La Vida Real
About La Vida Real
La Vida Real is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 177 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.
Last state inspection visit: September 11, 2026 · 16 citations in about five years
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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
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 La Vida Real's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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La Vida Real cost & FAQ
How much does La Vida Real cost?
La Vida Real's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,850: base rent of about $5,700 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,150. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on El Cajon-area prices for this care level; La Vida Real hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at La Vida Real 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 La Vida Real for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does La Vida Real provide?
La Vida Real is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #374603565 and is licensed for up to 177 residents.
Does La Vida Real accept Medi-Cal?
La Vida Real 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 La Vida Real 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 La Vida Real 46 times, most recently on September 11, 2026. It received 2 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 14 Type B citations. The state investigated 27 complaints: 11 allegations were substantiated, 55 not proven and 1 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour La Vida Real?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to La Vida Real only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (619) 660-5778.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in El Cajon · 2026 California cost report