Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

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444 Prescott Ave

El Cajon

92020

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

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4.5 13

Melinda 2022-04-28 I toured Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They were very friendly upon arrival. They attended to me very quickly, and they stayed on time with the appointment. They're very free with letting us see all the grounds and the different apartments. They introduced me to one of their ambassadors and it was very comforting to know that the tenants are very happy there. They had many activities scheduled throughout the month. They have an activities director, so they have someone designated to provide the activities. It's a very social environment. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Kelly 2022-03-04 My husband is in Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. I think it's very nicely put together because it looks nice. You walk in, and everything's clean and looks modern. They have the menu up on time for the weekly meals. They have activities. They have mailboxes, which are so convenient. I just like the way it looked. It didn't look like it was rundown. It looks modern. The apartments are nice and spacious, which includes utilities and three meals a day. There are a lot of caregivers to come in and help out. The staff is great and very caring. They remember every single resident's name. Once in a while, they'll text me to do a surprise birthday for my husband, and they text me a photo. The residents are very caring. It's a great place. They do offer activities. The lady that I signed the lease with was fantastic. The front desk lady helps me so much. I can call at any time, and she will help out with little things. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Jeff 2021-06-23 I had an excellent tour of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. The woman who walked me through had only been there for a week, so she didn't know all the answers to the questions, but they had the administrator who had been there for 12 years. He filled me in on other things and was very helpful, but they didn't follow up with me. They said they were gonna send me an email and they didn't, but I told them I wasn't planning to move in right away, maybe that's why. We toured both the one and two-bedroom. Some of the two bedrooms had the same price as their one-bedroom, depending on where your room is. Some of them have nice balconies and one has a fountain. Pretty much they're out in the shade, so the apartments were nice. They have special deals for the two-bedroom ones, like $400 off on what the normal price is when you're moving in for your first year, so that was pretty good. The administrator scheduled a private lunch with me and it was in a special dining room, which was very nice. The food was excellent. I met the chef and they were having a Cinco de Mayo party, so there's Mexican food, but every day they have different choices of food like a shrimp salad with six huge shrimps, which I had, and then they had soup, cottage cheese, and jello. They gave me a churro for dessert and it was great. I was very impressed. The facilities are nice but it's an older facility built in the late 80s, so they're doing a lot of upgrades to it. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Francie Nancy 2021-02-23 Solstice is in an excellent location in Downtown El Cajon where you can walk to the library, a park, and great restaurants, yet it's in a quiet area offering a trickling pond surrounded by lovely gardens and benches for meeting up with friends and family. All the residents we saw and the staff who welcomed us appeared to be happy and friendly, but because of the Covid pandemic, masks and social distancing was observed throughout our visit and the formerly "normal" activities are on hold at present. However, we were able to tour the facility and my sister and I are in the process of each securing an apartment, where we hope to live our lives "vibrantly", once we get through this difficult time! I visited this facility

5 5 1

Don 2020-12-08 We did tour Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. We went to a couple of units. We didn't actually like it that much, so we didn't spend too much time there. It's hard to say because they were in a pandemic, so you don't get a true look at everything. The staff did fine, he was personable, and everything was fine. Nice tour. It's an older place. It had a bit of a musty kind of smell to it. I don't know if it's anyone's fault. It's just not for me. We saw all the amenities. We saw the little workout room they had. We saw everything. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Sheila 2019-08-05 My friend loves Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. The layout of her apartment is very good, it has a huge bathroom, and she can fit all her furniture in there. The staff is very helpful. They have bingo and other games, and they take them on outings and to doctors' appointments. They have an exercise room, a hairdresser, movie nights, computer access, and a library. I ate there twice and it was exceptionally good food. The chefs were wonderful. It's a gated community and it has the best value for the money. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Lori 2019-02-12 Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon was super nice. We really liked it. The one-bedrooms had a living room and a nice big closet, a bedroom, and a bathroom. They were really nice. They had chair yoga, exercise, dance classes, and all kinds of activities. The man who gave us the tour was outstanding. We were impressed with the whole thing, like the grounds, the rooms, the activities, and the food. If we were to make the decision to put Mom in a place like that, that's the one we would choose. It was a really nice facility. I met the activity director, and everybody seemed friendly. It seemed like a really nice situation. I visited this facility

5 5 1

E.B 2016-09-13 I live here. I like the way that it’s set up. It’s not too big or too spread out. The staff is OK. Most of the food is good. One of the complaints about the dining is that you have to be there at certain times or you just don’t eat. People will have to come and see this place for themselves and see what’s available. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 3 1

Richard367188 2016-06-17 It was more independent living. They had some services for assisted living, but you really need to be more independent because the assistance comes from outside, and you have work with them. It did not seem like it will work out. The courtyard was nice, and they had activities. I visited this facility

5 3 1

Caring106818150 2015-05-13 We like it very much. It is more conducive of what we would like to have when we go. Their residents don’t need quite as much help when they are in there. We had dinner there, and the food is lovely. They do have activities and programs, and they are right in the city of El Cajon, so they are near the library, and it is very lovely. Their rooms have a large bedroom, a good size living room, a nice bathroom, a little kitchenette area, and plenty of windows which is nice. I would recommend them. I visited this facility

5 5 1

William104437350 2015-04-29 I moved in and the staff are nice, and the people are very friendly. I am satisfied. They do have a little bit of assistance, but it's from the outside. It's strictly independent. My son is only a half an hour away, and that's a plus. I'm in a one-bedroom apartment. I like the overall situation, and the surroundings are nice too. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 5 1

Rhonda9 2014-05-20 My parents are very happy here. We can have dinner with them, and everyone was so very nice. We really like this place. It wasn’t as big as the other places. It’s a very homey place, and they also receive three meals a day. The staff were very, very wonderful. The residents came up, and they were very friendly. We just got a really good sense of it being just the right place for them. They have cleaning service once a week. They have bingo and card nights. They actually have several things for the residents to engage in. They also have a community kitchen were you can bring in your meals and bring in the food and cook it with your family. It has been a great experience so far. Also, once a week they a bus out or to doctor's appointments. We had dinner there. They have a regular meal offered, and they also have other foods offered. I like the idea that there is a staff that stays at night. The only thing I wish they have was a swimming pool. I visited this facility

5 4 1

John41 2013-05-14 We chose it for my mother because my mother-in-law also lived there. It had a courtyard and a restaurant-like dining area where they ordered whatever they wanted. The staff were very good and my mother was happier there. It was a very good place and I would recommend it to others. I visited this facility

5 5 1

444 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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April 28, 2022

By Melinda

I visited this facility

I toured Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They were very friendly upon arrival. They attended to me very quickly, and they stayed on time with the appointment. They're very free with letting us see all the grounds and the different apartments. They introduced me to one of their ambassadors and it was very comforting to know that the tenants are very happy there. They had many activities scheduled throughout the month. They have an activities director, so they have someone designated to provide the activities. It's a very social environment.

Provider Response

Hi, Melinda! Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and getting to know our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!

March 04, 2022

By Kelly

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My husband is in Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. I think it's very nicely put together because it looks nice. You walk in, and everything's clean and looks modern. They have the menu up on time for the weekly meals. They have activities. They have mailboxes, which are so convenient. I just like the way it looked. It didn't look like it was rundown. It looks modern. The apartments are nice and spacious, which includes utilities and three meals a day. There are a lot of caregivers to come in and help out. The staff is great and very caring. They remember every single resident's name. Once in a while, they'll text me to do a surprise birthday for my husband, and they text me a photo. The residents are very caring. It's a great place. They do offer activities. The lady that I signed the lease with was fantastic. The front desk lady helps me so much. I can call at any time, and she will help out with little things.

Provider Response

Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad that your husband is enjoying his time at our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at our community soon!

June 23, 2021

By Jeff

I visited this facility

I had an excellent tour of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. The woman who walked me through had only been there for a week, so she didn't know all the answers to the questions, but they had the administrator who had been there for 12 years. He filled me in on other things and was very helpful, but they didn't follow up with me. They said they were gonna send me an email and they didn't, but I told them I wasn't planning to move in right away, maybe that's why. We toured both the one and two-bedroom. Some of the two bedrooms had the same price as their one-bedroom, depending on where your room is. Some of them have nice balconies and one has a fountain. Pretty much they're out in the shade, so the apartments were nice. They have special deals for the two-bedroom ones, like $400 off on what the normal price is when you're moving in for your first year, so that was pretty good. The administrator scheduled a private lunch with me and it was in a special dining room, which was very nice. The food was excellent. I met the chef and they were having a Cinco de Mayo party, so there's Mexican food, but every day they have different choices of food like a shrimp salad with six huge shrimps, which I had, and then they had soup, cottage cheese, and jello. They gave me a churro for dessert and it was great. I was very impressed. The facilities are nice but it's an older facility built in the late 80s, so they're doing a lot of upgrades to it.

Provider Response

Thank you so much for the five-star review of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon, Jeff! We are so glad you had a great experience on your tour of our community. Have a wonderful day!

February 23, 2021

By Francie Nancy

I visited this facility

Solstice is in an excellent location in Downtown El Cajon where you can walk to the library, a park, and great restaurants, yet it's in a quiet area offering a trickling pond surrounded by lovely gardens and benches for meeting up with friends and family. All the residents we saw and the staff who welcomed us appeared to be happy and friendly, but because of the Covid pandemic, masks and social distancing was observed throughout our visit and the formerly "normal" activities are on hold at present. However, we were able to tour the facility and my sister and I are in the process of each securing an apartment, where we hope to live our lives "vibrantly", once we get through this difficult time!

Provider Response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Francie! Our team works hard to keep our residents happy and safe year-round. We are so pleased to hear that you've enjoyed your tour of our community, and we hope to see you back soon!

December 08, 2020

By Don

I visited this facility

We did tour Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. We went to a couple of units. We didn't actually like it that much, so we didn't spend too much time there. It's hard to say because they were in a pandemic, so you don't get a true look at everything. The staff did fine, he was personable, and everything was fine. Nice tour. It's an older place. It had a bit of a musty kind of smell to it. I don't know if it's anyone's fault. It's just not for me. We saw all the amenities. We saw the little workout room they had. We saw everything.

Provider Response

We are glad you enjoyed your tour of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. Thank you for taking the time to review our community!

August 05, 2019

By Sheila

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My friend loves Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. The layout of her apartment is very good, it has a huge bathroom, and she can fit all her furniture in there. The staff is very helpful. They have bingo and other games, and they take them on outings and to doctors' appointments. They have an exercise room, a hairdresser, movie nights, computer access, and a library. I ate there twice and it was exceptionally good food. The chefs were wonderful. It's a gated community and it has the best value for the money.

February 12, 2019

By Lori

I visited this facility

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon was super nice. We really liked it. The one-bedrooms had a living room and a nice big closet, a bedroom, and a bathroom. They were really nice. They had chair yoga, exercise, dance classes, and all kinds of activities. The man who gave us the tour was outstanding. We were impressed with the whole thing, like the grounds, the rooms, the activities, and the food. If we were to make the decision to put Mom in a place like that, that's the one we would choose. It was a really nice facility. I met the activity director, and everybody seemed friendly. It seemed like a really nice situation.

September 13, 2016

By E.B

I am/was a resident of this facility

I live here. I like the way that it’s set up. It’s not too big or too spread out. The staff is OK. Most of the food is good. One of the complaints about the dining is that you have to be there at certain times or you just don’t eat. People will have to come and see this place for themselves and see what’s available.

June 17, 2016

By Richard367188

I visited this facility

It was more independent living. They had some services for assisted living, but you really need to be more independent because the assistance comes from outside, and you have work with them. It did not seem like it will work out. The courtyard was nice, and they had activities.

May 13, 2015

By Caring106818150

I visited this facility

We like it very much. It is more conducive of what we would like to have when we go. Their residents don’t need quite as much help when they are in there. We had dinner there, and the food is lovely. They do have activities and programs, and they are right in the city of El Cajon, so they are near the library, and it is very lovely. Their rooms have a large bedroom, a good size living room, a nice bathroom, a little kitchenette area, and plenty of windows which is nice. I would recommend them.

April 29, 2015

By William104437350

I am/was a resident of this facility

I moved in and the staff are nice, and the people are very friendly. I am satisfied. They do have a little bit of assistance, but it's from the outside. It's strictly independent. My son is only a half an hour away, and that's a plus. I'm in a one-bedroom apartment. I like the overall situation, and the surroundings are nice too.

May 20, 2014

By Rhonda9

I visited this facility

My parents are very happy here. We can have dinner with them, and everyone was so very nice. We really like this place. It wasn’t as big as the other places. It’s a very homey place, and they also receive three meals a day. The staff were very, very wonderful. The residents came up, and they were very friendly. We just got a really good sense of it being just the right place for them. They have cleaning service once a week. They have bingo and card nights. They actually have several things for the residents to engage in. They also have a community kitchen were you can bring in your meals and bring in the food and cook it with your family. It has been a great experience so far. Also, once a week they a bus out or to doctor's appointments. We had dinner there. They have a regular meal offered, and they also have other foods offered. I like the idea that there is a staff that stays at night. The only thing I wish they have was a swimming pool.

May 14, 2013

By John41

I visited this facility

We chose it for my mother because my mother-in-law also lived there. It had a courtyard and a restaurant-like dining area where they ordered whatever they wanted. The staff were very good and my mother was happier there. It was a very good place and I would recommend it to others.

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Questions about Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Our Vibrant residents range in age from late 60's to 90's. Bocce Ball, Bean Bag Baseball and gathering to listen to Live Entertainment are just a few activities and social events our residents enjoy together.

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

Downtown El Cajon restaurants, shops and Friday night Summer Concerts. Parkway Plaza Mall, 24/hr Fitness, Downtown San Diego, Petco Park, Balboa Park.

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon has organized?

Weekly Shopping trips. Narrated bus tours around San Diego.

What transportation services does Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon offer to independent living residents?

Scheduled Dr. visits and local area shopping.

What makes the chef or dining program at Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

ELEVATE an enhanced culinary experience. By creating meaningful connections through cuisine, Elevate transforms the culinary experience into a culinary celebration that inspires the engagement of our residents, families and friends.

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

Activity Rooms, Fitness and spacious courtyard

What safety features or security measures does Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon offer to independent living residents?

Included in the rent we provide "Great Call", a Mobile Urgent Response Device for every resident. 24/7 secured community with nighttime security guard.

If Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We are a pet friendly community. Pets allowed in the apartment and outside the community for walking.

Does Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

Residents are free to choose any Home Health Care agency to provide additional assistance they may need such as laundry, medication management, stand by shower assistance and more.

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Entry Fee Cost: 3450
Independent Living Starting At: $2540/month

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1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio Apartments

Dining options

In Room Kitchenette
Dining Room Shared Meals
Dining Extra: Private Dining Room

Features

Beauty Barber Shop
Computer Room
Resident Transportation
Party Space
Tv Room
Garden And Patio
Resident Parking

Cleaning services

Laundry For Linens
Housekeeping

Technology and entertainment

Cable In Rooms
Internet Enabled Rooms
Wifi

Health services

Medication Management
Physical Therapy

Activities

Offsite Activities
Music
Games
Stories
Lectures Discussions
Book Clubs
Wii Sports
Tai Chi
Fitness Room
Yoga
Gardening
Cooking
Arts And Crafts

Financial guidance

Va Benefits Consultation

Guest services

Guest Parking
Guests At Mealtime
Overnight Guests

Diet

Diabetic
Kosher
Low Fat
Special Diets
Low Salt
Renal
Vegetarian

General

Respite Care
Minimum Age: 55

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Companion Care
Personal Care Assistants
In Home Health
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy

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About Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

Independent living is just that, you live independently enjoying the company of your friends and neighbors while we provide the convenience of restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, transportation services and much more. We believe you have earned the right to a care-free lifestyle. Let us do the daily chores so you can do the daily fun!

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