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Nursing homes and assisted living in El Cajon, California

Our directory lists 46 places to live with care in El Cajon, California: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 5 assisted living communities, and 29 residential care homes. 12 of the 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 4 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in San Diego County.

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Nearby cities

Santee13 places · 4.3 miles awayLakeside3 places · 4.3 miles awayLa Mesa29 places · 5 miles awaySpring Valley12 places · 5.6 miles awayLemon Grove11 places · 6.8 miles awayAlpine2 places · 9.3 miles awaySan Diego203 places · 9.9 miles awayBonita6 places · 11 miles awayNational City13 places · 12 miles awayChula Vista33 places · 13 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in El Cajon?
Our directory lists 46 in El Cajon, California: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 34 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in El Cajon?
12 of the 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in El Cajon?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in California is $400 a day for a semi-private room (about $12,167 a month), and assisted living is $7,000 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in California.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in El Cajon?
No place in El Cajon has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to California: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in California.

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