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It's good place. Recently there was a change in management, which was an improvement. They try to accommodate you and make you feel welcome. The apartment is pretty basic but it's fine, and not too small. They com once a week to clean. I have no complaints. Some of the people who live here have been here twenty years, so it's a good place to make friends.... Read more
In the heart of the city, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon presents a vibrant setting for independent living in El Cajon’s urban landscape. Its location offers residents easy access to health care facilities, shopping and dining options, and cultural attractions throughout the city and the San Diego area.
Designed to simplify residents’ responsibilities and maximize their independence, this community offers a variety of services including scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, telehealth service with 24/7 access to urgent care, and personalized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) from in-home caregivers for residents’ convenience and privacy.
In the dining room, residents can enjoy freshly served, chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting. Residents have multiple menu options that are inspired by residents’ favorite homestyle meals and are dietitian-approved for nutritional quality.
To create an engaging environment on-site, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon offers a variety of amenities and a calendar of regularly scheduled activities for residents to enjoy to their liking.
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
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From the time that we walked through the door, we knew that this was a happy place. We knew because one of the residents came right up to us and proceeded to introduce himself and to tell us about how great Solstice Senior Living was. The staff were happy and that says volumes about any community. We were just impressed by the environment and the feeling that we had while visiting there. We highly recommend Solstice Senior Living.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
April 28, 2023Thank you so much for the five-star review of Solstice at El Cajon, Jennifer! We are pleased to hear you had great experiences while touring our community. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
We toured Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon and it was okay. There did not seem to be much activity going on among the residents when we visited. One thing that I didn't like was the Meal credit. You get a fixed credit each month for Meals. I can't remember what their process was if/when you went over your limit, but I didn't like that process.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
April 21, 2023Thank you for the feedback. Solstice of El Cajon offers three meals a day which are included in the rent for no extra charge, and we do not have a meal credit system in place. Our Elevate Dining culinary team works hard to create meals that are nutritious and delicious and provide a great dining experience for our residents every day. Please contact our community at (619) 444-9470 to learn more.
It's good place. Recently there was a change in management, which was an improvement. They try to accommodate you and make you feel welcome. The apartment is pretty basic but it's fine, and not too small. They com once a week to clean. I have no complaints. Some of the people who live here have been here twenty years, so it's a good place to make friends.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
February 15, 2023Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and we are so glad you are pleased with our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
Solstice was just not the right fit for my loved one the staff and management are excellent just my loved ones needs exceeded their level of care but otherwise solstice is a great place
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
January 23, 2023Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about our community and leave feedback. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
They were wonderful! I would highly recommend them. Unfortunately my mom was only there a month before she passed. But she enjoyed it, and the residents and staff were very welcoming and helpful. The residents really went out of their way to be friendly and welcoming. I think that makes a huge difference for people joining or first entering a community. They were really great.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
December 21, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and we are so glad your mother enjoyed her time at our community. Have a great day!
So far it has been a great experience living here at Solstice at El Cajon
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
November 28, 2022Thank you so much for the five-star review, Tony! We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback, and we are so glad you are enjoying being a part of our community. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
I enjoy my freedom to choose the activities I want to participate in. I really like how spacious my apartment is. The employees truly care about us and are helpful and friendly.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
November 18, 2022Thank you so much for the kind, five-star review of Solstice at El Cajon! we are pleased to hear you're enjoying our community and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
My mother and I are finding Solstice to be a safe, fun, and comforting place for her to live. She enjoys all the activities and social engagement with friends and loves meeting new people. The staff is caring and supportive and goes out of their way to help me with any issues my mom is having if I cannot be there.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
November 10, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and we are so glad your mother is enjoying our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
We picked this community because, the services provided matched the needs of the resident. Good place for those, that have a high tolerance of needs for an independent living facility.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
October 10, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We are so glad you have been happy with our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
I can't say enough positive things about this facility. I adored them. The staff and facility is absolutely wonderful! I've already told my in laws that if they ever need a place, this is our top choice. I would choose it for myself! It is gorgeous! It is a great place for the cost. Especially for those who don't need as much assistance and want to live on their own. I loved everything about it. The one issue I had is after mom passed. She passed early in the month and they still withdrew the next months rent out of my account at the start of that following month. It took 5 weeks and at least 4 calls to them to get my money back. That was frustrating and so stressful to have to deal with, especially with all of the other expenses we had to cover after her passing. But as frustrating as that was, I think so highly of this facility that I would hands down still recommend them to everyone I could.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
September 14, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback and we are sorry for your loss. We are also sorry to hear about your experience and would be happy to speak with you if you have any remaining questions or concerns. Please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director at (619) 313-5121 or elcajoned@solsticeseniorliving.com.
The community associates were helpful and welcoming. I have made friends and I would recommend Solstice Senior Living to friends.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
September 1, 2022Thank you so much for your five-star review of Solstice at El Cajon, Ruth! We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying our community and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
The food is good, I don't think I could have found a nicer place.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
August 31, 2022Thank you so much for the kind five-star review of Solstice at El Cajon, Jacqui! We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying our community and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
The meals and dining service is really good and the portion control is really good. This was one of the best communities we had looked at. The front desk workers leave at 4pm so visitations in the afternoons are quite restricted. The pricing here is very reasonable and works out just right for our loved one. There are people around in case there is emergency, and the community is clean.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
August 29, 2022Thank you so much for the kind five-star review of Solstice at El Cajon! We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying our community's dining service and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
My siblings and I were under a lot of stress trying to take care of our mother. We are all self employed and still working full time. From the moment I walked into the door, Solstice captured my heart. The residents were all smiling and happy and greeted us with open arms. The staff at Solstice is absolutely amazing! I can't even put into words how much they are appreciated by me and my entire family. My initial consultation was great! From the very start, we felt comfortable and right at home. The entire staff is remarkable! They definitely show that they really take pride in the work they do and the care they provide to their residents. And don't even get me started on the home cooked meals that are provided 3 times a day from the amazing Solstice chef. It has been over a month now and my mom has settled in and is doing great! What a blessing to have found Solstice Senior Living. I recommend them highly and more!
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
August 9, 2022Thank you so much for the kind five-star review of Solstice at El Cajon, Barbara! We are pleased to hear that your mother is enjoying our community and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
The meals are outstanding. The setup and location are excellent, but there is no help. So, if people need help (emergencies, or help of any kind), they do not offer that service to residents. I would recommend Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon to others, but first I would screen your loved one to see if their needs could be met here. It is truly an independent living community; if an individual needs help or monitoring, it's not available. It is extremely important that you know the needs of your loved one. Sometimes it slips through where help is needed for an individual and they get admitted, but the help is not there.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
July 27, 2022Thank you so much for the kind review and recommendation. Feel free to contact our community to find your perfect fit at Solstice at El Cajon. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Have a great day!
The staff here at Solstice Senior Living are very friendly, and I do believe it is a very good value for the money. The lunch time and supper time meals are very good. I have only gone for breakfast a couple of times and every time I am amazed with all the different things they have for breakfast. I have had a very good experience so far and I would recommend this community to other families.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
April 11, 2022Thank you so much for the five-star review, Lynn! We are pleased to hear you have had great experiences at our community and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a wonderful day!
It's good for independent living. Not a good place for anyone needing assistance.
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Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
March 18, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. Solstice is an independent living community that partners with home care agencies for residents who require additional assistance with daily living activities. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
I feel very safe with my dad here. They are very much taking precautions and taking Covid very seriously and following all of the rules very carefully and closely, which I really appreciate. They're very watchful of all of the residents. And they know me, even though I'm not there every day. When I do show up, they know exactly who I am, know my name, and remember me. They take very good care of my dad. He's happy with the food and the variety offered. Activities have been a little limited, understandably. But they still have things like outdoor luaus, different meeting groups, and take drives and take the residents shopping.
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Solstice did a very good protecting us all during Covid. The courtyard and all the new painting throughout the entire building look great. The staff is very friendly and helpful everyday.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
January 3, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad that you have been pleased with our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Have a great day!
The best part of Solstice are the people. I enjoy my interactions with both the staff and my neighbors who live here. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. I have lived her for 4 years. I keep myself busy. I work in the resident store and handle all the finances. I also run the History class once a week. I am an ambassador and on resident council.
Response from Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
January 3, 2022Thank you for your review of Solstice at El Cajon! We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We are so glad to have you as part of our community. Have a great day!
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon has received an average review rating of 4.4 based on 80 reviews. See all reviews.
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