The best assisted living facilities in El Cajon, CA

    Explore 157 communities near El Cajon, CA

    1. Outdoor patio area with a metal gazebo structure providing shade over several tables and chairs. Surrounding the patio are green bushes and plants, with a clear blue sky overhead.
      4.5(44)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Brighton Place Spring Valley

      9009 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    2. Exterior view of Country Hills Healthcare entrance with sign and parked cars.
      4.0(143)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Country Hills Post Acute

      1580 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
    3. Front of a single-story building with a ramped porch, hanging and potted plants, and a bench.
      5.0(1)
      $4,674 – $5,608+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Casa De Vida Senior Living

      4633 Denwood Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    4. Exterior view of San Diego Post-Acute Center (SDPAC) building at dusk with wet pavement reflecting lights, a covered entrance supported by columns, palm trees, and landscaped flower beds.
      3.9(146)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      San Diego Post-Acute Center

      1201 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    5. View of a green golf course with a white picket fence in the foreground, surrounded by trees and hills under a clear blue sky.
      4.5(8)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, board and care

      Julie's Elderly Care

      9041 Inverness Rd, Santee, CA 92071
    6. White Lakeside Special Care Center building front with sign and glass doors under a blue sky
      4.6(24)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      Lakeside Special Care Center

      11962 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040
    7. Cozy bedroom in a senior living facility with floral bedspread, TV, and large window blinds.
      $4,742 – $5,690+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Mom's House

      8596 Atlas View Dr, Santee, CA 92071
    8. Exterior view of a single-story building with beige walls and a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn with small palm trees and shrubs. A concrete walkway leads to the entrance, which is covered by a small porch. A blue handicap parking sign is visible near the walkway. The sky is partly cloudy.
      4.5(31)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      The Bradley Court

      675 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    9. Front exterior of a care facility with a sign reading Community Convalescent Hospital of La Mesa.
      3.9(177)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Community Care Center

      8665 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    10. A bedroom with an adjustable bed, orange bedding, a chair, and a nightstand.
      5.0(2)
      $5,406 – $6,487+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Summer Place

      1739 Summer Place Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
    11. Single-story stucco house front with a low rock garden, small palm trees, American flags, and a bench by the entrance.
      5.0(1)
      $5,041 – $6,049+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Angels Guest Home

      9208 Bellagio Rd, Santee, CA 92071
    12. Large grassy outdoor yard with trees, a wooden fence, a covered seating area and a small playground under a clear blue sky.
      4.7(12)
      $5,800 – $6,960+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      La Cruz Senior Care, Inc

      1882 Euclid Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
    13. Front exterior of a single-story ranch-style house with a two-car garage, driveway, and landscaped front yard.
      4.0(3)
      $5,248 – $6,297+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      El Cajon Senior Care Home

      571 Terra Ln, El Cajon, CA 92019
    14. Bright, well-decorated living room with a gray sofa, armchairs, coffee table, rug and wall art.
      5.0(6)
      $4,905 – $5,886+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      New Dawn Senior Care Home

      789 Skyview St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    15. Front exterior of a two-story gray stucco house with windows, a small landscaped yard, potted plants, and large tropical leaves.
      5.0(6)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living

      Silver Heart Chateau

      9724 Eucalyptus Ct, Santee, CA 92071
    16. Parkside Health and Wellness Center building front with palm trees and parked cars
      4.6(12)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Parkside Health and Wellness Center

      444 W Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    17. Exterior building front sign reading Casa Del Cielo Residential Care Facility for Elderly
      4.5(6)
      $5,329 – $6,394+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Casa del Cielo

      6173 Adelaide Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
    18. Front view of a single story beige senior living facility with a fenced garden and roses.
      4.2(14)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Bosworth Garden

      1340 Bosworth St, El Cajon, CA 92019
    19. Round wooden dining table with several chairs in a bright room with large windows and hardwood floors.
      $5,113 – $6,135+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Renaissance Living II

      12536 Jackson Hill Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
    20. Two-story stucco building with arched colonnade facing a grassy lawn under a bright sky.
      3.5(11)
      $5,735 – $7,455+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Casa El Cajon

      306 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
    21. An elderly man wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a gray t-shirt, and dark pants is sitting on a stone wall with the ocean and waves visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
      5.0(11)
      $4,556 – $5,467+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      San Diego Senior caregiving TLC

      8117 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 91945
    22. Exterior view of Casa Primavera senior living facility with parked cars and a large tree.
      5.0(6)
      $4,561 – $5,473+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Casa Primavera

      848 Felicita Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    23. A caregiver walking outdoors with an elderly person along a shaded garden path lined with trees and plants. The path is covered with fallen leaves and bordered by a low wall with decorative tiles.
      5.0(4)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, board and care

      La Mesa Elder Care

      7784 Melotte St, San Diego, CA 92119
    24. Exterior view of Orangewood Manor's single-story building with a lawn, trees, and a walkway.
      5.0(3)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, board and care

      Orangewood Manor

      1202 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    25. Single-story residential building with a white exterior, a two-car garage, and a front yard with green grass and a small palm tree. There are bushes and flowers near the front window, and a concrete driveway leading to the garage. The sky is clear and blue.
      5.0(1)
      $4,520 – $5,424+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Renown Suites

      8702 Tommy Dr., San Diego, CA 92119
    26. Communal interior lounge with workstations, a printer, leather desk chairs, a long gray sofa, round window and wood-paneled ceiling.
      $5,183 – $6,737+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living

      The Haven at La Mesa

      8585 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
    27. Parkway Garden Retirement Care Home front exterior with palm trees, lawn, and shaded porch.
      3.7(9)
      $5,036 – $6,043+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Parkway Garden Retirement Care Home

      660 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    28. Panoramic view of a single-story white facility with blue disabled parking in front.
      4.5(79)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Granite Hills Healthcare & Wellness Centre

      1340 E Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
    29. 4.8(12)
      $5,022 – $6,026+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Lilac Chateau Residences

      9718-9724 Eucalyptus Ct, Santee, CA 92071
    30. Interior lobby with two blue chairs, glass table, winter backdrop, and Amaya Springs Healthcare Center sign.
      4.3(42)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Amaya Springs Healthcare Center

      8625 Lamar St, Spring Valley, CA 91977

    Cost of assisted living in El Cajon, California

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$6,168$5,846$7,995$5,340
    Assisted Living$5,445$5,833$7,995$4,883
    Memory Care$5,806$5,821$7,995$4,907

    * 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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