El Cajon, California
Summer Place
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
1739 Summer Place Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021
Summer Place in El Cajon, California provides assisted living, residential care, and memory care in an intimate home setting with nine licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 10 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- January 2025
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
- 2
AI summary
Since being licensed in January 2025, Summer Place has accumulated 1 Type A finding (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 6 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting requirements), with 3 substantiated allegations out of 11 investigated.
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- Operating tenure — Summer Place has only been licensed for about 1.6 years, so this record reflects a single inspection cycle rather than a long track record; there is limited history to draw broader conclusions from.
- Track record — The one inspection conducted so far resulted in a Type A citation alongside several Type B citations, meaning the state's most serious class of finding appeared early in this home's operating history.
- Complaints — All 3 complaint investigations and their 3 substantiated allegations occurred within the past three years, essentially the entire time this home has been open; this is a live, recent pattern rather than an old issue that has since faded.
- Severity — Roughly 27% of all investigated allegations (3 of 11) were substantiated, with the remaining 8 unsubstantiated and none marked unfounded, indicating a mix of confirmed and unresolved concerns worth discussing directly.
- 1.Can you walk us through what led to the Type A citation and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what specific changes were made in response?
- 3.Given this home just opened in 2025, what steps have been taken since these findings to strengthen care practices and staff training?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604834
- 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
- 1
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 11
Facility evaluation
Jun 2, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 5, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 12, 2026
Facility evaluation
Nov 24, 2025
1–5 of 11 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,700 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,700 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
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 describe Summer Place as a warm, attentive memory care home, though pricing details and day-to-day specifics are worth confirming on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the loving, attentive caregivers who kept residents clean, comfortable, and cared for even with advanced needs like late-stage dementia.
- Daily life & dignity — Families felt their loved ones were treated with warmth and respect, with staff regularly talking to and comforting residents who could no longer communicate.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as peaceful and welcoming, with open visiting hours that let family members come and go freely.
- Communication — One family felt immediate peace of mind upon admission, suggesting staff and ownership communicated care and reassurance effectively from the start.
- Financial transparency — Reviews do not mention pricing structure or how costs might change as care needs increase, so families should ask about this directly during a tour.
- Activities — There is no information on structured activities or daily programming, so it's worth confirming what enrichment options are offered for residents.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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