Sunrise Way Residence Ii
161 Marsden Ct, El Cajon, CA, 92020
El Cajon is a vibrant city located about 15 miles east of San Diego’s downtown district, promoting access to outstanding medical facilities, community-based services and age-friendly recreation. The city offers a variety of transportation options for seniors, making it easy to navigate even without a private vehicle, and pleasant weather throughout the year appeals to those who enjoy outdoor living. It also has numerous assisted living agencies to accommodate the city’s seniors, a demographic that makes up 12% of the 106,000 residents.
Assisted living is a popular option among older adults who need help with some daily activities and are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle. This type of care costs $5,475 per month, which is affordable compared to rates in nearby communities such as Oxnard and El Centro. Assisted living includes comfortable housing, daily meals, regular social and recreational activities and individualized care plans. Many facilities are pet-friendly and have amenities such as swimming pools and hair salons.
This guide provides more details on how local assisted living costs compare to rates in other California communities, along with ways seniors pay for services. It also lists top resources that serve seniors in the region.
125 Results
161 Marsden Ct, El Cajon, CA, 92020
1140 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
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..."
READ MORE431 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..."
READ MORE505 Hills Ln Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92020
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA, 91950
4.5
(60 reviews)
"Paradise Village had very nice staff, and there were a lot of activities at the swimming pool. They had a separate art room, a library, a hairdresser, and a doctor in-house. They had everything. You don't ever have to leave the building. It has beaut..."
READ MORE300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
4.3
(55 reviews)
"I went to look at Lantern Crest Senior Living. The people were very nice. The facility was very clean. They have a one-bedroom apartment, and I was only able to see the studio. It was in the process of being cleaned because someone had moved out, so ..."
READ MORE2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
4.6
(38 reviews)
"Monte Vista Village was really good. It was one story, so it was nice for elderly people. I only saw a studio room because they didn't have any one or two bedrooms available. The studio room was fairly small in size. The garden was very nice. There w..."
READ MORE5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.5
(30 reviews)
"I toured Atria Collwood. I liked all of the programs that they had, the different levels of care that they offered, and the way it was structured. It was like an a la carte menu. They had it in such a way that it was very transparent like that. You c..."
READ MORE5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.1
(34 reviews)
"I toured The Montera and I was very impressed with the community itself, their reception of me, and their willingness to talk about anything. They took me around the facility. We toured the dining room and all of the social areas outside. Connie show..."
READ MORE2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91914
4.7
(14 reviews)
"We're hoping to move my father into Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. I liked that the atmosphere was very open and very clean. It looked like they had a lot of activities. I saw some of the residents, but not a lot because I came in kind of during the m..."
READ MORE3302 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
4.9
(10 reviews)
"I liked the staff at Ivy Park at Bonita; they were very welcoming. This one had more of a homey feel, like it was a house. They were very informative. They also had events to kind of get the residents involved. They had what they call "A Taste of Ivy..."
READ MORE2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
4.8
(11 reviews)
"Sungarden Terrace was much smaller compared to the other place we visited. They offered first and second floor studio, which was really nice. I liked the second floor, and it was almost $200 difference. My friend can take the elevator up. The facilit..."
READ MORE1290 Santa Rosa Drive, Chula Vista, CA, 91913
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I've only toured Ivy Park at Otay Ranch, and that's because it was more economical than the other place and it's closer to my mom's friend. It was a nice facility. It gave the impression of being in a hotel or a resort. It looks like it has all the a..."
READ MORE950 L Avenue, National City, CA, 91950
3.9
(17 reviews)
"We went to Plaza Village. My sister's going to be moving in at the end of November. I've been over there a bunch of times, I love them. The staff was great and very professional. Every time I've had any contact with them, they have been amazing. The ..."
READ MORE5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.3
(13 reviews)
"I toured Grossmont Gardens. That was a huge facility. They had every single kind of care. They even had a lockdown unit. I really liked it, but it was out of my price budget, and for the care that my sister needed there, she was too young for it. The..."
READ MORE316 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..."
READ MORE6140 Crawford St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"If you are looking for a new, fresh and very clean facility, Vibrant Living II is for you. It includes a spacious sunroom with a view and a large living room area. From what I've seen rooms are clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and cour..."
READ MORE5723 Bounty St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful Board and Care in residential setting. 5 bedrooms and large sunroom back of the house. My Mom is 99 and receives caring attention plus socialization in this home. Owner is committed to quality caregivers and right fit. I can’t recommend Vib..."
READ MORE9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.3
(7 reviews)
"I visited the Westmont of La Mesa, and it's the one I like the most. I like their rooms the best. The apartments had appliances and they had a full kitchen and cabinets. The person who gave me the tour was great and she did great. They also have beau..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Service, Community Care Licensing Division, licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in El Cajon and the rest of California. This department maintains a list of licensed assisted living facilities in the state, and it operates a complaint hotline for those who observe substandard care or conditions in a residential facility.
Seniors in El Cajon pay $5,475 per month on average for assisted living.
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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
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.
Assisted Living
Linn
5
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...
Assisted Living
sburdick1956
5
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. ...
Assisted Living
Valerie
4
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...