Care homes in El Cajon
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- El Cajon, CA
A Quiet Sunset
Estimated starting rate$5,700a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,000
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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Assisted Living at Woodburn
Estimated starting rate$5,500a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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Blossom Valley Residential Care
Estimated starting rate$5,750a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairDementiaCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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Bosworth Garden
Estimated starting rate$5,500a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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Care Plus Mansion
Starting rate$3,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteJapaneseFilipinoReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Japaneseaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Filipinoaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Carroll's Residential Care
Estimated starting rate$3,450a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $2,650–$4,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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Casa El Cajon
Estimated starting rate$4,150a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$5,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Dehesa View Manor
Estimated starting rate$5,550a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 21 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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El Cajon Elder Care
Estimated starting rate$5,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 20 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
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El Cajon Senior Care Home
Estimated starting rate$5,300a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Epic Assistance Care Home 4
Estimated starting rate$5,100a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,050–$6,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Good Samaritan Retirement Home
Estimated starting rate$3,450a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $2,650–$4,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenActivities On-siteEnglishReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Jobeth Home Care
Starting rate$4,650a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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La Cruz Senior Care
Starting rate$6,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifePrivate roomsGardenMovie nightsReported by the home · sources
- Private roomsseniorly.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardenseniorly.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Movie nightsseniorly.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishseniorly.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
La Valhalla Residential Care
Starting rate$4,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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La Vida Real
Estimated starting rate$5,050a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,900–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeHoliday PartiesActivities On-siteTrivia GamesReported by the home · sources
- Holiday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Trivia Gamesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learningaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Happy Houraplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Art Classesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Brain fitness / Dakimaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Wine Tastingaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Well Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardening Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Dancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Dance or Theater Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Mandarinaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegan optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Lexington House
Starting rate$5,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Lo-Har Senior Living
Estimated starting rate$3,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeHoliday PartiesActivities On-siteBBQs or PicnicsReported by the home · sources
- Holiday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Dancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Dance or Theater Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Lucie's Cozy Cottage
Starting rate$5,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Meadow Creek Villa
Starting rate$5,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeVegetarian optionsReported by the home · sources
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
New Dawn Senior Care Home
Estimated starting rate$5,300a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteEnglishSpanishReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Noble Living II
Starting rate$7,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeEnglishVegetarian optionsReported by the home · sources
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- El Cajon, CA
Paradise Elderly Facility Care
Estimated starting rate$5,600a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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Assisted livingCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home
Starting rate$3,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
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Showing 24 of 33 homes in this area
A guide to care in El Cajon.
- Licensed care homes
- 34
- Homes with 6 or fewer beds
- 24
- ALW program listings
- 5
CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 13, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 13, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.
Read the local overview
El Cajon has 34 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 13, 2026: 24 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 5 mid-size homes (7–15), and 5 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). 5 participate in Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS participant list, checked September 13, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in San Diego County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.
All 34 licensed care homes in El Cajon
Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 13, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.
- A Quiet SunsetLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Assisted Living at WoodburnLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Blossom Valley Residential CareLicensedDementiaWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Bosworth GardenLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Care Plus MansionLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Carroll's Residential CareLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Casa El CajonLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Dehesa View ManorLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- El Cajon Elder CareLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- El Cajon Senior Care HomeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Epic Assistance Care Home 4LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryMedi-Cal ALW
- Good Samaritan Retirement HomeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Jobeth Home CareLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- La Cruz Senior CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- La Valhalla Residential CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- La Vida RealLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Lexington HouseLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Lo-Har Senior LivingLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryMedi-Cal ALW
- Lucie's Cozy CottageLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Meadow Creek VillaLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- New Dawn Senior Care HomeLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Noble Living IILicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Paradise Elderly Facility CareLicensed
- Parkway Gardens Retirement Care HomeLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Pine Tree Home 2LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Renaissance Living IILicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Renaissance Living IIILicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- San Diego Senior Care LivingLicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Senior Care & Comfort LivingLicensedDementiaWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Sierra Sunshine CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- St Joseph CaregivingLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Summer PlaceLicensedHospiceBedridden
- Thrive Elder Care 2LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Villa AlegreLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
Which care homes are licensed in El Cajon?
As of September 13, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 34 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in El Cajon (San Diego County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.
Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in El Cajon?
The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of El Cajon's 34 licensed homes, 24 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 5 are mid-size homes licensed for 7–15, and 5 are larger assisted-living communities licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 13, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.
Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in El Cajon?
Yes — at participating homes, through Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care services, not room and board. 5 of El Cajon's 34 licensed homes appear on the DHCS ALW participant list, checked September 13, 2026; San Diego County has 88 participating homes in all. Participating homes carry a “Medi-Cal ALW” marker in the list above.
Medi-Cal / ALW homes in El CajonMedi-Cal / ALW homes in San Diego CountyAssisted living on Medi-Cal in California
What do state records show for care homes in El Cajon?
Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 87 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 31 of El Cajon's 34 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 13, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.