by the people who know this place best.
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See it for yourself.
The best way to know if Silverado Encinitas is right for your family is to visit. Tell us what is happening, and a memory care advisor from our Encinitas team will walk you through the options and arrange a tour. No cost, no obligation.
- Call
- (760) 753-1245
- Sales-Encinitas@silverado.com
- Visit
- 335 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024
- Tours
- In person or virtual, at a time that works for your family