The best assisted living facilities in El Cajon, CA

    Explore 157 communities near El Cajon, CA

    1. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping including palm trees, bushes, and grass under a clear blue sky.
      4.5(196)
      $5,834 – $7,584+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

      444 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2. Exterior courtyard of a three-story beige senior living building with a circular walkway, landscaping, palm tree, lampposts, and patio umbrellas.
      4.5(59)
      $5,105 – $7,995+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Shared
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Westmont of La Mesa

      9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    3. Outdoor view of the entrance sign for Monte Vista Village Senior Living, featuring a stone and white wall with the facility's logo and name, surrounded by greenery and plants under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.4(170)
      $6,355 – $8,261+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Monte Vista Village

      2211 Massachusetts Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    4. Front entrance of Waterford Terrace Retirement Community building with beige and teal exterior walls, palm trees, and landscaped greenery around the entrance.
      4.5(81)
      $2,645+
      Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

      5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    5. Front exterior view of The Montera facility showing a building entrance with a large wooden gabled roof supported by columns, brick steps leading up to double glass doors, and surrounding landscaping with bushes and plants.
      4.3(254)
      $4,885 – $6,515+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • Shared
      assisted living, memory care

      The Montera

      5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    6. Front exterior view of a single-story senior living facility unit with a covered porch supported by four white columns with brick bases. The porch has a black bench, and there are three windows with white frames. The building has light-colored siding and a green roof. The concrete walkway and driveway are visible in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
      4.0(38)
      $6,024 – $7,831+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living, memory care

      Lo-Har Senior Living

      768 Dorothy St, El Cajon, CA 92019
    7. Well-manicured courtyard with palm trees and a central fountain in front of a tile-roofed building.
      4.4(119)
      $5,000+
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      La Vida Real

      11588 Via Rancho San Diego, Rancho San Diego, CA 92019
    8. Exterior view of a senior living facility building with neatly trimmed trees, an American flag on a flagpole, and a clear blue sky.
      4.1(214)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Grossmont Gardens Senior Living

      5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
    9. Aerial view of Magnolia Post Acute Care facility showing multiple buildings with brown roofs, parking lots with cars, landscaped areas with trees and grass, and a surrounding residential neighborhood with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
      4.1(138)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Magnolia Post Acute Care

      635 S Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    10. Single-story beige building with a covered porch, parked car, palm trees, and a gated driveway under a blue sky.
      4.2(20)
      $4,150 – $4,980+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Lakeside Manor - Assisted Living and Memory Care

      9308 Emerald Grove Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
    11. Front porch of a single-story home with a bench, potted plants, red flowers and a screened front door.
      5.0(5)
      $5,060 – $6,072+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Noble Living III, LLC

      6665 Decanture St #2138, San Diego, CA 92120
    12. Entrance of a single-story healthcare building with a central dark door flanked by potted plants and trees, an American flag, and a wet concrete driveway.
      4.3(78)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      La Mesa Healthcare Center

      3780 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
    13. Exterior view of a building with a tower-like structure featuring arched windows and a small bell with a lantern hanging inside. The building has a tiled roof and is partially framed by palm tree leaves on the left side. The sky is clear with a soft evening light.
      4.3(145)
      $4,000 – $4,300+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Lantern Crest Senior Living

      800 Lantern Crst Wy, Santee, CA 92071
    14. Front exterior view of a two-story building with a covered entrance supported by two large white columns, a balcony with black wrought iron railing above the entrance, and landscaping with plants and flowers in front.
      3.8(78)
      $3,540 – $4,375+
      Shared
      assisted living, memory care

      Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

      4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942
    15. A well-maintained outdoor garden area with a neatly trimmed lawn, a concrete pathway, and several raised wooden planters filled with green plants and flowers. The garden is bordered by a tall hedge on the right and a wooden fence with trees on the left. In the background, there is a small white building with a green roof.
      4.2(71)
      $2,795+
      Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

      2045 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    16. Exterior view of Lemon Grove Care & Rehabilitation Center with a large green and yellow sign displaying the facility name and services including 24 hr nursing care, inpatient therapy, and outpatient therapy. The building is surrounded by bushes and small palm trees under a clear blue sky.
      2.3(6)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, board and care

      Lemon Grove Care and Rehabilitation Center

      8351 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    17. A single-story house at dusk with exterior lights on, a stone wall surrounding a well-maintained front yard with plants and a small dog sitting on the grass. There is an American flag near the garage and a red car parked in the driveway.
      5.0(3)
      $5,040 – $6,048+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Santee Elderly Care

      9069 Inverness Rd, Santee, CA 92071
    18. Exterior view of a single-story house with a concrete walkway, landscaped plants, a wooden gate, and a blue sky overhead.
      5.0(2)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, board and care

      El Cajon Elder Care

      1412 Groveland Ter, El Cajon, CA 92021
    19. Exterior view of Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center entrance with glass doors.
      4.1(118)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center

      8778 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071
    20. Front exterior of a red-brown senior care home with palm trees and driveway.
      4.8(11)
      $4,800 – $5,760+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes

      1938 Hidden Springs Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019
    21. Entrance sign reading 'Somerset Subacute Rehab' at 151 Claydelle Avenue surrounded by landscaping and a parked white car.
      3.5(2)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      Somerset Subacute Rehab

      151 Claydelle Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    22. Exterior view of Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center featuring a building with a red tiled roof, arched entryways, a central water fountain, palm trees, and a parking area with blue handicap markings.
      4.1(123)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, board and care

      Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

      622 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    23. Front exterior of a Mediterranean-style building with a red tile roof, palm trees, and a central driveway under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.6(5)
      $5,278 – $6,861+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living

      Good Samaritan Retirement Home

      1515 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
    24. Covered porte-cochere entrance of a nursing center with landscaping, potted plants, outdoor seating, and a driveway.
      3.7(170)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Arbor Hills Nursing Center

      7800 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    25. Front entrance of a building with a beige door featuring glass panels, surrounded by stone and beige siding. There are green leafy plants and small flower beds on either side of the concrete walkway leading to the door.
      1.0(1)
      $4,707 – $5,648+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Noble Living II, LLC

      505 Hills Ln Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
    26. Single-story beige senior home with stairs, palm trees, and a small front yard entryway.
      $4,565 – $5,478+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Peppertree Guest Home II

      8950 Johnson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
    27. Single-story residential building with a beige exterior, brown shingle roof, and a well-maintained green lawn. The driveway is paved with a reddish and gray stone pattern leading to a white garage door on the left. The entrance features double wooden doors with glass panels and small plants on either side. The sky is partly cloudy.
      5.0(2)
      $4,795 – $5,754+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Sierra Sunshine Care

      1355 Hacienda Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020
    28. Exterior view of Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center showing the entrance with a pathway, palm trees, and a large sign displaying the facility's name and address. The sky is partly cloudy with soft lighting suggesting early morning or late afternoon.
      4.3(77)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

      1391 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    29. A cozy living room at Acorn Oaks Manor I with floral sofas and wooden floor.
      4.7(3)
      $4,796 – $5,755+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Acorn Oaks Manor I

      6207 Acorn, San Diego, CA 92115
    30. Front exterior view of a single-story house with a brown tiled roof, surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees. An American flag is flying on a flagpole in the front yard under a clear blue sky.
      4.7(7)
      $4,925 – $5,910+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Lucies Shady Rest

      7142 Bobhird Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
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    Cost of assisted living in El Cajon, California

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$6,168$5,846$7,995$5,340
    Assisted Living$6,283$5,859$7,995$4,923
    Memory Care$5,806$5,838$7,995$4,919

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in El Cajon, CA

    • Independent Living

      For older adults who want to enjoy a carefree retirement in a community of their peers

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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