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..."
READ MOREThere are 98 Assisted Living Facilities in the Santee area, with 7 in Santee and 91 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Santee is $4,995 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,750. Cheaper rated regions include El Cajon with an average starting cost of 3,460.
To help you with your search, browse the 1051 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Santee. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Santee 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Lakeside with an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 5 families in Santee find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Santee, call (855) 948-3865.
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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..."
READ MORE11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(26 reviews)
"We went to La Vida Real. It was very nice. The salespeople were very kind, and they showed us around. We got some information. They made some follow-up calls. They did not do an assessment to determine whether it was going to be assisted living or wh..."
READ MORE9308 Emerald Grove Ave, Lakeside, CA, 92040
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My father spent the last 16 months of his Alzheimer’s journey at Lakeside Manor, and I could not have been more pleased with the level of care that he received during that time. When evaluating memory care units, I realized I needed to consider both..."
READ MORE6333 RANCHO MISSION ROAD, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.4
(10 reviews)
"Nazareth House was very nice, but it didn't have the accommodations that we needed because my husband wanted a place where we could both be together in one apartment. They were mostly studio apartments, and it would not work for us. They had activiti..."
READ MORE4171 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The Cloisters of the Valley was probably my favorite one for my father because it was small. They only have like 33 residents all on 1 floor and a beautiful garden with a walking path through it, which he would have enjoyed. The people were very frie..."
READ MORE16916 Deer Hill Estates, Lakeside, CA, 92040
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Deer Hill Estates is an excellent place. It's a very good and very modern facility. It also has estate property for people to roam about, has more to see and do than just a backyard and a front yard, which was something important to me. The facilitie..."
READ MORE6173 Adelaide Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92115
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother is living at Casa Del Cielo. It's a smaller place with about four residents. It's a private home in a normal neighborhood community. More attention is given to the residents so it's a nicer circumstance. My brother is able to get outside o..."
READ MORE1515 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Donald was at Good Samaritan for only 3 or 4 days. The facility is very neat, very clean, exceptionally well-organized and thought about, and had very concerned, very caring people. Some of the places we went to had an odor, whether bad or good. Like..."
READ MORE325 KEMPTON STREET, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
4.4
(7 reviews)
"We went to Covenant Living at Mount Miguel for activities, people in our organization lived there, and we've been out there to do cookouts. It has pleasant surroundings and it's a nice facility. It looked like something that would appeal to us. As a ..."
READ MORE13106 Gate Drive, Poway, CA, 92064
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Gate Manor Assisted Living is close to shopping and restaurants. The grounds were very large. I was there when they were making meals for people, and the food looked good. The staff members were taking care of people, and the people looked like they ..."
READ MORE9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Great caring caregivers who have been there for years. The owner is really involved making sure residents are well cared for. I see the staff and owner engaging in activities with the residents. ..."
READ MORE789 Skyview Street, El Cajon, CA, 92020
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am very satisfied with New Dawn, and I have no complaints. They take good care of my husband. It's a board and care home. The food appears to be adequate and nutritious. The staff is very good...."
READ MORE2083 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92019
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Rose House Residential is excellent. There are ladies who work with Mom, and the crew is wonderful. The rooms are very clean. Mom is in a shared room with 2 twin beds, dressers, and closet space. They do chair exercises,and they have a r..."
READ MORE1863 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, 92019
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Rose House and met with the owner who was really kind and nice, and we liked her. We liked the room at the end corner. The residents were so friendly and loved the place. It was a small facility...."
READ MORE11945 Via Hacienda, El Cajon, CA, 92019
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at Rancho San Diego right now. It is a converted house with three bedrooms set up with two beds, nightstands, dressers, and a closet in each. The house has central air and central heat. They serve very large portions of very American foo..."
READ MORE660 Van Houten Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
4.2
(5 reviews)
"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. The place was clean and did not have a bad smell. ..."
READ MORE768 Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
3.8
(6 reviews)
"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 activity where they go to the park and they celebrate bi..."
READ MORE7971 Culowee Street, La Mesa, CA, 91941
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was at MesaView, but it wasn't working out very well. It was overpopulated. My mother-in-law was a little scared there. The food was OK, but not great. A couple of times a week I was there, and she was left alone. They didn't give he..."
READ MORE14536 Garden Rd,, Poway, CA, 92064
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Solaris Senior Living Community was really good. The facilities, bedrooms, and bathrooms were very good, too. There's a lot of outside areas for people to go to. It has beautiful landscaping, and it's probably only about half an acre, but there's sti..."
READ MORE13653 Cuesta del Sol, Lakeside, CA, 92040
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom was in Chaparral Rose for a while. The lady that runs the place is a nurse, and the people that were there were very good. I think they have 6 rooms -- 6 ladies -- and that’s it. It’s very nice. It’s a big house, and they’ve converted the gar..."
READ MOREThe town of Santee, California lies just beyond the borders of San Diego and offers a refreshing atmosphere for seniors looking into assisted living, which the state of California calls Residental Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE). Santee provides six local RCFEs and there are 54 more nearby from which seniors can choose.
Each community is regulated by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. It is tasked with assisting seniors with activities of daily living and carefully monitoring their health and safety.
Assisted Living costs in Santee start around $4,995 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Santee 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.
Santee
$4,995
US
$4,000
Poway
$3,833
La Mesa
$3,741
El Cajon
$3,647
Lemon Grove
$3,437
Lakeside
$3,250
Spring Valley
$2,700
The California Assisted Living Waiver program and the optional state supplement (OSS) are two financial assistance programs offered to eligible seniors. In addition, the state provides a room and board cap for Medicaid-eligible residents.
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.
Santee 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 Santee, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santee-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
April
5
Review of Lantern Crest Senior Living
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...
Provider response
Hi April! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and were able to see some of the amazing amenities and social opportunities while you were able to take a look...
Assisted Living
Linda
4
Review of Lantern Crest Senior Living
I visited a friend at Lantern Crest Senior Living. It feels very professional, and I felt that they had a good handle on things. I was in the dining room, and they looked to have lovely meals. They...
Assisted Living
Andee
5
Review of Lantern Crest Senior Living
Lantern Crest Senior Living was beautiful. I enjoyed it. It was a wonderful facility. They're pretty much filled up and they don't have a waiting list. We would be looking for memory care, but they...
Provider response
Andee, thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and were able to see some of the great amenities that we have to offer our residents and their families. As you saw, we...