23 Independent Living Communities near El Cajon, CA
There are 23 Independent Living Communities in the El Cajon area, with 4 in El Cajon and 19 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in El Cajon is $3,340 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,650. Cheaper nearby regions include La Mesa with an average starting cost of $2,820.
To help you with your search, browse the 130 reviews below for independent living communities in El Cajon. On average, consumers rate independent living in El Cajon 4.6 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Santee with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 9 families in El Cajon find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in El Cajon, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Independent Living Communities in El Cajon, CA
La Vida Real
Provides: Independent Living
11588 Via Rancho San Diego,, El Cajon, CA 92019
"We're living in La Vida Real. We're here for 2-1/2 months before the pandemic, and we enjoyed every minute of it. I would give everything high marks, like everything else, the food is not up to its..." More
"We're living in La Vida Real. We're here for 2-1/2 months before the pandemic, and we enjoyed every minute of it. I would give everything high marks, like everything else, the food is not up to its..." More
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
Provides: Independent Living
444 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
"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..." More
"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..." More
Lexington Square
Provides: Independent Living
250 E. Lexington Ave , El Cajon, CA 92019
"I had stayed at Lexington Senior (Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments) and I liked it there. The place was very clean. The staff was a bunch of great people, and I couldn't ask for better. We had..." More
"I had stayed at Lexington Senior (Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments) and I liked it there. The place was very clean. The staff was a bunch of great people, and I couldn't ask for better. We had..." More
Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1141 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
"I've lived here many years and it's a nice place to live. Very near public transportation with a few stores and restaurants not far away. But watch out for the fast cars on this street." More
"I've lived here many years and it's a nice place to live. Very near public transportation with a few stores and restaurants not far away. But watch out for the fast cars on this street." More
Caring Star 2016
Paradise Village
Provides: Independent Living
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA 91950
"I'm currently in Paradise Village. It's wonderful. I've been here for three weeks now. I like it very much. It is a nice facility, and it's well kept. They have a wonderful dining room and lots of..." More
"I'm currently in Paradise Village. It's wonderful. I've been here for three weeks now. I like it very much. It is a nice facility, and it's well kept. They have a wonderful dining room and lots of..." More
Lantern Crest Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
11010 Sunset Trail, Santee, CA 92071
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is probably the one we're gonna go with. It was exceptional. The staff was very welcoming, the accommodations for the facility are excellent and every activity that you..." More
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is probably the one we're gonna go with. It was exceptional. The staff was very welcoming, the accommodations for the facility are excellent and every activity that you..." More
The Montera
Provides: Independent Living
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
"My friend has stayed at The Montera, and it was wonderful. Our experience was very good. They had activities like bingos and movies. They play crosswords where they have everybody in an area, and..." More
"My friend has stayed at The Montera, and it was wonderful. Our experience was very good. They had activities like bingos and movies. They play crosswords where they have everybody in an area, and..." More
Caring Star 2015
Atria Collwood
Provides: Independent Living
5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
"I toured Atria Collwood. John, the person there, was supposed to get back to me, hopefully soon. They have a special on one of the studios. Because of my limited finances, he was going to get back..." More
"I toured Atria Collwood. John, the person there, was supposed to get back to me, hopefully soon. They have a special on one of the studios. Because of my limited finances, he was going to get back..." More
Caring Star 2016
Grossmont Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
5480 Marengo Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I went to tour Grossmont Gardens. They're very friendly staff. They're very attentive to the time of the appointment. They're very free with showing me the grounds and the apartments. I got a very..." More
"I went to tour Grossmont Gardens. They're very friendly staff. They're very attentive to the time of the appointment. They're very free with showing me the grounds and the apartments. I got a very..." More
Monte Vista Village
Provides: Independent Living
2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
"I went to see Monte Vista Village out in Lemon Grove. I toured their independent living because that's what I was looking for. It's really good, pretty open, with good places to walk and..." More
"I went to see Monte Vista Village out in Lemon Grove. I toured their independent living because that's what I was looking for. It's really good, pretty open, with good places to walk and..." More
Caring Star 2022
Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I visited the Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. It was much more of a grand entrance. The entryway was quite grand. It's a three-story building with access to outside gardens. They have..." More
"I visited the Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. It was much more of a grand entrance. The entryway was quite grand. It's a three-story building with access to outside gardens. They have..." More
Westmont of La Mesa
Provides: Independent Living
9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I'm staying at Westmont La Mesa. I've looked at other places, and although they're very nice, this one seems to fit the bill best. One thing that I don't like is that we don't have enough..." More
"I'm staying at Westmont La Mesa. I've looked at other places, and although they're very nice, this one seems to fit the bill best. One thing that I don't like is that we don't have enough..." More
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
Provides: Independent Living
1290 Santa Rosa Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913
"At Ivy Park our residents are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth.
We partner with our residents to provide customized care and support. In doing so, we find new ways to..." More
"At Ivy Park our residents are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth.
We partner with our residents to provide customized care and support. In doing so, we find new ways to..." More
Spring Valley Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
8914 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"At Spring Valley, we are licensed to accommodate 49 residents and we take great pride in giving individual care to each and every resident. With a 24 Hour Awake Staff, we are truly committed to..." More
"At Spring Valley, we are licensed to accommodate 49 residents and we take great pride in giving individual care to each and every resident. With a 24 Hour Awake Staff, we are truly committed to..." More
St. Paul's Plaza
Provides: Independent Living
1420 East Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913
"St. Paul's Plaza was very nice, it was just a little more expensive than the other place, and they didn't have a pool and a spa. The apartments were fairly decent size, very nice, but not much..." More
"St. Paul's Plaza was very nice, it was just a little more expensive than the other place, and they didn't have a pool and a spa. The apartments were fairly decent size, very nice, but not much..." More
Lantern Crest Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071
"Lantern Crest Senior Living has a lot to offer, however, it's a large facility. I like that they have two drivers and a bus driver, and I think the food is better than where I am, and I believe..." More
"Lantern Crest Senior Living has a lot to offer, however, it's a large facility. I like that they have two drivers and a bus driver, and I think the food is better than where I am, and I believe..." More
SharpCare Lantern Crest
Provides: Independent Living
300 Lantern Crest Way Suite C, Santee, CA 92071
"My parents are moving into Lantern Crest. It's an excellent facility. The only complaint I would have is the person who did the tour. I would tell people to make sure they don't get the specific..." More
"My parents are moving into Lantern Crest. It's an excellent facility. The only complaint I would have is the person who did the tour. I would tell people to make sure they don't get the specific..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Bonita
Provides: Independent Living
3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
"It was relatively new as far as hallways and architecture. Everything just seemed relatively modern and contemporary. It was very nice. They have independent living and assisted living, and the one..." More
"It was relatively new as far as hallways and architecture. Everything just seemed relatively modern and contemporary. It was very nice. They have independent living and assisted living, and the one..." More
MesaView Senior Assisted Living
Provides: Independent Living
7971 Culowee Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
"My Dad lives in MesaView on the Independent Living side and is very happy. They give him enough independence to still do things he is able, while helping on some other things which he needs. I feel..." More
"My Dad lives in MesaView on the Independent Living side and is very happy. They give him enough independence to still do things he is able, while helping on some other things which he needs. I feel..." More
Helix Vista Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1302 Helix Street,, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"Everything is excellent at Helix Vista and I like this place. I feel safe here. I would recommend it to others because it's affordable and it's safe.
" More
"Everything is excellent at Helix Vista and I like this place. I feel safe here. I would recommend it to others because it's affordable and it's safe.
" More
Village at Lakeside Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
9703 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040
"My mom was relocated to The Village at Lakeside. We chose this community because it is about a mile to two miles away from the family. She is enjoying it. It's a senior apartment so she can handle..." More
"My mom was relocated to The Village at Lakeside. We chose this community because it is about a mile to two miles away from the family. She is enjoying it. It's a senior apartment so she can handle..." More
Southern Highlands
Provides: Independent Living
2525 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950
"I’m in a senior apartment complex at Southern Highlands. It is in a nice location for me because I’m familiar with this area. The staff, so far, has been excellent. In my first month here, I took a..." More
"I’m in a senior apartment complex at Southern Highlands. It is in a nice location for me because I’m familiar with this area. The staff, so far, has been excellent. In my first month here, I took a..." More
Villa Pacifica Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
3630 6th Avenue,, San Diego, CA 92103
"My wife and I have been in Villa Pacifica for six years now. It costs $1,200 plus utility, so it is almost $1,300 a month. It is a very nice place. They take good care of it. Every floor has..." More
"My wife and I have been in Villa Pacifica for six years now. It costs $1,200 plus utility, so it is almost $1,300 a month. It is a very nice place. They take good care of it. Every floor has..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in El Cajon
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Review of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
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 ... Read more
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Review of La Vida Real
I'm now in La Vida Real and I'm meeting all these nice people. This is a great place, the room is great. The terrain that they make it on is flat, so I can go for walks, and the people that I meet ... Read more
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Review of La Vida Real
La Vida Real was very nice. The staff were nice, but not as good as the other facility. The rooms were very nice, but not quite as large as the other facility. The facility itself was nice. The com... Read more
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