523 EMERALD AVE, El Cajon, CA 92020
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State licensedAssisted Living
Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home
El Cajon, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 24, 2026, 5 citations since 2021
About Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home
Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home brings personalized assisted living to El Cajon, California, where experienced staff support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Our compassionate approach helps families find peace of mind knowing their loved ones receive dignified, attentive care in a comfortable home environment.
Community at a glance
Capacity
15 residents
State license
#374603513, Licensed
Location
El Cajon, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
660 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, California 92020
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home on September 24, 2026.
Since December 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 8 complaint visits and 1 other visit.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 4 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 7 complaints, and found 4 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Sep 24, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
4
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Other visits | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Dec 18, 2025, Dec 6, 2024, Dec 19, 2023, Dec 16, 2021.
Complaints
- September 26, 20241 allegation substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- February 29, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- February 7, 20242 unsubstantiated
- February 7, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- December 7, 20231 unsubstantiated
- August 1, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- May 26, 20221 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
- 374603513
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
- Licensed since
- December 30, 2014
- Licensee
- Mangano, Gary a
- Administrator
- Carminda Ramirez
Location
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660 Van Houten AveEl Cajon, CA 92020
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home 1 Type A citation and 4 Type B citations since December 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 Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 24, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home?+
The state investigated 7 complaints since December 2021. Of the allegations, 4 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 9 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.