31 Assisted Living Communities in El Cajon, California

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in El Cajon

Nancy

March 7, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of La Vida Real

We went to see La Vida Real. It's the one we can't afford. We've been there several times, and they invite us back when they have events. Of course, this past year they haven't been able to do much unless it's outside, but they have kept up with us all along. That place is really beautiful, and the staff is really nice. The people are really happy there, and even their programs (when they have them) were really above and beyond. I guess you get what you pay for. They have two different swimming pools. We actually took an aerobics class in one of the pools. My sister and I took that together because outsiders were allowed at that time. It was more like in the middle of the place, so the people could sit out on their balconies and watch if they wanted. That was nice. They have beautiful amenities all over the place. The rooms were very nice; they were larger than your average room. They have a big hall where they have activities. They have a Christmas show there with people singing and dancing, and while they were doing all that, their staff is going around offering you different hors d'oeuvres. Things are fabulous because they have fabulous chefs there. We have had lunch there twice, and the food is outstanding. The staff is wonderful -- they're really attentive. Even if they're on a phone call and you walk up to them, they will take the time to say, "I'll be with you in just a moment," instead of just ignoring you. All the staff seems very, very happy, and they had mentioned to us how long they've been with La Vida Real because they said, "It's a great job, we're really happy here, and we love our residents." It was very impressive that as we went through the hall, the manager of the place was saying hello to the different residents and the staff, and he knew every one of them by name. I found that to be very impressive, because it's a very big place. The staff is great.

Nancy

March 7, 2021

I visited this facilityReview of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

We went to Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They were very welcoming to begin with. When we first went in, there was a man who works at the desk to check people going through, record their temperature, and ask questions about COVID and all that. (Of course we all wore masks.) We met up with John. He is very, very welcoming, and he told us a lot about the facility itself. He showed us the dining room and the different rooms that the people gather in usually -- but in these times things are different. They have that part of the dining room set up with social distancing. He said there are a few people who come in and want to eat in the dining room, but most of the people are getting their food delivered to them. Because of that they got a new system where they have these hot boxes that they take, so that the food stays hot, and they get to the people hot. We thought that was acceptable. He told us all the things that they do to make sure that the place is clean and sanitized. I think he said three times a day they go through and they use things to help to cut down cold viruses, and things like that. He showed us two one-bedrooms that were side-by-side, and they were very nice. We liked them very much; they had everything that we would probably need. Then he took us to see one that is a little bit different. They had taken two different rooms, a studio and a one-bedroom, and they put it together. So you can make it into a two-bedroom, or you could make a bigger living room, or whatever you wanted to do, and it had a nice bay window. Everything was very, very nice, and the grounds were beautiful. They didn't have a swimming pool, but it didn't really matter to us. Everything was very nice and spread out. The people who we saw, they seemed very happy. They were socially distancing, they were all wearing masks, and they were all very mobile. Everybody was welcoming to us -- even the people who lived there. When we left, he gave us an apple caramel pie that the chef there makes to give to the people who come to visit, and that was excellent.

Jessica

March 7, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

My mother moved into Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. She's not living there anymore because of health reasons, but they were wonderful, and I have no complaints. It was clean, and the staff was friendly.

Linda

November 1, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of La Vida Real

We went to La Vida Real. It was absolutely beautiful, but it was overpriced. The apartments were beautiful, very nice, spacious, and lovely. The staff members I met were the sales people and the people in the dining room. They were very nice and accommodating. Of course, sales people were paid to be very nice and accommodating. Residents were doing puzzles, so I did see some activities. The library was lovely. La Vida Real was a very nice community. It would have been our second choice. The food was amazing. Everything was delicious. I was impressed with the full-time fitness people there every day. We were able to meet them and talked about specific problems; I like that.

Jennifer

February 15, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of La Vida Real

My dad did go into assisted living at La Vida Real. Overall, it is a very caring community. It is an elegant place to live, and that's the reason that my dad and his girlfriend wanted to live there. His girlfriend moved into independent living and my dad moved into assisted living. Both were excellent as far as the feeling of being cared for. My dad had a 1-bedroom apartment, which was the largest of all of the assisted living units. It was spacious and clean. They have a dining room that everybody goes to, which is more like a restaurant. People select from an actual printed restaurant-type menu containing the items that they would want to have for that meal. They also have grilled salmon which is available at lunch and dinner time. It was an excellent menu with excellent service. The surroundings were very pleasant in the dining room.

A Visitor

October 24, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of La Vida Real

La Vida Real was very nice. They had two different levels for memory care depending on whether the resident wants to be more on their own or if they're more social. The food looked good. The staff was very nice, and the residents looked happy. The grounds were very nice, too. It was nicely landscaped. The rooms were nice. One thing that was nice about this place was they had this shadow box outside the rooms with pictures of their families in them. This way, in case they get confused, they can find their room by looking at the pictures that they recognize.

Anonymous

October 24, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

It was a lot nicer than I had thought. The staff was really accommodating and explained everything to us. The rooms were a lot bigger than expected, so that was nice. They let us have lunch with them, which was cool, and the meal was excellent and really good. The residents looked reasonably happy and felt like it was their home.

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Nestled into a valley and surrounded by mountains, El Cajon, or “The Drawer” in Spanish, was once part of a Mexican land grant that was made in 1845. An official city since 1912, El Cajon is now a booming city that boasts highly-organized developments started by the residents themselves.

The strong sense of community spirit, small town charm and absolutely perfect weather makes assisted living in El Cajon great for seniors looking into long-term residential options.

El Cajon Activities

Every month, seniors can look forward to First Fridays in Downtown El Cajon, where participating establishments showcase their wares and services. Another regular annual event hosted by the city is the Cajon Classic Cruise , a car show which features more than 500 classic, custom and hot rod cars and motorcycles, complemented with live entertainment. To take a break from all the excitement, a visit to the San Diego County Library El Cajon Branch or the Air Group One (CAF) aircraft museum are both great locations. The Wells Senior Center is an ideal place to meet up with other seniors, and activities such as senior golf, senior softball and duplicate Bridge are only a few of the events that promote health, well-being and camaraderie among residents of assisted living in El Cajon .

El Cajon Recreation

Residents of assisted living in El Cajon have many different entertainment and shopping options at the city’s many retail centers, which also offer dining and movie-viewing options. One such center is Westfield Parkway Shopping Mall, considered to be one of the best malls in San Diego County.

There are over 15 parks in the city, perfect for simple walks or relaxing picnics. The largest of these, Prescott Promenade, serves as the center of most of the city’s activities, such as the Concerts on the Green and the Mother Goose Parade.

El Cajon Medical Facilities

Seniors can sit back and enjoy assisted living in El Cajon knowing that first-class medical facilities are conveniently within reach. Alvarado Hospital is the first in the western United States to be awarded a dual certification as a Primary Stroke Center and a Gold Seal of Approval™ stroke rehabilitation program.

Located in nearby La Mesa is Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The largest healthcare facility in East San Diego County, Sharp Gross Mont Hospital is known for its excellent services pertaining to heart care, orthopedics and robotic surgery, as well as its state-of-the-art emergency room.

El Cajon Transportation

The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is the main public transportation service in San Diego County. The MTS Bus (San Diego Transit Corporation) and MTS Rail (San Diego Trolley) give El Cajon commuters the chance to get off at Amtrak stations, or to take connecting buses going outside of the city. They also have a paratransit program called MTS Access that is a lift-equipped curb-to-curb service. Residents of assisted living in El Cajon benefit from that simple yet supportive atmosphere that the senior living communities in the area provide. For more information on local housing, visit our El Cajon Assisted Living page. Written by senior housing staff writer.

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