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Villa La Jolla
8540 Via Mallorca, Los Angeles, CA 92037
"La Jolla Villa is located in Los Angeles, CA. With public transportation options close by, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to the east and a..."
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Assisted Living Communities in El Cajon, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in El Cajon, CA below include 325 Assisted Living facilities with 1383 reviews. On average in El Cajon, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in El Cajon, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Golden Care Facility
2239 Crandall Drive, San Diego, CA 92111
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Lake Murray Healthcare Center
7867 Lake Andrita Avenue, San Diego, CA 92119
"Lake Murray Healthcare Center is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solutio..."
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8748 Covina St, San Diego, CA 92126
"Emmaus Care II is located in San Diego, CA, on the outskirts Mira Mesa. Seniors can take advantage of the amenities of this thriving communi..."
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Lily Of The Valley Residential Care
11419 Westonhill Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
"Lily of the Valley Residential Care is located north of San Diego, CA, in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa. Filled with residential streets and..."
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1435 Fern Street, San Diego, CA 92102
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Casa De Vida Senior Living
4633 Denwood Road, La Mesa, CA 91942
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9880 Dauntless St, San Diego, CA 92126
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1681 Daybreak Place, Escondido, CA 92078
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651 Alder Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
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566 Parkwood Dr, San Diego, CA 92139
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8693 Celestine Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
"Serra Mesa Guest Home I is nestled at the edge of Murray Ridge Park, a short drive to the Civita Recreation Center and a wealth of restauran..."
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635 S. Harbison Ave, National City, CA 91950
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612-662 Tranquility Dr Gln, Escondido, CA 92027
"Oak Hill Residential Care is located in Escondido, CA, close to several conveniences, including shops, churches and recreation sites. Visiti..."
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12295 Frontera Rd, San Diego, CA 92128
"Sage Garden is located in San Diego, California. San Diego is the second-largest city in California, with a population of more than 1.4 mill..."
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1744 S Maple St, Escondido, CA 92025
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9915 Via Rita, Santee, CA 92071
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READ MORECasa De Castro Ii
5581 Chattanooga St, San Diego, CA 92139
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2042 N Nutmeg St, Escondido, CA 92026
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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.
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
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
