The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in El Cajon, CA for 2024
There are 24 Independent Living Communities in the El Cajon area, with 4 in El Cajon and 20 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in El Cajon is $3,627 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include La Mesa with an...
average starting cost of 3,246.
To help you with your search, browse the 494 reviews below for independent living communities in El Cajon. On average, consumers rate independent living in El Cajon 4.66 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Santee with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in El Cajon, California
"I have been to this community many times. There are so many wonderful things I could say, but today I want to focus on the amazing activities they have to offer. The Vibrant Life (Activities) Director has a way of making you feel special and right ..."
"La Via Real is my home. I've been a resident for almost 2 years and I have yet to be disappointed. The residents are like family, they are friendly, helpful and welcoming. The staff is wonderful in caring about our needs & wants. The Zest team ke..."
"I had stayed at Lexington Senior (Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments) and I liked it there. The place was very clean. The staff was a bunch of great people, and I couldn't ask for better. We had activities there like bingo or whatever you wanted. If ..."
"I've lived here many years and it's a nice place to live. Very near public transportation with a few stores and restaurants not far away. But watch out for the fast cars on this street...."
"Paradise Village was very nice. Everything was clean and organized. Looked like everything was in its place and they did a nice job of trying to make sure that the place looked nice and that it wasn't run down or anything. The person who gave the tou..."
"We chose to move here to Lantern Crest Senior Living, because it meets my needs. There's a little kitchenette and the unit has its own washer and dryer, and that's a must for me, because I don't want my personal clothes to be part of the community la..."
"My mom moved into Monte Vista Village. She has her own studio, she has water aerobics, art classes, they take them out on outings, and their dining hall is very pretty, very nice. Everyone there seems to be very nice. She gets to keep her dog. Her ro..."
"I toured Atria Collwood. John, the person there, was supposed to get back to me, hopefully soon. They have a special on one of the studios. Because of my limited finances, he was going to get back to me and let me know if that was still available. I ..."
"I visited the Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. It was much more of a grand entrance. The entryway was quite grand. It's a three-story building with access to outside gardens. They have rooftop gardens, and there are cottages at the top level. ..."
"Westmont at San Miguel Ranch was nice and well-kept. Everything was clean. The apartment was also very nice. The one thing that I would like to add that I liked better about Westmont at San Miguel Ranch was that the bathroom is connected to the bedro..."
"We went to the Ivy Park at Otay Ranch. We were there just to eat and it was nice. It's like a hotel. So far, the people I met were all right. The food was alright, and you were served like, in a restaurant. They showed us places where they can exerci..."
"Grossmont Gardens was a very nice place, and the people seemed very nice. The room had a small kitchenette area. I only looked at independent living. The saleslady was very nice, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. The facility was very clean and ..."
"I'm staying at Westmont La Mesa. I've looked at other places, and although they're very nice, this one seems to fit the bill best. One thing that I don't like is that we don't have enough transportation, but I guess all the places are feeling that pr..."
"St. Paul's Plaza was very nice, it was just a little more expensive than the other place, and they didn't have a pool and a spa. The apartments were fairly decent size, very nice, but not much storage. They had a very good list of things to do, they ..."
"I went to tour Lantern Crest Senior Living. That's a wonderful community. It was just too expensive for my friend. It's very nice. The food is good. It's five-star everything. They offer swimming pools and two theaters. It's just extremely nice. Food..."
"My parents are moving into Lantern Crest. It's an excellent facility. The only complaint I would have is the person who did the tour. I would tell people to make sure they don't get the specific person we had because his knowledge was not very well. ..."
"We like The Glen at Scripps Ranch very much. It has all levels of care, so we're happy with that. It's beautifully appointed. The apartments are newer and lovely. Clean facility. There are many amenities that would be enjoyable. There is some flexibi..."
"My Dad lives in MesaView on the Independent Living side and is very happy. They give him enough independence to still do things he is able, while helping on some other things which he needs. I feel better about him being there in his nice apartment t..."
"It was relatively new as far as hallways and architecture. Everything just seemed relatively modern and contemporary. It was very nice. They have independent living and assisted living, and the one I saw was independent living. The staff was great. T..."
I have been to this community many times. There are so many wonderful things I could say, but today I want to focus on the amazing activities they have to offer. The Vibrant Life (Activities)...
Provider response
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experiences with Solstice Senior Living in El Cajon. We are grateful for your kind words and are committed to maintaining the high...
My parents-in-law will be moving into Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They provided everything. We like the independent part of it. The staff was very nice, knowledgeable, attentive, and...
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Review of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
My brother is living in a one-bedroom apartment in Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They come in and clean it for him. He got a very nice bathroom. The only thing I don't like about it is it's a...
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Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and we are glad your brother is enjoying our community. Please feel free to reach out with any...