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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..."
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El Cajon sits 16 miles east of downtown San Diego, between forests and the coast. The immediate vicinity hosts 4 memory care facilities, with the broader area contributing an additional 22 communities. These specialized dementia care facilities charge a monthly median fee of $9,063, over $1,250 more than California’s standard rate and $2,375 higher than the typical national price.
In our directory below, compare 193 reviews memory care providers, which have an average star rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Memory Care Facilities in El Cajon, California
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La Vida Real
11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(26 reviews)
"My mom is living out at La Vida Real. It was great. The lady that helped me get my mom set up in here was wonderful, very sweet, and a caring lady. They have a little courtyard that my mom can walk outside in. It was a good feeling when I came throug..."
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Lo-Har Senior Living
768 Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at Lo-Har Senior Living. They have different kinds of groups for different stages of people. It's a bunch of little cottages, and it's assisted living and memory care. She is sharing a room, and she gets along with all the other ladies t..."
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Paradise Village
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA, 91950
4.5
(60 reviews)
"Paradise Village Memory Care looks and feels like assisted living. It was very open, bright, and roomy. They have different locations for people to use. They had a theater room, a chapel, an activity room, two dining rooms, and a garden-like, little ..."
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Lantern Crest Senior Living
300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
4.3
(55 reviews)
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is great. What they have to offer is really good. The admissions lady showed me around and introduced me to the staff, and they were kind. She showed me their eating places, their activities, and where the residents can go..."
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The Montera
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.2
(33 reviews)
"I toured The Montera, and the person who toured us, Rita, was fantastic. She answered all my questions and gave us a very good walk through in the facility. She was always available. If I had any additional calls, I could always reach out to her. The..."
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Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
2325 Proctor Valley Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91914
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I was very favorably impressed with Westmont at San Miguel Ranch. I toured their memory care. It was very clean, it was very peaceful, and the staff was all very kind, friendly, and helpful. It was extremely attractive. Every section that I saw was v..."
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Ivy Park at Bonita
3302 Bonita Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
4.9
(10 reviews)
"My mother-in-law already moved here. I like that it's on the small side, and that she would get really good care. I liked all of the people that we met. They were very very good, very helpful, and everything that we needed to do to get her in there. ..."
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Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My dad moved into Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's a great place, and what's nice about it is it has a piano in the memory care area. That was important to me for my father because a lot of places have pianos, but they're in th..."
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Stellar Care
4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Stellar Care is not a large community so they have quite a bit of staff and it's almost like a family-related type of community. Every time I walk in and ask where my friend is, they know exactly where he is. He's on a level that accommodates him for..."
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Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
1290 Santa Rosa Drive, Chula Vista, CA, 91913
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Otay Ranch was wonderful. I visited both assisted living and memory care. It's absolutely beautiful. It seemed more like an upscale hotel. Jennifer was so nice, very informative, and very helpful. They have a gym, music, arts and crafts, ..."
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Plaza Village Senior Living
950 L Ave, National City, CA, 91950
3.9
(17 reviews)
"Plaza Village is a very nice place. The layout of the rooms was very good. I completely understand that the memory facility is a lot different setup than the assisted living side, and the rooms were good. I got to speak to three residents there and t..."
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Vibrant Living II
6140 Crawford St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"At Vibrant Living, you’ll find the perfect balance of independence and support. We’ll develop a personal care plan that focuses on your love..."
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Vibrant Living
5723 Bounty St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Assisted Living in San Diego - 15 Years of Exceptional Care for Seniors! At Vibrant Living, we offer personalized care plans and support ..."
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Westmont of La Mesa
9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.3
(7 reviews)
"My spouse has moved into Westmont of La Mesa. It's a wonderful community. I'm very happy with it. It's a perfect location. We live in La Mesa, so we thought that would be great. The community is beautiful. The caregivers are wonderful. They are very ..."
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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Grossmont Gardens Memory Care. I like it. They're very nice there. It's clean. The room is nice and clean. The staff is great. It's a great place. They have an activities director, so they do games and different stuff with th..."
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Acorn Oaks Manor II
6217 Acorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Acorn Oaks Manor, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
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Pacifica Senior Living Bonita
3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
"Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, Pacifica Bonita is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an ac..."
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Right Choice Senior Living
6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA, 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
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What to Consider About Memory Care in El Cajon
The California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, oversees memory care communities in El Cajon and throughout the state. Department staff inspects facilities regularly to ensure they adhere to licensing terms and state regulations. They also investigate complaints against communities and help individuals resolve them.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in El Cajon
- El Cajon hosts several primary and urgent care clinics, including El Cajon Family Health Center, Borrego Health Centro Medico El Cajon and Chase Avenue Family Health Center. Although each offers various medical services, the latter also provides older adult care. Additionally, just 4 miles away, Sharp Grossmont Hospital operates 24/7 and offers comprehensive clinical and wellness services.
- Overall living costs in El Cajon stand 3.3% above the California average and a considerable 54.9% higher than the national figure. Rates run especially high for housing, groceries, transportation and utilities compared to national averages. However, the California Department of Aging administers several assistance programs, and the fixed monthly fees of memory care may help seniors budget more effectively.
- San Diego County joined the Dementia Friendly America Network, demonstrating its commitment to fostering a livable environment for those impacted by cognitive conditions. It raises local awareness, offers family support and helps businesses become more accessible for people with dementia.
- Aligning with regional norms, El Cajon experiences hot, dry summers and cool, cloudy winters. The short summer runs from early July to the end of September, and the longer winter lasts from the end of November to the start of April. Annually, temperatures usually range between 41 and 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Crime-wise, El Cajon has fewer property-related incidents than national and state averages. The violent crime rate is 0.75 points higher than the U.S. median but 0.24 points below California’s. However, residing in secure memory care communities may enhance feelings of safety for vulnerable adults.
Paying for Memory Care in El Cajon
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
El Cajon’s memory care communities charge a typical monthly fee of $9,063.
The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
El Cajon’s memory care residents pay $1,250 more than the California mid-rate and $2,375 more than the U.S. median price. Sacramento offers relatively modest savings of $138, while seniors in Merced pay about $5,069 less each month than their peers in El Cajon. Memory care is pricier in Napa, where the cost jumps by $297 compared with El Cajon’s median fee.
El Cajon
$9,063
California
$7,813
United States
$6,688
Napa
$9,360
Sacramento
$7,925
Merced
$3,994
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In El Cajon, the median rate for memory care is $2,495 below the cost of a nursing home semi-private room, emphasizing the higher price for nursing facility care due to the more intensive clinical services it provides. Seniors who age at home pay even less; home health care, which includes home-based medical care, stands $1,818 less expensive, while the nonmedical support of in-home care is $2,199 cheaper. Assisted living communities offer personalized help with day-to-day activities in a congregate environment and charge $1,813 less than dementia care facilities.
Memory Care
$9,063
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,245
Assisted Living Facility
$7,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,558
Note: Data for El Cajon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in El Cajon
In El Cajon, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Free Memory Care Resources in El Cajon
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 a memory care 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 memory care resources in El Cajon, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in El Cajon
El Cajon Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Lo-Har Senior Living
My mother is at Lo-Har Senior Living. They have different kinds of groups for different stages of people. It's a bunch of little cottages, and it's assisted living and memory care. She is sharing a...