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Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Cajon, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the El Cajon, CA area.

We found 24 communities near El Cajon, CA
Rancho Stony Knoll

Rancho Stony Knoll

212 Stony Knoll Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 (3.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Visiting Angels - El Cajon

Visiting Angels - El Cajon

523 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020 (3.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Lo Har Senior Living

Lo Har Senior Living

768 Dorothy Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019 (3.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
La Vida Real

La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019 (4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 (5.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
Care For All San Diego

Care For All San Diego

10313 San Vicente Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977 (6.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Lantern Crest Senior Living

Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071 (6.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Reina's Residential Care #1

Reina's Residential Care #1

9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (7.3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
of 5
ComForcare Senior Services

ComForcare Senior Services

2340 Tampa Ave, Ste E, El Cajon, CA 92020 (7.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Westmont of La Mesa

Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (7.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Green Tree Home Care - San Diego

Green Tree Home Care - San Diego

9466 Cuyamaca Street, Suite 102, Santee, CA 92071 (8.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Renown Suites

Renown Suites

8702 Tommy Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 (8.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
of 5
Lucie's Shady Rest

Lucie's Shady Rest

7142 Bobhird Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 (8.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
of 5
Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942 (8.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
Grossmont Gardens

Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 (8.8 mi from city center)
of 5
The Montera

The Montera

5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942 (9.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

5580 Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (9.1 mi from city center)
Independent Living
of 5
Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count

Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count

7853 El Cajon Blvd Suite C, La Mesa, CA 91942 (9.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove

Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove

3774 Grove Street, Ste L1, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (9.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Casa De Vida Senior Living

Casa De Vida Senior Living

4633 Denwood Road, La Mesa, CA 91942 (9.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch

ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch

850 Duncan Ranch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914 (9.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
of 5
Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (9.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove

Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove

7227 Broadway Suite 205, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (9.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
of 5
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

2325 Proctor Valley Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914 (9.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
of 5
  • Rancho Stony Knoll
  • Visiting Angels - El Cajon
  • Lo Har Senior Living
  • La Vida Real
  • Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
  • Care For All San Diego
  • Lantern Crest Senior Living
  • Reina's Residential Care #1
  • ComForcare Senior Services
  • Westmont of La Mesa
  • Green Tree Home Care - San Diego
  • Renown Suites
  • Lucie's Shady Rest
  • Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
  • Grossmont Gardens
  • The Montera
  • Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
  • Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count
  • Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove
  • Casa De Vida Senior Living
  • ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch
  • Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove
  • Westmont at San Miguel Ranch

Senior Living Statistics for El Cajon, California

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in El Cajon varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in El Cajon
Assisted Living $4,502
Memory Care $5,710
Independent Living $4,560
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,517
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,434
Nursing Home: Studio $4,915
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,778
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $6,401
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $7,095

Cost of Living in El Cajon


In 2024, the cost of living in El Cajon includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
El Cajon $4,502
Imperial Beach $4,223
Temecula $3,471

Here is how the cost of living in El Cajon compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Cost
El Cajon $4,502
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in El Cajon


Number of senior living facilities in:

El Cajon

6

Surrounding Area

188

California

2079

El Cajon Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of El Cajon, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

El Cajon has a population of 45,937.
  • 48.4% Male
  • 51.6% Female

Marital Status:

  • 52.7% Married
  • 11% Divorced
  • 30.1% Never Married
  • 6.2% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 38.2% of the population.
  • 11.7% in their 50s
  • 14.9% in their 60s
  • 7.5% in their 70s
  • 4.1% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 73.3% White
  • 2.7% Black
  • 3.3% Asian
  • 0.6% Native
  • 0.3% Pacific
  • 5.8% Identifying as Other
  • 14% Mixed Race
  • 21.2% Hispanic

Cities Near El Cajon

Not set on El Cajon? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
San Diego $4,570
Escondido $4,676
Carlsbad $4,856
Oceanside $4,552
Vista $4,689
City Average Cost
Chula Vista $4,363
San Marcos $4,869
La Mesa $4,711
Encinitas $4,726
Poway $4,577
City Average Cost
Lemon Grove $4,579
Fallbrook $4,318
San Clemente $4,325

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.