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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
Cloisters of the Valley

Cloisters of the Valley

4171 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108 (8.5 mi from city center)
Brighton Place San Diego

Brighton Place San Diego

1350 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 (9.3 mi from city center)
Nursing Home
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

2325 Proctor Valley Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914 (9.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
Amada Senior Care of San Diego, CA
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Amada Senior Care of San Diego, CA

2124 S. El Camino Real, Suite 205, San Diego, CA 92054 (9.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Map of Assisted Living in El Cajon

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Cloisters of the Valley
  • Brighton Place San Diego
  • Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
  • Amada Senior Care of San Diego, CA

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.