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220 Residential Care Homes near El Cajon, CA

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Residential care homes in El Cajon may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. El Cajon care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in El Cajon, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Area, Mission Bay Park and Navajo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Mira Mesa and Poway.

Residential Care Home Facilities near El Cajon, CA
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Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Home Care
Home Care
Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

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We were blessed to have Kathleen locate a wonderful place for my husband's mom in only a few days! We were very pleased with her care and the home and would highly recommend Kathleen, A Place For Mom, and the Joster homes to others!

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My mom is a difficult resident, she has dementia with behavioral issues.. [Name removed] and his wife [name removed] once told me that the plan is to start with theraputic approach and to build trust. At first I don’t it seems hard for me to understand how they manage to do it. I am truly blessed I ...

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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
New Dawn Senior Care Home is centrally located in a family friendly residential neighborhood in El Cajon, of San Diego County, CA. With only a 14.4sq mile city, the opportunities for shopping, dining out and entertainment are close and plentiful for the seniors. These opportunities include...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rancho Stony Knoll sits on an acre of land on a private road in El Cajon, California.Cottontail rabbits, Hummingbirds, and a variety of Birds will entertain you and your loved ones.Care and services offered are tailored to the individual needs of each person. Our goal is to make everyday a "good...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Whispering Palms is a part of the La Mesa, California community. We are well known for providing the very best senior care possible for people who don't have a need for skilled medical care daily. Parenting your parent, who has always been strong and independent, is heart wrenching at best. At...
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Anshin Home Care has been a great solution for our family. The place is open, airy, clan, and the people there are very friendly. My loved one usually likes to spend her time watching TV or at the dining...
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Anshin Home Care is located in La Mesa, CA as a part of San Diego County. This residential care home has a great location in an area of the country that enjoys warm air year round. It is within driving distance of San Diego, where there is nearly endless entertainment options for visiting family...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Finding a good adult assisted living facility for a loved one in need of assistance is sometimes difficult. No one wants to put a loved one into a large nursing home where they will feel abandoned and neglected. Many of these large corporate run nursing homes are understaffed and can give their...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Come See How Small is BeautifulFACILITY. STAFF. PROGRAM. Measure us on any one of these criteria and we are confident we will exceed your highest expectations. As professional owner-administrators, we care for physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Our established grounds are perfect for...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lucie's Cozy Cottage is an assisted living home situated in a residential area. We pride ourselves on making the care and comfort of the elderly our priority. With this goal in mind, we provide high quality care for seniors with a wide variety of needs. We assist residents with independent and...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mom second home. They took good care of her and did not give up although with her dementia-behavioral disturbances, I don't know how they manage to care for her. I am glad . The staff and owner are very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Care Plus Mansion RCFE is located in San Diego County, southern California. El Cajon, California is situated at the bottom of a valley surrounded my picturesque hills. Care Plus Masion RCFE is located in El Cajon. El Cajon's population is reportedly 101,45 in 2012. Care Plus Mansion has capacity...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rose Garden Guest HomeRose Garden Guest Home is a senior care home located in the beautiful city of San Diego, CA in Los Angeles County. Our loving community overlooks the stunning San Diego skyline. Known for its mild climate, extensive beaches and deep waters, San Diego is easily accessible...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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There are only about 5 other residents with my mother here in La Cruz Senior Care. She is receiving more one on one care than the larger communities could offer. It has been a good experience so far. They...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly located in El Cajon, CA. We have accommodations for 6 ambulatory or non-ambulatory residents. We serve Dementia or Alzheimer Residents, and have a caring, nurturing, and dedicated staff on site 24 hours a day to help your family with any...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am very happy with the care that my mother is receiving from Meadow Creek Villa. The home itself is very well taken care of and clean. The caregivers are great, they take very good care of my mother. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Meadow Creek Villa The Meadow Creek Villa is a senior care home located in sunny El Cajon, California in San Diego County. The city of El Cajon is located just 15 miles east of San Diego in the foothills around the San Diego metropolitan area. El Cajon offers many exciting recreational activities...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Come See How Small is Beautiful FACILITY. STAFF. PROGRAM. Measure us on any one of these criteria and we are confident we will exceed your highest expectations. As professional owner-administrators, we care for physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Our established grounds are perfect for...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I could not rate this place higher. My mother was in a hospice situation. All others there were not. They accommodated everything. The house, owners, and staff are amazing, caring people. I could not...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I put my aunt in Mt. Helix thinking that she would not like being away from home. I was surprised when she stated she loves it there; sunlite rooms, good food, and dedicated individual assistance. I...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Come See How Small is Beautiful FACILITY. STAFF. PROGRAM. Measure us on any one of these criteria and we are confident we will exceed your highest expectations. As professional owner-administrators, we care for physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Our established grounds are perfect for...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
...And thank you for considering Lakeside Manor for your senior care needs. Let us assist in providing you with comfortable home where you can be assured of helping hand when you need it. We want to emphasize your abilities and independence, and be there to help with the things that just aren't...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Jeanne's homes are nestled in the San Carlos area. Each home is custom designed and ready for you to move in. You have a choice of private or semi-private bedrooms, we offer furnished or unfurnished rooms to accommodate your individual needs. We also offer a shady patio and grass yard for...

Cost of care homes in El Cajon, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Cajon is 3205.59 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamacha, CA with an average of 3145.82 per month.

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El Cajon, CA

$3,206

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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