768 Dorothy St
El Cajon, CA 92019
68 beds • Est. 2019 (7 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
5 serious and 29 minor state citations across 93 state inspections, with 23 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in August 2026.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
Lo-Har Senior Living is a 68-bed assisted living community in El Cajon, in eastern San Diego County. While the community offers a smaller, more personal setting, its safety record is a major red flag that families need to take seriously before considering placement.
Medi-Cal ALW accepted
Participates in California's Assisted Living Waiver Program for low-income seniors. Eligibility requires minimum $1,800/month income; no asset test applies for residents 65 and older.
No buy-in fee, month-to-month lease
The facility explicitly advertises no upfront buy-in fee and month-to-month lease terms, reducing financial lock-in at move-in.
Memory care on the same campus
Offers a dedicated memory care program for Alzheimer's and dementia alongside assisted living, allowing care transitions without relocating.
32+ five-star reviews
The facility's website cites over 32 five-star reviews, including testimonials referencing multi-year resident stays and named staff by role.
Below-average safety record
5 serious and 29 minor citations across 93 state inspections, with 23 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.
Starting price not independently verified
The ~$5,400/month figure is self-reported. Request the full pricing guide directly and ask how care level changes affect the monthly rate.
Large 68-bed campus
At 68 beds, this is a larger community. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios and how individualized care plans are maintained at this scale.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
768 Dorothy St, El Cajon, CA 92019
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