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Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Cajon, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the El Cajon, CA area.

29 Communities were found near El Cajon, CA
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 (0.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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Lo Har Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Lo Har Senior Living

768 Dorothy Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019 (1.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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ComForcare Senior Services
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

ComForcare Senior Services

2340 Tampa Ave, Ste E, El Cajon, CA 92020 (2.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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Lantern Crest Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071 (2.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Rancho Stony Knoll
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Rancho Stony Knoll

212 Stony Knoll Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 (2.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Visiting Angels - El Cajon
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Visiting Angels - El Cajon

523 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020 (2.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Reina's Residential Care #1
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Reina's Residential Care #1

9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (2.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Renown Suites
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Renown Suites

8702 Tommy Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 (2.9 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Westmont of La Mesa
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (2.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Lucie's Shady Rest
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Lucie's Shady Rest

7142 Bobhird Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 (3.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Green Tree Home Care - San Diego
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Green Tree Home Care - San Diego

9466 Cuyamaca Street, Suite 102, Santee, CA 92071 (3.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Care For All San Diego
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Care For All San Diego

10313 San Vicente Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977 (3.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Grossmont Gardens
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 (4 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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La Vida Real
Our Rating:
of 5
7

La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
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The Montera
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

The Montera

5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
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Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

5580 Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (4.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942 (4.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count

7853 El Cajon Blvd Suite C, La Mesa, CA 91942 (4.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Casa De Vida Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Casa De Vida Senior Living

4633 Denwood Road, La Mesa, CA 91942 (5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove

3774 Grove Street, Ste L1, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (5.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove

7227 Broadway Suite 205, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (6.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (6.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Monte Vista Village
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Monte Vista Village

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (6.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
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Stellar Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Stellar Care

4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 (7.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
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Atria Collwood
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 (7.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
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Map of Assisted Living in El Cajon

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
  • Lo Har Senior Living
  • ComForcare Senior Services
  • Lantern Crest Senior Living
  • Rancho Stony Knoll
  • Visiting Angels - El Cajon
  • Reina's Residential Care #1
  • Renown Suites
  • Westmont of La Mesa
  • Lucie's Shady Rest
  • Green Tree Home Care - San Diego
  • Care For All San Diego
  • Grossmont Gardens
  • La Vida Real
  • The Montera
  • Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
  • Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
  • Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count
  • Casa De Vida Senior Living
  • Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove
  • Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove
  • Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Monte Vista Village
  • Stellar Care
  • Atria Collwood

Senior Living Statistics for El Cajon, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The cost of senior housing in El Cajon varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care. The following is the average monthly cost of senior housing based on data from 2023-2024.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,502
Memory Care $5,710
Independent Living $4,560
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,517
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,434
Nursing Home: Studio $4,915
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,778
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $6,401
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $7,095

Average Cost of Assisted Living in El Cajon


The following is the average monthly cost of assisted living in El Cajon based on 2024 data.
City Average Monthly Cost
El Cajon $4,502
Temecula $3,471
Imperial Beach $4,223

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in El Cajon compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
El Cajon $4,502
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in El Cajon


Number of senior living facilities in:
6

El Cajon

180

Surrounding Area

1923

California

El Cajon Senior Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of El Cajon, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population

El Cajon has a population of 105,721.
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female

Marital Status

  • 45% Married
  • 13.2% Divorced
  • 35.9% Never Married
  • 6% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 31.2% of the population.
  • 11.1% in their 50s
  • 11.3% in their 60s
  • 5.5% in their 70s
  • 3.3% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 65.4% White
  • 6.3% Black
  • 4.2% Asian
  • 0.6% Native
  • 0.7% Pacific
  • 11.5% Identifying as Other
  • 11.4% Mixed Race
  • 28.3% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near El Cajon

Not set on assisted living in El Cajon? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
San Diego $4,570
Escondido $4,676
Oceanside $4,552
Carlsbad $4,856
Vista $4,689
Chula Vista $4,363
City Average Monthly Cost
San Marcos $4,869
La Mesa $4,711
Encinitas $4,726
Poway $4,577
Lemon Grove $4,579
Fallbrook $4,318

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.