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Assisted Living in El Cajon, California

There are 46 assisted living facilities in El Cajon, California. The daily costs of assisted living in California range from $33 up to $300, with a mean expenditure running around $125. The per month cost averages roughly $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $45,000, which is above the nationwide average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in El Cajon, CA typically range from about $1,500 per month up to $10,075 per month, with an average cost of around $3,500 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $42,000.




SeniorScore™ for El Cajon, California



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • El Cajon scores lower than the California average of 71.
  • El Cajon scores lower than the national average of 72.
65

Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Grossmont Hospital, Grossmont Hospital, and Alvarado Hospital.
  • There are 242 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Bosworth Gardens II (RCFE), Rancho Stony Knoll, and Villa Alegre Senior Assisted Living in El Cajon.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 338 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a low property crime rate.
  • The area has an average violent crime rate.
61

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
  • There are 58 golf courses in or around the city, including Oak Glen Course at Singing Hills Country Club At Sycuan, Monte Vista Course at Cottonwood at Rancho San Diego, and Sun Valley Golf Course.
  • There are 14 parks near the city center, including John F Kennedy Park, Vacationer RV Resort, and Wells Park.
  • There are 153 churches in or near the city, including Shadow Mountain Community Chr, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and St Luke Catholic Church.
  • There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 272 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 11 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 114 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.47% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.61% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $72,582, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $57,571, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $25,522, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $42,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $127,750 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $20,519 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $51,480 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 10.95%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • El Cajon receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • El Cajon has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • This city has very poor water quality.
  • El Cajon has a dense population density of 2,984.7 people per square mile.
  • Residents of El Cajon have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a high public transportation ridership.
  • El Cajon has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 82.96%.

El Cajon is a mid-size city in California. It is located in San Diego County. It has a population of 165,433, with 20,301,672 people in the encompassing metropolitan area. Around 23% of the population are over 55.

El Cajon has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000 and an average household income is $58,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The mean housing price in El Cajon is $325,500, which is lower than the state average of $451,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.95%.

El Cajon has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area gets optimal levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, El Cajon has very poor water quality, very poor air quality ratings, and an average rate of crime.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in El Cajon, California



The Royal Home - El Cajon, CA

The Royal Home

12436 Royal Rd

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-224-5130

5 Reviews  

The Royal Home is located within the Winter Gardens neighborhood of El Cajon, California. It is a 59 room senior community. The community is in a largely middle class area, with a median per-household income of $53,787. ...

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Lucie's Cozy Cottage - El Cajon, CA

Lucie's Cozy Cottage

7909 Western Trail Dr

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-221-7955

3 Reviews  

Situated in the Crest neighborhood, Lucie's Cozy Cottage is a senior community in El Cajon, California. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median per-household income of $53,787. With around 66,000 people residing in ...

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A Summer Place - El Cajon, CA

A Summer Place

1739 Summer Pl Dr

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-221-7955

1 Review  

A Summer Place is a senior care community situated within the Bostonia area of El Cajon, California. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with an average household income of $53,787. With about 66,000 individuals living ...

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Mt Helix Gardens - El Cajon, CA

Mt Helix Gardens

11454 Fuerte Farms Rd

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-240-2530

1 Review  

Mt Helix Gardens is a senior care community situated in the Casa De Oro-Mount Helix area of El Cajon, California. With roughly 59,000 individuals living in the zip code of 92020, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It ...

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La Vida Real - El Cajon, CA

La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego

El Cajon, CA 92019

1-855-222-1541

La Vida Real is a senior housing facility located in the Rancho San Diego area of El Cajon, California. The facility is in a mostly affluent area, with an average household income of $75,224. It is densely populated, ...

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Orangewood Manor - El Cajon, CA

Orangewood Manor

1202 S Orange Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-241-4685

Orange Wood Manor is a 49 room senior care community situated in the Casa De Oro-Mount Helix area of El Cajon, California. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average per-household income of $54,535. ...

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Serene Sunset - El Cajon, CA

Serene Sunset

1233 Cresthill Rd

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-233-7205

Serene Sunset is a senior care facility located within the Bostonia area of El Cajon, California. With a median family income of $53,787, the community is in a mostly middle class area. It has a dense population, with ...

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Meadow Creek Villa - El Cajon, CA

Meadow Creek Villa

11443 Meadow Creek Rd

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-241-4685

Meadow Creek Villa is located within the Casa De Oro-Mount Helix area of El Cajon, California. It is a 6 room senior housing community. The surrounding area has a dense population, with about 59,000 individuals living in the ...

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Chateau La Cresta - El Cajon, CA

Chateau La Cresta

271 Lilac Dr

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-241-4685

Situated in the Crest neighborhood, Chateau La Cresta is a senior community in El Cajon, California. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average per-family income of $53,787. It is densely populated, with about ...

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Aida's Residential Care 2 - El Cajon, CA

Aida's Residential Care 2

433 Avocado Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-221-7955

Aida's Residential Care 2 is a senior housing facility located around the Casa De Oro-Mount Helix area of El Cajon, California. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 59,000 people residing in the zip code of 92020. ...

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La Estancia - El Cajon, CA

La Estancia

1946 La Cresta Rd

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-241-4685

La Estancia is a senior care facility located within the Granite Hills area of El Cajon, California. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with roughly 66,000 residents in the 92021 zip code. With a median per-family income of ...

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Mountain View Healthcare - El Cajon, CA

Mountain View Healthcare

1404 Jamacha Road

El Cajon, CA 92019

1-855-233-7205

Mountain View Healthcare is a nursing home facility situated in the Rancho San Diego neighborhood of El Cajon, California. With roughly 44,000 residents in the zip code of 92019, the encompassing area is heavily populated. It is a ...

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Pine Tree Villa - El Cajon, CA

Pine Tree Villa

2013 Flying Hills Ct

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-222-1541

Located nearby the Lake Murray neighborhood, Pine Tree Villa is a senior housing community serving El Cajon, California. The community is in a generally middle class area, with a median household income of $54,535. It is densely populated, ...

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Marsell's Guest Homes - El Cajon, CA

Marsell's Guest Homes

9982 Dunbar Ln

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-229-7494

Located at 9982 Dunbar Ln, Marsell's Guest Homes is a senior housing community in El Cajon, California. The surrounding area is densely populated, with approximately 66,000 individuals residing in the 92021 zip code. It is a mostly middle ...

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Silvercrest Rest Home - El Cajon, CA

Silvercrest Rest Home

960 Grossmont Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-238-4376

Silvercrest Rest Home is a 15 unit senior housing community situated within the Casa De Oro-Mount Helix area of El Cajon, California. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $54,535. ...

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Rancho Stony Knoll - El Cajon, CA

Rancho Stony Knoll

212 Stony Knoll Rd

El Cajon, CA 92019

1-855-243-3078

Rancho Stony Knoll is a 6 room senior housing facility located within the Granite Hills neighborhood of El Cajon, California. The facility is in a primarily well-to-do area, with an average family income of $75,224. With around 44,000 ...

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Carroll's Residential Care - El Cajon, CA

Carroll's Residential Care

655 S Mollison Ave

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-233-7205

Carroll's Residential Care is a 144 bed senior community. It is situated around the Casa De Oro-Mount Helix area of El Cajon, California. With approximately 59,000 individuals living in the zip code of 92020, the encompassing area is ...

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Casa El Cajon - El Cajon, CA

Casa El Cajon

306 Shady Ln

El Cajon, CA 92021

1-855-238-4376

Casa El Cajon is a senior care community located in the Bostonia neighborhood of El Cajon, California. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average per-family income of $53,787. With approximately 66,000 individuals residing ...

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Care Plus Mansion - El Cajon, CA

Care Plus Mansion

2579 Windmill View Rd

El Cajon, CA 92020

1-855-241-4685

Care Plus Mansion is a 6 unit senior housing community situated near the Lake Murray area of El Cajon, California. The neighboring area has a dense population, with approximately 59,000 people residing in the zip code of 92020. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions



Question
What does assisted living cost in the state of California?

Answer
The average price of assisted living in California is around $125 per day (ranging from $33 to $300), $3,750 monthly (ranging from $987 to $9,000), and $45,000 annually (ranging from $11,844 to $108,000). By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 monthly, and $42,000 annually.

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What is the cost of assisted living in El Cajon?

Answer
With prices running between $1,500 and $10,075 monthly and averaging around $3,500, assisted living in El Cajon, California runs roughly $42,000 per year.

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What services are included with assisted living?

Answer
Many assisted living communities offer care in both shared and private rooms. They usually provide numerous services such as help with chores, social programs, assistance with medication, spiritual programs, and incontinence care.

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Can I pay for assisted living in El Cajon with Medicaid?

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There are multiple assisted living facilities in El Cajon that take Medicaid, which include The Dorothy and Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center, Escondido Post Acute Rehab, Paradise Valley Manor and Health Care, Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation and Healthcare , and Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center.

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How many retirees live in El Cajon?

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The city has a population of 165,433, with 3,027,066 residents in the surrounding area. The senior community constitutes about 23% of the total population.

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