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Bosworth Gardens II
793 Wichita Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"Bosworth Gardens RCFE is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your exp..."
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Assisted Living Communities in El Cajon, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in El Cajon, CA below include 125 Assisted Living facilities with 893 reviews. On average in El Cajon, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.6 out of 5 stars.
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La Vida Real
11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(27 reviews)
"We went to La Vida Real. It was very nice. The salespeople were very kind, and they showed us around. We got some information. They made some follow-up calls. They did not do an assessment to determine whether it was going to be assisted living or wh..."
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Good Samaritan Retirement Center
1515 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Donald was at Good Samaritan for only 3 or 4 days. The facility is very neat, very clean, exceptionally well-organized and thought about, and had very concerned, very caring people. Some of the places we went to had an odor, whether bad or good. Like..."
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New Dawn Senior Care Home
789 Skyview Street, El Cajon, CA, 92020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am very satisfied with New Dawn, and I have no complaints. They take good care of my husband. It's a board and care home. The food appears to be adequate and nutritious. The staff is very good...."
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2083 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92019
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Rose House Residential is excellent. There are ladies who work with Mom, and the crew is wonderful. The rooms are very clean. Mom is in a shared room with 2 twin beds, dressers, and closet space. They do chair exercises,and they have a r..."
READ MORERose House Residential
1863 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Rose House and met with the owner who was really kind and nice, and we liked her. We liked the room at the end corner. The residents were so friendly and loved the place. It was a small facility...."
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Rancho San Diego Board And Care II
11945 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA, 92019
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at Rancho San Diego right now. It is a converted house with three bedrooms set up with two beds, nightstands, dressers, and a closet in each. The house has central air and central heat. They serve very large portions of very American foo..."
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Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home
660 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
4.2
(5 reviews)
"My mom was a resident at Parkway Gardens before she passed away, the faculty always treated her with the utmost respect and was always there whenever Mom needed anything. She was treated great. The place was clean and did not have a bad smell. ..."
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Lo-Har Senior Living
768 Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
3.8
(6 reviews)
"I have my own room in Lo-Har Senior Living. They help me with showers, they provide three meals a day, they help me with medications, they clean the room, and they wash my laundry. They have an activity where they go to the park and they celebrate bi..."
READ MORELa Estancia
1946 La Cresta, El Cajon, CA, 92021
4.0
(1 reviews)
"In placing a love one in an assisted living facility, my family most certainly did their homework. We placed my grandmother here because the staff was friendly, the location in convenient, the food is very good, and the rooms were very nice. We had..."
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Casa El Cajon
306 SHADY LANE, El Cajon, CA, 92021
3.0
(3 reviews)
"I visit my friend often here and feel that he is very well looked after. I noticed the comments on the food and my friend has never complained about the food to me. The portion size seems fine and he often goes back for seconds as they offer second..."
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700 Ballantyne Street,, , , El Cajon, CA, 92021
3.0
(1 reviews)
"We found a place for my mother. It is called Sandalwood Manor. Everything is good. It is a private residence that takes about six people. Mom has been there for only two weeks, and so far, we are very happy with it. Her room there is better than what..."
READ MORECarroll's Residential Care
655 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
1.0
(2 reviews)
"If you are even considering putting your family member in this facility--RUN the other direction. Residents are sitting in the parking lot, chainsmoking, looking in dumpsters for food and harassing customers and employees of local businesses. Becaus..."
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433 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA, 92020
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Shaded Arbor Groveland Terrace
1412 Groveland Terrace, El Cajon, CA, 92021
"Shaded Arbor is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations..."
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1938 Hidden Springs Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREDiego'S Adult Residential Care Facility
9787 Hawley Road, El Cajon, CA, 92021
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Elmira Home Care
361 Elmira Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Russell Homes Manor
1146 Sumner Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
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READ MORESunrise Way Residence
1338 Bosworth Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
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The Cost of Assisted Living in El Cajon, CA and Nearby Cities
In El Cajon, assisted living facilities charge monthly rates of $5,475. This is $225 higher than California's norm, and it exceeds the national average by nearly $1,000. El Cajon is a budget-friendly alternative to El Centro, where facilities charge monthly fees of $6,150. Local care costs are also competitive compared to rates in Oxnard, which average $5,750. In nearby Los Angeles, fees are a little lower than in El Cajon at $5,250, and opting for care in Riverside offers a potential monthly savings of $1,475.
El Cajon
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Oxnard
$5,750
Paying for Assisted Living in El Cajon
Seniors in El Cajon pay $5,475 per month on average for assisted living.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in El Cajon
Seniors in El Cajon can receive financial assistance through the Med-Cali Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in El Cajon, CA
Compared to other long-term care options, assisted living is competitively priced at $5,475 per month. This is roughly $1,000 less than in-home care and home health care, which feature comparable care services in the individual’s home. Assisted living costs about $3,900 less than nursing home care, which provides around-the-clock medical care and monitoring. However, seniors may save $3,400 per month by choosing adult day health care, which features daytime care in a community setting.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for El Cajon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in El Cajon
El Cajon and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in El Cajon, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in El Cajon
The California Department of Social Service, Community Care Licensing Division, licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in El Cajon and the rest of California. This department maintains a list of licensed assisted living facilities in the state, and it operates a complaint hotline for those who observe substandard care or conditions in a residential facility.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in El Cajon
- El Cajon seniors have access to a variety of transportation services to supplement what they access through assisted living. These include the San Diego County Senior Transportation Program, which provides free services for income-qualifying seniors; FACT, which has budget-friendly services for those with limited financial resources; and the Rides & Smiles program through Jewish Family Service.
- El Cajon’s air quality is subpar and may be a concern for older adults with certain health conditions. High levels of smog and particle pollutants earn the city failing grades in the Ozone and 24-Hour Particle Pollution categories from the American Lung Association. However, it has a passing score for annual particle pollution. Assisted living facilities often have air purification systems to minimize irritants indoors.
- Social Security benefits are exempt from state income taxes in El Cajon and the rest of California, but other forms of retirement income are subject to some of the highest taxes in the nation. While this may impact how much seniors can pay toward assisted living expenses, organizations such as the Area Agency on Aging provide tax preparation services to help seniors obtain the deductions and exemptions they qualify for.
- The closest hospital to El Cajon is Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, about 3 miles from El Cajon’s center. This hospital is one of the largest in the county and provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services. Many local assisted living facilities also have on-call physicians who provide routine check-ups and medical services.
- The overall cost of living in El Cajon is high compared to the national norm but in line with what’s typical of California. On a 100-point index set to a national norm of 100, the city rates 148.2 versus the California rating of 149.9. Housing costs in this city are about double the national norm, which may make assisted living a budget-friendly alternative to living alone.
- El Cajon’s weather is pleasant throughout the year, making it a prime option for retirees who enjoy outdoor activities. Daytime highs range from 69-88 degrees, and the city gets 14 inches of annual rainfall and no snow.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in El Cajon
El Cajon Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Linn
5.0
Review of Lo-Har Senior Living
I have my own room in Lo-Har Senior Living. They help me with showers, they provide three meals a day, they help me with medications, they clean the room, and they wash my laundry. They have an...
Assisted Living
sburdick1956
5.0
Review of Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home
My mom was a resident at Parkway Gardens before she passed away, the faculty always treated her with the utmost respect and was always there whenever Mom needed anything. She was treated great. ...
Assisted Living
Valerie
4.0
Review of Lo-Har Senior Living
I visited Lo-Har Senior Living. We stood at the gate for the longest time waiting for somebody to come greet us. We had an appointment, but it didn't seem like it. Once we got to talking and...
