El Cajon, California
El Cajon Senior Care Home
Assisted Living · Residential Care
571 Terra Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019
El Cajon Senior Care is a licensed residential care home in a residential neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, providing assisted living, dementia care, and care for residents with more advanced needs.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2017
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Over more than nine years of operation, El Cajon Senior Care Home has drawn a single Type A finding — the state's most severe citation class, reserved for issues affecting resident safety or care — alongside administrative paperwork-type citations, a pattern consistent with a small six-bed home rather than a recurring…
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concern.
- Track record — Across 9.1 years of licensure, the home has accumulated one Type A finding and six Type B (administrative) findings, a modest total for a home of this size and tenure.
- Recent 3 years — The three most recent inspections show no Type A citations, with the recent activity limited to one administrative finding tied to a complaint investigation.
- Complaints — One complaint investigation has been filed in the home's history, and the single allegation investigated was substantiated; the home should be asked what was found and how it was addressed.
- Operating tenure — With more than nine years of consistent licensure and four routine inspections completed, there is a reasonable track record to judge the home's day-to-day operations, including staff practices and physical conditions.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374603722
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 6
Facility evaluation
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 21, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 13, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jun 4, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jun 9, 2022
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,300 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,300 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,400 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
9 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Private bathroom
- In-Unit Washer/Dryer
- Cable TV
- Library / Reading room
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Kosher meals available
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
Summarized from reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families report this small residential home offers more consistent, personalized dementia care than larger assisted living facilities, though details on cost and daily operations need confirming on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently praise the staff for providing attentive, consistent care, particularly for residents with dementia.
- Daily life & dignity — Families note that the structured, regular routine at this smaller home has helped residents thrive compared to larger facilities.
- Value & pricing — Ask the community for a clear breakdown of costs and how pricing compares to larger assisted living options mentioned in reviews.
- Activities — Confirm what daily activities and social programming are offered, since reviews focus mainly on care quality rather than enrichment.
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