794 DOROTHY ST, El Cajon, CA 92019
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State licensedAssisted Living
Lo-har Senior Living
El Cajon, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 11, 2026, 34 citations since 2021
About Lo-har Senior Living
Lo-har Senior Living brings personalized assisted living to El Cajon, California, where residents receive attentive care in a community focused on maintaining independence and dignity. Our team supports daily activities while fostering meaningful connections among neighbors.
Community at a glance
Capacity
68 residents
State license
#374604171, Licensed
Location
El Cajon, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
768 Dorothy St, El Cajon, California 92019
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Lo-har Senior Living. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Lo-har Senior Living on August 11, 2026.
Since October 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 65 complaint visits and 23 other visits.
Inspectors issued 5 Type A citations and 29 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
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 56 complaints, and found 23 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 11, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
5
Type B citations
29
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 65 | 4 | 17 |
| Other visits | 23 | 1 | 12 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 17, 2025, Oct 25, 2024, Nov 3, 2023, Oct 14, 2022, Oct 5, 2021.
Complaints
- April 23, 20261 unsubstantiated
- January 6, 20261 unsubstantiated
- December 18, 20251 unsubstantiated
- October 17, 20251 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- September 25, 20259 unsubstantiated
- September 10, 20253 unsubstantiated
- August 1, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- August 1, 20251 unsubstantiated
- July 21, 20254 unsubstantiated
- July 7, 20251 allegation substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- June 26, 20251 unsubstantiated
- June 25, 20253 unsubstantiated
Showing the 12 most recent of 56.
- 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
- 374604171
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 68 residents
- Licensed since
- October 1, 2019
- Licensee
- Granite Hills Senior Living, Inc.
- Administrator
- Marinko, Charles
Location
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768 Dorothy StEl Cajon, CA 92019
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Lo-har Senior Living had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Lo-har Senior Living 5 Type A citations and 29 Type B citations since October 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Lo-har Senior Living last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 11, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Lo-har Senior Living?+
The state investigated 56 complaints since October 2021. Of the allegations, 23 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 113 unsubstantiated and 1 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.