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Casa El Cajon

306 Shady Lane, El Cajon, CA 92021

About Casa El Cajon

Casa El Cajon is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 99 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.

Assisted living

Last state inspection visit: July 22, 2026 · 5 citations in about five years

Transparent monthly cost

Base rent
$5,400
Care add-onAssisted living, average acuity
$1,100
All-in / month
$6,500
One-time community fee
$3,000
Estimated for this area & care level — not yet verified by the community. Are you this provider? Claim & set your real price.

Medi-Cal & Medicare

Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.

How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in San Diego County

State inspection record

Last state visit
July 22, 2026
State visits on record4 routine inspections · 20 complaints investigated
34
Complaint allegations1 substantiated · 32 not proven · 1 unfounded
34
Type A citationsMost serious: immediate risk to residents
0
Type B citationsLess serious: could become a risk if not fixed
5

For comparison, 55% of larger communities (7+ beds) in San Diego County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.

What these terms mean
  • Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
  • Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
  • Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
  • Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
  • Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.

Read Casa El Cajon's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record

From California Community Care Licensing (license #370804788), covering about the last five years, as of October 27, 2026.

The facts

Provider typeAssisted living
State license370804788
Ownership—
Licensed capacity99 residents
Licensed since1991
Phone(619) 440-1335
Regulatory details sourced from state licensing.

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Casa El Cajon cost & FAQ

How much does Casa El Cajon cost?

Casa El Cajon's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,500: base rent of about $5,400 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,100. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on El Cajon-area prices for this care level; Casa El Cajon hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.

What does the monthly price at Casa El Cajon include?

The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Casa El Cajon for an assessment-based quote.

What type of care does Casa El Cajon provide?

Casa El Cajon is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #370804788 and is licensed for up to 99 residents.

Does Casa El Cajon accept Medi-Cal?

Casa El Cajon is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.

Has Casa El Cajon had any state citations or complaints?

In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Casa El Cajon 34 times, most recently on July 22, 2026. It received 0 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 5 Type B citations. The state investigated 20 complaints: 1 allegation was substantiated, 32 not proven and 1 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.

How do I tour Casa El Cajon?

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