768 Dorothy St
El Cajon, CA 92019
68 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Lo-Har Senior Living has 5 serious and 31 minor state citations and 23 verified complaints since 2021 across 95 inspections, with the most recent inspection in February 2026. Inspectors cited medication management failures in November 2023, observing medications on the floors of 3 resident rooms during a visit and documenting that residents had not received medications as prescribed and that a medication order from a pharmacy was delayed by several days after being prescribed. A citation was also issued that same period for failure to provide planned activities to all 65 residents in care. Inspection narratives document a 2022 investigation into an October 2021 overnight incident in which a resident reported being struck by another resident, and staff acknowledged not notifying the resident's responsible party because no Spanish-speaking staff member was on duty at the time. A 2023 investigation found that a resident in the memory care unit pushed another resident during an emotional outburst, resulting in a skin tear to the hand.
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.
Smaller community scale
At 68 beds, Lo-Har is more intimate than the large 150+ bed communities in the San Diego area, which can mean more individualized attention.
East County San Diego
El Cajon is centrally located in East County with access to shopping, dining, and medical services along the I-8 corridor.
Alarming safety record
Lo-Har has a 2.3 FYI Safety Score, indicating a serious history of citations and substantiated complaints. Families should obtain full inspection reports, visit unannounced, and speak with current residents' families before making any decisions.
Premium pricing for the area
Rates are on the higher end for East County San Diego, which is notable given the safety concerns. Families should carefully evaluate whether the pricing aligns with the level of care provided.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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768 Dorothy St, El Cajon, CA 92019
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$7,228/mo
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