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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in El Cajon, CA
Memory care in El Cajon offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in El Cajon is about $5,806 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 25 communities, read 690 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in El Cajon, CA
The average cost of senior living in El Cajon is $5,806 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Temecula, CA with an average of $4,738 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in El Cajon
Recent reviews for memory care in El Cajon
Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA
5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.
RanchView Senior Assisted Living in Encinitas, CA
5.0
My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than the larger institutions that I have visited. The love shown by the staff for the residents is so ...
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ActivCare at Mission Bay in San Diego, CA
5.0
I first visited this facility shortly before it opened over 10 years ago. Revisiting it for a family member, I found it to be a very pleasant & safe environment, & very convenient to many outings. The staff is well trained and very caring & know all of the residents by name. The ocean/sailing ...
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El Cajon review score based on 124 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 124 reviews of 25 El Cajon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The El Cajon review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for El Cajon memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 124 reviews of 25 El Cajon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare El Cajon resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.El Cajon, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
El Cajon memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Cajon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Cajon, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in El Cajon memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in El Cajon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in El Cajon memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of El Cajon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Cajon memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Cajon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in El Cajon memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Cajon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Cajon memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in El Cajon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
32%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Cypress Court and Monte Vista Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near El Cajon, California. See full list of communities.
There are 25 memory care facilities near El Cajon, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in El Cajon, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Cypress Court and Monte Vista Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 25 memory care facilities near you in El Cajon, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in El Cajon, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in El Cajon, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in El Cajon, California ranges from $1100 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in El Cajon, California is $5,806. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in El Cajon, California typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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