El Cajon, California
Sierra Sunshine Care
Assisted Living
1355 Hacienda Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020
Sierra Sunshine Care is a six-bed assisted living home in El Cajon providing personalized residential care.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2023
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Sierra Sunshine Care, a 6-bed home licensed since late 2023, has no Type A findings but has accumulated 8 Type B administrative citations and 6 substantiated allegations out of 10 investigated, all within its short operating history.
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- Track record — Across just under 3 years of licensure, the community has drawn 8 Type B citations, which are administrative findings like paperwork, posting, or minor procedure gaps rather than safety-related, and has avoided any Type A findings, the most severe class tied to resident safety or care.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations have been frequent relative to the home's size, with 4 total investigations and 6 substantiated allegations, meaning roughly 60% of investigated allegations were confirmed rather than dismissed.
- Operating tenure — With only 2.9 years of licensed operation and just 2 routine inspections on record, this is still a relatively young compliance history, so the pattern of findings carries meaningful weight but reflects a shorter track record than an established, decade-plus operator.
- Severity — All citations to date have been administrative in nature rather than the most severe safety class, though the concentration of substantiated allegations within a small home of 6 beds is worth discussing directly with staff.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were taken and verified afterward?
- 2.What specific administrative issues led to the 8 Type B citations, and have they been resolved as of the most recent visit?
- 3.Given the small size of the home, how does staffing and oversight compare to when these complaints were filed?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604696
- 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
- 2
- Complaint investigation visits
- 4
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 8
- Substantiated allegations
- 6
Available reports · 8
Facility evaluation
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint investigation
May 22, 2025
Complaint investigation
May 22, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 22, 2025
Complaint investigation
Feb 11, 2025
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$7,000 / mo
- Studios
- $7,000 / 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
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Dining Options
1 feature- Accommodates special diets
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 2 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the compassionate, family-like care and calming environment at Sierra Sunshine, though details on costs and staffing levels are worth confirming on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers describe caregivers and owners as kind, compassionate, and attentive, treating residents like family even during end-of-life care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is repeatedly described as clean, peaceful, and comfortable, with amazing mountain views that create a calming environment.
- Daily life & dignity — Families report peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe, happy, and well cared for on a daily basis.
- Value & pricing — Reviews don't mention costs, so families should ask about pricing structure and how fees might change if care needs increase.
- Staff & care — It would be worth confirming staffing ratios and coverage during nights and weekends since reviews focus mainly on general caregiver quality.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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