Aviara Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Encinitas, California. The center specializes in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, providing comprehensive services for individuals recovering from surgeries, illnesses, or requiring ongoing medical attention. Offering a blend of medical and therapeutic care options, the facility serves a variety of patient needs with a capacity of 114 occupants. Aviara Healthcare Center is recognized as a participant in both Medicare and Medicaid, and it has maintained this status since July 28, 1988, ensuring a standardized level of care for residents.
The array of care services at Aviara Healthcare Center includes specialized stroke care, dialysis, and pain management. The center is staffed with skilled nurses and care professionals who are available to assist residents. Therapeutic services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to aid in recovery and improve residents' daily living abilities. Wound care services are also a focus, ensuring that residents receive necessary medical attention for injury recovery. Furthermore, the facility offers amenities like a barber and beauty salon, a laundry and dry cleaning service, and hospice care for those in need of end-of-life support. Resident and family counseling is available, supporting emotional and mental health needs.
Despite a clean environment and professional staff, reviews of Aviara Healthcare Center report a mix of experiences. Many residents and their families commend the rehabilitation staff for their role in successful recovery stories and highlight the courteous nursing staff. However, some concerns have been raised about inconsistencies in care, particularly during nighttime hours, with issues regarding communication, response times, and hygiene. Additional critiques focus on the adequacy of staff, the quality of food and dietary services, and administrative processes. Prospective residents are encouraged to weigh these considerations when evaluating the facility. Despite these concerns, Aviara's comprehensive care services are designed to meet a wide range of medical and personal needs.
Costs at this community start at $10,646 and range up to $12,349. The average price in the community is $11,498, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,407. The cost of nursing homes 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.