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128 Residential Care Homes near Santee, CA

Last Updated: 7/3/24

Residential care homes in Santee may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Santee care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Santee, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Residential Care Home facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sky Ranch and Riverview Office Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon or Lakeside Farms.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Santee, CA

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Last Updated: 7/3/24
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Average starting price $3,477/month
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Recent reviews of Residential Care Home in Santee, CA
La Costa Golf Care in Carlsbad, CA
4.5

There are not a ton of activities at La Costa but my aunt does participate in a few. She has a patio and enjoys going outside. The staff are very nice and helpful. I have not tried the food but my aunt seems to like it and it seems to have a lot of nutrients.

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA
5.0

It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Joster Villa in San Diego, CA
5.0

We were blessed to have Kathleen locate a wonderful place for my husband's mom in only a few days! We were very pleased with her care and the home and would highly recommend Kathleen, A Place For Mom, and the Joster homes to others!

Renown Suites

8702 Tommy Drive, San Diego, CA 92119

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Care Homes
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Renown CareRenown Care is a residential care home located in the bustling coastal city of San Diego, California, in San Diego county. Our beautiful community is situated in the heart of San Carlos, in close proximity to Lake Murray and Mission Trails Regional Park. The attractions in nearby San...

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5.0(1 review)

This review is for the Renown Care located at 7010 Jackson Dr., San Diego, CA 92119: This location was recommended by a friend whose father stayed there. I am so glad she told me about them because I...

Casa De Vida Senior Living

4633 Denwood Road, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Casa De Vida Senior LivingCasa De Vida Senior Living is a world-class residential care home that is situated in the sparkling city of Los Angeles, CA in the sprawling County of Los Angeles. Our responsive community overlooks the iconic Hollywood sign. Three mountains reaching up to 3000m surround...

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5.0(1 review)

All around they are a benchmark for other places. I viewed and interviewed a lot of places and this one was great.

Gold Coast Senior Care

10393 Gold Coast Place, San Diego, CA 92126

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Provides: Care Homes

24 hour 7 days per week Registered Nursing Care.All foods and healthy snacks prepared by a trained chef on premises.You will find compassionate top notch care in our many years of service for your loved one.All private roomsTransportation can be provided to and from Doctors appointments.Fully CA...

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5.0(2 reviews)

You won't find a more loving and caring place! My mom was there and [names removed] became like family to us. [name removed] is an amazing cook, and treated my Mom as her own. Very kind and gentle! [name...

Silver Oaks, South

12277 Berea Court, Poway, CA 92064

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Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Silver Oaks South is a senior residential care home located in the small city of Poway, CA and in San Diego county. Poway was just recently made a city in 1980. Poway is local to the Black Mountain Open Space Park and the Carmel Mountain Ranch, offering much to do in terms of entertainment. The...

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4.8(6 reviews)

We recently moved our mother here, after a bad experience at a commercial assisted-living facility, and we -- and she -- couldn't be happier. This is by no means a clinical setting; it is more like a family...

Lucie's Shady Rest

7142 Bobhird Dr, San Diego, CA 92119

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Lucie's Shady Rest is a senior care home in warm and beautiful San Diego, in San Diego County California. Situated moments away from the expansive greenery of Mission Trails Regional Park as well as just blocks from the freeway, residents of Lucie's are never forced to choose between a stunning...

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4.7(3 reviews)

An elegant and spotless senior care home is Lucie's Shady Rest. Prior to my mother's residence at [removed], this was suggested to us. The nursing team is welcoming, skilled, and kind. On-site cooking...

Victoria Estate Suites

14550 Victoria Estate, Poway, CA 92064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Victoria Estate Suites is proudly operated by Rolling Meadows Care Homes, Inc. and is an Award Winning home with an A+ rating by the BBB. With an RN living onsite, we are able to offer a higher level of care in a beautiful home with lots of love and laughter. At Rolling Meadows Care Homes, Inc....

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4.0(2 reviews)

They have gone above and beyond for my mom. They get her up everyday and take her around the facility and get her out and about. She is so much happier here than she was at her previous facility. She is in...

Reina's Residential Care #2

7902 Cinnabar Dr., La Mesa, CA 91941

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Our newest of two facilities, Reina's Residential Care II is located in a beautiful residential area in La Mesa, right next to the La Mesa Middle School. We have been running this facility for over a year, but we have been in the care business for almost six years now.The facility is a beautiful...

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3.9(4 reviews)

We chose Reina's because when we visited we just got a really good feeling about the quality of care and the compassion she would receive. It provides a very home like feeling with a family atmosphere. The...

Reina's Residential Care #1

9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

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This is or first of two facilities in La Mesa, and we are now over nine years in operation. Located in the heart of La mesa, right off the 8 freeway at the corner of Severin and Murray. We are just down the street from Sharp Hospital and the Brigantine restaurant.Reina's Residential Care's...

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3.8(3 reviews)

My mother came to Reina's as Hospice care, her accommodations were perfect, the staff was kind and loving to my mom and I, as well as, all of our family. Tony, and his staff made all of their patients feel...

Lilac Chateau Residential Care Home

9724 Eucalyptus Ct, Santee, CA 92071

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Lilac Chateau is assisted living for Seniors. Owned and operated by Kimberly Withers, RN, BSN,. Kimberly has an extensive background in Geriatric-Psych Nursing and Specializes in caring for residents with Dementia. She has a wonderful, caring and loving staffs. We're able to Accept: Ambulatory...

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4.7(3 reviews)

Lilac Chateau has provided outstanding care to my 89 year old father for the past year. We thank our lucky stars that we found this senior care residence. The executive director, [name removed] and her...

Casa Primavera

848 Felicita Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Care Homes

My facility is a single home with, 4 bedrooms. Two of which are shared and 2 privates. Every room has a bathroom with a shower. There is a nice back yard with a walkway, shaded area to relax during summer and fruit trees. Casa primavera is located very close  to 125 freeway and the San...

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5.0(6 reviews)

They get 5 stars on everything and based on the experience we have had so far with Casa Primavera we would absolutely 100% recommend them to other families.

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Del Cerro Manor II

7232 Glenflora Ave, San Diego, CA 92119

Provides: Care Homes
5.0(1 review)

Yes, Yes, Yes, great vibes, I really felt comfortable, Director was very knowledgable and caring. Residents and family members were happy and had great things to say and show us. Paintings on walls that the...

Family Residential Care, LLC

6150 Bob Street, La Mesa, CA 91942

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
5.0(1 review)

My Mother lived here for almost 2 years. The staff are angels. So helpful and caring. Home setting.

Bosworth Gardens RCFE II

793 Wichita Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Finding a good adult assisted living facility for a loved one in need of assistance is sometimes difficult. No one wants to put a loved one into a large nursing home where they will feel abandoned and neglected. Many of these large corporate run nursing homes are understaffed and can give their...

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5.0(1 review)

Pros: Very clean. Open to pets (hopefully my mom?s bird). Large shared room with French doors leading to the backyard. Bathroom with walk in shower in bedroom. Close to my house (less than one mile). ...

Golden Sunset Residential II

7029 Hillsboro Street, San Diego, CA 92120

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
5.0(1 review)

Toured May12. Only $2200. Get to see director Sat or Sun.

Solaris 48

14548 Garden Rd, Poway, CA 92064

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Solaris Resort is a senior care facility that offers the latest in comfort and quality care. Solaris is more than a nursing home, we offer a senior living retirement community that offers a home-like atmosphere coupled with the care that seniors require. Nursing homes can be incredibly expensive...

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5.0(2 reviews)

They did a fantastic job. I don't have any concerns with the facility. They were very helpful and bent over backwards. It was very nice, and I would live there myself.

Gate Manor

13106 Gate Dr, Poway, CA 92064

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Gate Manor offers resort-like homes in a country setting, with lush green landscapes and scenic mountains. We are located in the heart of Poway, near Scripps Ranch. Gate Manor ensure a comfortable, enjoyable, and affordable home-like environment for our clients. Built for privacy and the...

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5.0(1 review)

Gate Manor specializes in Alzheimer’s and provides a high level of dedicated care. The staff are very friendly, and I can tell that they really care about their residents. There are also lots of activities...

St. Andrews Suites

17023 St Andrews Dr, Poway, CA 92064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Care Homes
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5.0(1 review)

We are extremely happy with St Andrew's. My dad is well fed, clean and taken care of. And the hone is clean and the staff helpful and plesant.Justin was the best advisor. He was very patient and encouraging...

Serene Sunset

1233 Cresthill Rd., El Cajon, CA 92021

Provides: Care Homes

Serene Sunset is located in El Cajon, CA in San Diego County. This residential care home provides a safe and comfortable place to live in an area that is surrounded by mountains and all of the beauty that they bring. Those spending time in El Cajon enjoy checking out The Water Conservation...

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4.8(5 reviews)

My father had in-home caregivers for over a year. However, the cost was getting too much. I tried several places that didn’t give the quality care that I was seeking. I found it at Serene Sunset. Andre and...

Lilac Chateau I

9724 Eucalyptus Court, Santee, CA 92071

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
4.7(9 reviews)

My mother has been in 4 different facilities over the years, she was unhappy in some and kicked out of others. At a couple of places we had to hire a person to look after her on top of paying for her...

Silvercreek Home Care

6530 Boon Lake Ave, San Diego, CA 92119

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Silvercreek Home Care is located on Boon Lake Avenue in sunny San Diego California. We are a residential care facility for the elderly and we offer an adult day care center. We are dedicated to creating an active and happy lifestyle for all of our resident's. Our adult day care is typically...

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4.7(7 reviews)

It's been just like living at home. They're very family oriented, and constantly in there checking on my loved one. They're always being active with her, and giving her the option if she wants to go...

Sunbeam Home

4670 Twain Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Sunbeam is a residential care home located in the major city of San Diego, California. The popular city is along the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The area is vibrant with numerous museums, lighthouses, and the famous San Diego Zoo. San Diego is an exciting place to live and an inviting place for...

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4.7(3 reviews)

The staff members are very friendly and it is clear that they are all very caring people. Our loved one the second she moved in felt right at home which gives us some peace of mind.

Care Plus Mansion Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

2579 Windmill View Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Care Plus Mansion RCFE is located in San Diego County, southern California. El Cajon, California is situated at the bottom of a valley surrounded my picturesque hills. Care Plus Masion RCFE is located in El Cajon. El Cajon's population is reportedly 101,45 in 2012. Care Plus Mansion has capacity...

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4.6(8 reviews)

My mom second home. They took good care of her and did not give up although with her dementia-behavioral disturbances, I don't know how they manage to care for her. I am glad . The staff and owner are very...

The Granite Hills House

1882 Euclid Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019

Provides: Care Homes

We are a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly located in El Cajon, CA. We have accommodations for 6 ambulatory or non-ambulatory residents. We serve Dementia or Alzheimer Residents, and have a caring, nurturing, and dedicated staff on site 24 hours a day to help your family with any...

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4.5(1 review)

There are only about 5 other residents with my mother here in La Cruz Senior Care. She is receiving more one on one care than the larger communities could offer. It has been a good experience so far. They...

Tierra Santa Verna Nel Care Home

11085 Zagala Court, San Diego, CA 92124

Provides: Care Homes

Tierra Santa Verna Nel Care Home is a senior residential care home located in the popular city of San Diego, CA and in San Diego county. San Diego is directly on the coastline of the Northern Pacific Ocean and is known for its constant beautiful weather and for the famous San Diego Zoo. The city...

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4.5(1 review)

care givers are wonderful, caring, and supportive to families could be a little cleaner choice of meals, more variety

The Rose of Poway

14846 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Our philosophy is very simple. Understand each individual's needs, interests, desires, skills and abilities and work with them to enjoy these at their highest capability. More Than A Care Facility.....A Home A Home is.... Warm and comfortable surroundings Freshly cooked meals served family...

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4.5(4 reviews)

We had the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful care and staff at The Rose of Poway. We placed our mother there after we were less than happy at her previous assisted living center. Once she was placed on...

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Cost of care homes in Santee, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santee is 3,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of 2,813 per month.

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What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Santee, California

Care Homes

Residential care homes provide a personal care for your loved one. Care homes offer home-style living with 24-hour staff and individualized care. This type of community is like a single-family home. Services provided may include three meals a day, laundry services, and transit. In California, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $54,000. California has specific rules associated with this type of community. The Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division governs this type of community.

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be a motivating factor when choosing what care choice works best. The rent burden for Santee is about 24.1% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median rent in Santee is about $1,853 and the median price for a home for Santee is $387,505.

Demographics and Values

Santee has a population density of 1,356 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Santee consists of 58,113 people. In Santee, 12.6% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Racially, the population of Santee is 6.7% mixed race, 18.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.2% black, 3.6% other or not specified, 81.7% white, and 4.9% Asian. In terms of education, 28.7% have a college degree, 8.8% have a graduate degree, and 25.5% have a high-school diploma. Out of the total city population, 52.4% are female and 47.6% are male. The median age of Santee is 38 years old. Out of the total population of Santee, 5.6% are widowed, 11.2% have some form of disability, 6.3% do not have health insurance, and 67.0% participate in the labor force.

State Information

An overview of California

Out of a national average of 100, California has a cost of living index rating of 139, a grocery index rating of 121, and a housing index rating of 227. The quality of life enjoyed by the average California citizen is ranked 19th nation-wide. Additionally, California is ranked 7th by healthcare standards. The natural beauty of California is ranked 5th in the nation. There are 391 general hospitals and 1,108 health centers that provide care for 39,715,372 California residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica ¢UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital.

Social demographics of the state

The state of California ranks 1st in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. Thirty-one percent of California residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 23,558 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 37 and 26% of its population being over the age of 55. During the latest presidential election, 32% voted for the Republican candidate while 62% voted for the Democratic candidate.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for California is around 61%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 81%. The average air quality index rating in California is 57.1 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 83.0 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of December at around 16.26 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of California is around 2.04 inches. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 71F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 116F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in California drops to around 47F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 76F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 8F during the month of January. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of California fan palm, sequoia, Joshua tree, and California juniper. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black bears, the snakes, the cougars, or the whales. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

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