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Senior Living in El Cajon, California

All 12 licensed senior living communities in El Cajon — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor who knows the San Diego area can help you compare and tour, free.

Typical assisted living cost near El Cajon
$5,940$9,290/mo
median $7,430/mo (San Diego-area estimate)
Communities in El Cajon
12

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El Cajon senior living communities, ranked

Bradley Court in El Cajon
1

Bradley Court

Scout 100

El Cajon, CA · 56 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Parkside Health and Wellness Center in El Cajon
2

El Cajon, CA · 52 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Victoria Post Acute Care in El Cajon
3

El Cajon, CA · 120 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of El Cajon's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Somerset Subacute and Care in El Cajon
4

El Cajon, CA · 65 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center in El Cajon
5

El Cajon, CA · 151 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center in El Cajon
6

El Cajon, CA · 96 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Skilled Nursing
7

El Cajon, CA · 19 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Stillwater Post-Acute in El Cajon
8

El Cajon, CA · 256 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in El Cajon.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Magnolia Post Acute Care in El Cajon
9

El Cajon, CA · 99 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in El Cajon.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Country Hills Post Acute in El Cajon
11

El Cajon, CA · 305 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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San Diego Post-Acute Center in El Cajon
12

El Cajon, CA · 240 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $11,230$16,870/mo
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Widen your search around El Cajon

El Cajon is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area (82 evaluated communities).

Senior living in El Cajon: common questions

How much does senior living cost in El Cajon, CA?

Senior living in El Cajon typically costs $5,940–$9,290 per month, with a median of about $7,430 — estimates for the surrounding San Diego, CA area, built from published survey medians adjusted for local prices. Exact rates vary by community and care needs.

What are the best senior living communities in El Cajon?

Ranked by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections), the top-rated senior living communities in El Cajon right now are Bradley Court, Parkside Health and Wellness Center, Victoria Post Acute Care. All 12 El Cajon communities are ranked on this page with inspection records and pricing.

What if nothing in El Cajon fits?

El Cajon is part of the San Diego, CA area, where Haven evaluates 82 communities across 19 cities. Nearby options are often minutes away — a free Haven advisor who knows the San Diego market can build a shortlist that matches your budget, care needs, and preferred neighborhoods.