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10 Best Nursing Homes in El Cajon, CA
El Cajon is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in El Cajon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in El Cajon is about $5,785, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 706 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near El Cajon, CA
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The team at Grossmont Post Acute Care is dedicated to the art of caring and anticipating your every need. We employ comprehensive and hands-on therapeutic approaches, custom tailoring treatment plans to meet your unique needs.Our full-time in-house therapy team works with you to ensure you return...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care Center for San Diego focuses on the physical, emotional and social needs of residents in a warm, friendly environment. Our professional staff works closely with each patient's physician and family to create a personalized care plan for optimum recovery. Our facility's attractive...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 nursing homes in El Cajon, CA
The average cost of senior living in El Cajon is $5,785 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 nursing homes in El Cajon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in El Cajon
White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA
5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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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.
Ivy Park at Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA
4.4
It was great until they raised the cost [removed] %. Staff is very friendly, my Mother likes them and feels comfortable with them. The facility is well kept and very clean. I have no complaints about the staff or the facility.
El Cajon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Cajon nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
41.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in El Cajon nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Cajon nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
22.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Cajon nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
19.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Cajon nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
38.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
0.4%
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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Cypress Court and Monte Vista Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near El Cajon, California. See full list of communities.
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