Russell Homes Manor
1146 Sumner Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
There 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.
98 Results
1146 Sumner Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
1338 Bosworth Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
161 Marsden Ct, El Cajon, CA, 92020
1140 Naranca Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
7867 Lake Andrita Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92119
"Lake Murray Healthcare Center is a small residential community known today as "Assisted Living". It is designed to provide the ideal solutio..."
READ MORE848 Felicita Avenue, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
"Casa Primavera offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going ass..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
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 MORE3474 Angwin Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123
"In a homelike environment, our group activities fill the day with genuinely enjoyable interaction provided by caregivers who are trained to ..."
READ MORE4670 Twain Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92120
431 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 MORE6150 Bob Street, La Mesa, CA, 91942
5971 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, CA, 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lake Murray Terrace was very nice, and it's just like a home. This is where I was supposed to take my husband. I highly recommend it to everyone. The lady who runs the place was really sweet to all the people. She has no say whether they watch TV or ..."
READ MORE505 Hills Ln Dr, El Cajon, CA, 92020
6665 Decanture St #2138, San Diego, CA, 92120
9825 Glen Center Dr., San Diego, CA, 92131
"Ridgeview Health Center is a new, state of the art, open to the public, care community providing living options in Assisted Living, Memory C..."
READ MORE4560 Troy Ln, La Mesa, CA, 91942
7404 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA, 92114
13612 Aubrey Street, Poway, CA, 92064
The 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.Â
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.Â
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...