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Sunrise Way Residence Ii
161 Marsden Ct, El Cajon, CA 92020
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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 1381 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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Russell Homes Manor
1146 Sumner Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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Caring Corner Independent Living
431 Graves Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
"Caring Corner Independent Living is located in El Cajon, CA. Independent Living gives you or your loved ones peace of mind, when your health..."
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1140 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
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Villa Alegre
1938 Hidden Springs Drive, El Cajon, CA 92019
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1338 Bosworth Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
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Diego'S Adult Residential Care Facility
9787 Hawley Road, El Cajon, CA 92021
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Bosworth Garden LLC
1340 Bosworth St, El Cajon, CA 92019
"Bosworth Gardens is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectat..."
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Aida'S Residential Care #2
433 Avocado Blvd, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Point Loma Elder Care
3941 Liggett Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother lived in the facility for 3 years until she passed away a few days ago. This is a great place for caring for your loved ones. My mother never said even once that she wants to go home. She loved the caregivers, food and her daily interaction..."
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Ivy Park at Sabre Springs
12515 Springhurst Dr., San Diego, CA 92064
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Sabre Springs was wonderful. The apartments were very comparable. It was a lovely building. I think if somebody chooses Ivy Park at Sabre Springs as a place, they're going to be well cared for, and I think people will be very happy there...."
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Monarch Cottages La Jolla
7630 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I've had the pleasure of visiting Monarch Cottage on many occasions. I am always greeted in a warm, professional manner that sets the tone of the community. I come to visit an old friend and am always impressed with the compassion that I see in the..."
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Ivy Park at Escondido
930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It was a very nice place. It was very clean, very friendly, and had lots of activities. They were excellent. I didn't see any that I thought were not good, all seemed really good. The staff members were very good. The rooms were very nice, newly pain..."
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Villa Monticello Assisted Living
25695 N. Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Villa Monticello Assisted Living is wonderful. ItÂ’s a very small community with only 29 residents. The food is good and they are very helpful. The assisted living and memory care unit are all together in one area. They have some little e..."
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Splendor Valley
930 Rockwell Springs Court, Escondido, CA 92025
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We chose Splendor Valley for my mother. They'll do anything she wants to do. They take really good care of her. I've gone to see her several times, and I've been very happy with it. This is a small house with, I think, 6 people. And they have caretak..."
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Westmont of Encinitas
1920 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Our Dad had a stroke in early May 2023 and at 94 lost his ability to walk and take care of himself. We live in Encinitas, so wanted him to be close to us. After going to look at several Assisted Living/Independent Living Facilities we were quite surp..."
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Sunview Gardens
14227 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
5.0
(3 reviews)
"When our mother could no longer live alone safely, we viewed several assisted living places in San Diego to find just the right combination of comfort, services, affordability and caring atmosphere. It was immediately obvious to my family that Sunvi..."
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Vintage Home and Residential Care
316 Crestview Drive , Bonita, CA 91902
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend was in Vintage Home and Residential Care, and they worked hard to try and make it a safe and happy environment. I think her room is above average. They have bingo, fingernail polish, music, physical therapy, and arts and crafts. I think the..."
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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...
