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Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home

660 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

About Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home

Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in El Cajon, San Diego County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 15 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 livingDementia care (state-licensed)

Last state inspection visit: September 24, 2026 · 5 citations in about five years

Transparent monthly cost

Base rent
$5,900
Care add-onAssisted living, average acuity
$1,200
All-in / month
$7,100
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
September 24, 2026
State visits on record4 routine inspections · 7 complaints investigated
13
Complaint allegations4 substantiated · 9 not proven
13
Type A citationsMost serious: immediate risk to residents
1
Type B citationsLess serious: could become a risk if not fixed
4

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.

Licensed to care for residents with dementiaHospice waiver
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 Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record

From California Community Care Licensing (license #374603513), covering about the last five years, as of October 27, 2026.

The facts

Provider typeAssisted living
State license374603513
Ownership—
Licensed capacity15 residents
Licensed since2014
Phone(619) 444-2729
Regulatory details sourced from state licensing.

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Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home cost & FAQ

How much does Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home cost?

Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,100: base rent of about $5,900 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on El Cajon-area prices for this care level; Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.

What does the monthly price at Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home 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 Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home for an assessment-based quote.

What type of care does Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home provide?

Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #374603513 and is licensed for up to 15 residents.

Does Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home accept Medi-Cal?

Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home 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 Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home 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 Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home 13 times, most recently on September 24, 2026. It received 1 Type A citation (the most serious kind) and 4 Type B citations. The state investigated 7 complaints: 4 allegations were substantiated, 9 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.

How do I tour Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home?

Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (619) 444-2729.

Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in El Cajon · 2026 California cost report

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