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Bosworth Gardens II
793 Wichita Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"Bosworth Gardens RCFE is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your exp..."
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There are 26 Memory Care Facilities in the El Cajon area, with 4 in El Cajon and 22 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in El Cajon is $5,243 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Lemon Grove with an average starting cost of 4,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 192 reviews below for memory care facilities in El Cajon. On average, consumers rate memory care in El Cajon 3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Santee with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Memory Care Facilities in El Cajon, California
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La Vida Real
11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(26 reviews)
"My mom is living out at La Vida Real. It was great. The lady that helped me get my mom set up in here was wonderful, very sweet, and a caring lady. They have a little courtyard that my mom can walk outside in. It was a good feeling when I came throug..."
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Lo-Har Senior Living
768 Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at Lo-Har Senior Living. They have different kinds of groups for different stages of people. It's a bunch of little cottages, and it's assisted living and memory care. She is sharing a room, and she gets along with all the other ladies t..."
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Paradise Village
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA, 91950
4.5
(60 reviews)
"Paradise Village Memory Care looks and feels like assisted living. It was very open, bright, and roomy. They have different locations for people to use. They had a theater room, a chapel, an activity room, two dining rooms, and a garden-like, little ..."
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Lantern Crest Senior Living
300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
4.3
(55 reviews)
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is great. What they have to offer is really good. The admissions lady showed me around and introduced me to the staff, and they were kind. She showed me their eating places, their activities, and where the residents can go..."
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The Montera
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.2
(33 reviews)
"I toured The Montera, and the person who toured us, Rita, was fantastic. She answered all my questions and gave us a very good walk through in the facility. She was always available. If I had any additional calls, I could always reach out to her. The..."
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Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91914
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I was very favorably impressed with Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. I toured their memory care. It was very clean, it was very peaceful, and the staff was all very kind, friendly, and helpful. It was extremely attractive. Every section that I saw was v..."
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Ivy Park at Bonita
3302 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
5.0
(9 reviews)
"My mother-in-law already moved here. I like that it's on the small side, and that she would get really good care. I liked all of the people that we met. They were very very good, very helpful, and everything that we needed to do to get her in there. ..."
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Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My dad moved into Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's a great place, and what's nice about it is it has a piano in the memory care area. That was important to me for my father because a lot of places have pianos, but they're in th..."
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Stellar Care
4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Stellar Care is not a large community so they have quite a bit of staff and it's almost like a family-related type of community. Every time I walk in and ask where my friend is, they know exactly where he is. He's on a level that accommodates him for..."
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Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
1290 Santa Rosa Drive, Chula Vista, CA, 91913
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Otay Ranch was wonderful. I visited both assisted living and memory care. It's absolutely beautiful. It seemed more like an upscale hotel. Jennifer was so nice, very informative, and very helpful. They have a gym, music, arts and crafts, ..."
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Plaza Village Senior Living
950 L Ave, National City, CA, 91950
3.9
(17 reviews)
"Plaza Village is a very nice place. The layout of the rooms was very good. I completely understand that the memory facility is a lot different setup than the assisted living side, and the rooms were good. I got to speak to three residents there and t..."
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Vibrant Living II
6140 Crawford St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"At Vibrant Living, you’ll find the perfect balance of independence and support. We’ll develop a personal care plan that focuses on your love..."
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Vibrant Living
5723 Bounty St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Assisted Living in San Diego - 15 Years of Exceptional Care for Seniors! At Vibrant Living, we offer personalized care plans and support ..."
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Westmont of La Mesa
9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.3
(7 reviews)
"My spouse has moved into Westmont of La Mesa. It's a wonderful community. I'm very happy with it. It's a perfect location. We live in La Mesa, so we thought that would be great. The community is beautiful. The caregivers are wonderful. They are very ..."
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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Grossmont Gardens Memory Care. I like it. They're very nice there. It's clean. The room is nice and clean. The staff is great. It's a great place. They have an activities director, so they do games and different stuff with th..."
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Acorn Oaks Manor II
6217 Acorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Acorn Oaks Manor, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
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Pacifica Senior Living Bonita
3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
"Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, Pacifica Bonita is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an ac..."
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Right Choice Senior Living
6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA, 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
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What to Consider About Memory Care in El Cajon
An estimated 650,000 seniors throughout California have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia, and that number is consistently on the rise. By 2025, it's projected that 840,000 Californians will have been diagnosed with dementia. Memory care facilities, also known as residential care facilities, provide support to seniors who've been diagnosed with dementia.
In El Cajon, which is located near the Mexico/U.S. border and is home to more than 100,000 residents, nearly 12 percent of the population is 65 years of age or older. Those who require memory care can choose from four local facilities. An additional 13 are located nearby in cities such as Santee, La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Some of these facilities may share grounds with assisted living facilities, as provisions for both levels of care are very similar in California.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in El Cajon
- The air quality in El Cajon and throughout San Diego County is poor and poses a considerable risk to seniors and residents who've been diagnosed with respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease or certain cancers. The American Lung Association has given an "F" grade for ozone pollution and has assigned a failing grade to the area's particle pollution levels.
- Although the overall cost of living is nearly 60 percent higher than the national average, seniors living in El Cajon may find that they're able to save a substantial amount of money, particularly on healthcare which is 15 percent below the national average.
- The El Cajon area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as La Maestra, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- El Cajon has high crime rates, especially considering the size of the city. An average of 199 crimes occur per square mile each year in the city, which is more than double the statewide average of 89 crimes per square mile. While touring memory care facilities, seniors and their loved ones should discuss security measures that are in place to protect residents.
Paying for Memory Care in El Cajon
Memory Care costs in El Cajon start around $5,243 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in El Cajon and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Cities in California
Poway
$6,197
Santee
$5,850
La Mesa
$5,820
US
$5,694
El Cajon
$5,243
National City
$3,760
Lemon Grove
$3,500
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in El Cajon
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Free Memory Care 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 a memory care 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 memory care resources in El Cajon, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in El Cajon
El Cajon-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Lo-Har Senior Living
My mother is at Lo-Har Senior Living. They have different kinds of groups for different stages of people. It's a bunch of little cottages, and it's assisted living and memory care. She is sharing a...