Lucie's Cozy Cottage
State licensed7909 Western Trails Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
El Cajon Elder Care
El Cajon, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 16, 2026, no citations since 2024
About El Cajon Elder Care
El Cajon Elder Care provides assisted living support designed around what matters most to your loved one—maintaining independence while receiving help with daily tasks. Our El Cajon, California community focuses on personalized care that respects dignity and promotes meaningful connections.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#374604796, Licensed
Location
El Cajon, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1412 Groveland Terrace, El Cajon, California 92021
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects El Cajon Elder Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited El Cajon Elder Care on April 16, 2026.
Since May 2024, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 2 routine inspections, 6 complaint visits and 1 other visit.
Those visits produced no citations.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 6 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Apr 16, 2026
Routine inspections
2
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for El Cajon Elder Care.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 16, 2026, Apr 24, 2025.
Complaints
- January 16, 20261 unsubstantiated
- November 13, 20252 unsubstantiated
- September 11, 20251 unsubstantiated
- July 31, 20251 unsubstantiated
- May 22, 20251 unsubstantiated
- April 24, 20252 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 374604796
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- May 13, 2024
- Licensee
- El Cajon Elder Care LLC
- Administrator
- Sequeira, Jenifer
Location
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1412 Groveland TerraceEl Cajon, CA 92021
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has El Cajon Elder Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to El Cajon Elder Care since May 2024.
When was El Cajon Elder Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 16, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about El Cajon Elder Care?+
The state investigated 6 complaints since May 2024. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 8 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.