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    1. A small theater room with two rows of black cushioned seats and a side row of patterned cushioned seats, all facing a screen showing a black and white movie scene featuring a man in a cowboy hat and a woman. The room has warm beige and brown walls, a patterned carpet, and ceiling lights with a projector mounted above.
      $5,000+4.3 (97)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      La Vida Real

      11588 Via Rancho San Diego, Rancho San Diego, CA, 92019
    2. Exterior view of a senior living facility building with neatly trimmed trees, an American flag on a flagpole, and a clear blue sky.
      Pricing on request4.1 (207)
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Grossmont Gardens Senior Living

      5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA, 91942
    3. Aerial view of a large, multi-story senior living facility with beige and white exterior walls and a tan roof. The building is surrounded by parking lots filled with cars, landscaped areas, and a backdrop of trees and distant hills under a partly cloudy blue sky.
      $5,105 – $7,995+4.7 (18)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Semi-private
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Westmont Of La Mesa

      9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91942
    4. A well-maintained outdoor garden area with a green lawn, two raised wooden planters with plants, a concrete walkway, trees along a wooden fence on the left, and a tall hedge on the right under a clear blue sky.
      $2,795+4.3 (68)
      Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

      2045 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
    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.
      $4,885 – $6,515+4.3 (236)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • Semi-private
      assisted living, memory care

      The Montera

      5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
    6. 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.
      $3,540 – $4,375+3.8 (57)
      Semi-private
      memory care

      Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

      4960 Mills Street, La Mesa, CA, 91942
    7. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building with beige stucco walls and a tiled roof, surrounded by vibrant red and purple flowers and palm tree leaves hanging from above, under a clear blue sky.
      $4,000 – $4,300+4.3 (128)
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Lantern Crest Senior Living

      800 Lantern Crst Wy, Santee, CA, 92071
    8. A cozy living room with a large dark wood entertainment center holding a flat-screen TV and decorative items. The room features a striped sofa with two pillows, two beige armchairs, a wooden coffee table with a flower arrangement, a side table with a flower vase, a potted plant, and carpeted flooring with a patterned design.
      Pricing on request3.5 (128)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Arbor Hills Nursing Center

      7800 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
    9. Photo of Somerset Subacute Rehab
      Pricing on request3.5 (2)
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      Somerset Subacute Rehab

      151 Claydelle Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92020
    10. Photo of Casa El Cajon
      $5,735 – $7,455+3.4 (10)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Casa El Cajon

      306 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA, 92021
    11. $5,278 – $6,861+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living

      Good Samaritan Retirement Home

      1515 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA, 92019
    12. A cozy bedroom with a large bed featuring a patterned bedspread and multiple pillows. The room includes a wooden dresser, a small bench at the foot of the bed, a chair, and a ceiling fan. There is a sliding glass door with vertical blinds leading to an outdoor area. The walls are decorated with framed artwork, including a painting of palm trees above the bed.
      $5,060 – $6,072+5.0 (5)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Noble Living III, LLC

      6665 Decanture St #2138, San Diego, CA, 92120
    13. Photo of La Mesa Healthcare Center
      Pricing on request4.3 (71)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      La Mesa Healthcare Center

      3780 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa, CA, 91941
    14. Pricing on request4.5 (2)
      suite
      skilled nursing

      Victoria Post Acute Care

      654 South Anza Street, El Cajon, CA, 92020
    15. 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.
      Pricing on request4.1 (109)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, board and care

      Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center

      622 S Anza St, El Cajon, CA, 92020
    16. Pricing on request
      suite
      skilled nursing

      Bella Vista Health Center

      7922 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
    17. 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.
      Pricing on request4.5 (31)
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      The Bradley Court

      675 E Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92021
    18. $6,045 – $7,858+2.7 (10)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      assisted living

      Carroll's Residential Care

      655 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
    19. A peaceful outdoor garden area at Brighton Place Spring Valley featuring a white gazebo surrounded by green grass, bushes, and trees. There is a stone bench on the left side and a trash can near the gazebo. In the background, part of the building and a few people sitting can be seen.
      Pricing on request4.4 (33)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Brighton Place Spring Valley

      9009 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
    20. Outdoor seating area with multiple picnic tables under a wooden pergola surrounded by trees and greenery. There is a concrete pathway and a grassy area nearby with a basketball hoop and recycling bins in the background.
      Pricing on request4.3 (13)
      suite
      assisted living, skilled nursing

      Lakeside Special Care Center

      11962 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA, 92040
    21. $4,908 – $5,889+3.3 (4)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      board and care

      Baron's Presidio - Decatur Cottage

      6396 Lake Decatur Ave, San Diego, CA, 92119
    22. $3,600 – $4,320+
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      Lexington House

      180 West Lexington, El Cajon, CA, 92021
    23. Pricing on request4.0 (12)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Edgemoor Hospital

      655 Park Center Dr, Santee, CA, 92071
    24. $4,000 – $4,800+3.0 (1)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      memory care, board and care

      Mount Helix Care Home

      10030 Grandview Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91941
    25. Photo of Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
      Pricing on request3.9 (92)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center

      8778 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA, 92071
    26. Outdoor seating area with wicker furniture including a sofa, two armchairs, and a glass-top coffee table arranged on a grassy lawn under a large tree with hanging branches. A white wicker chair with a patterned cushion is also visible. A white picket fence and a beige building with a door and window are in the background.
      $4,150 – $4,980+4.2 (20)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, memory care, board and care

      Lakeside Manor - Assisted Living and Memory Care

      9308 Emerald Grove Ave, Lakeside, CA, 92040
    27. Pricing on request2.8 (4)
      suite
      skilled nursing

      Country Manor La Mesa Healthcare Center

      5696 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA, 91942
    28. An elderly woman with white hair and glasses is sitting outdoors on a chair, blowing soap bubbles using a yellow bubble wand and holding a pink bottle of bubble solution. The background shows a grassy area with sunlight and shadows.
      $5,800 – $6,960+4.7 (12)
      Semi-private • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living, board and care

      La Cruz Senior Care, Inc

      1882 Euclid Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92019
    29. 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.
      Pricing on request4.0 (140)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      San Diego Post-Acute Center (SDPAC)

      1201 S Orange Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020
    30. Exterior view of Country Hills Post Acute facility at dusk, showing a multi-story building with beige walls and red-tiled roofs, a circular driveway with a landscaped island featuring three flagpoles with flags, and street lamps illuminating the entrance area.
      Pricing on request4.0 (123)
      suite
      assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing

      Country Hills Post Acute

      1580 Broadway, El Cajon, CA, 92021
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    Cost of assisted living in El Cajon, California

    Studio1 Bedroom2 BedroomsSemi-Private
    Independent Living$6,168$5,846$7,995$5,340
    Assisted Living$6,283$5,862$7,995$4,925
    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

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • 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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