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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tecate, CA

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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at El CajonCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.7
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116 reviews
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5 star
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My overall experience here has been very positive, especially the appearance of the common areas and the pleasant, accommodating staff regardless of position. My negative comments relate, not surprisingly,...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
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My sister and I were very impressed with the environment at Westmont when we toured for our mother. There was a table of four residents in the dining area that were having a great time together, we were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a beautiful, scenic assisted living center located in beautiful Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. Nestled along the coast of Southern California, seniors can enjoy picturesque views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Offering a small-town feel in a large...
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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35 reviews
8.4
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
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3 star
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11%
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The facility does not have a diabetes management component, which I did not realize until we had already decided to use them. The staff are extremely helpful and always very pleasant. They work hard to greet...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ivy Park is the newest, luxury community in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista. We opened in 2018 and are under new management as of May 1, 2021, and our company has decades of senior living expertise and experience, managing over 35 senior living communities throughout California and Nevada. ...
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1111 Photos available
7.8
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9 reviews
7.8
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9 reviews
5 star
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The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Tecate, CA

The average cost of senior living in Tecate is $3,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dulzura, CA with an average of $3,500 per month.

Independent living costs in Tecate, CA, vs. nearby cities

Tecate, CA
$3,936/mo

Independent living costs in Tecate, CA, vs. state and national averages

Tecate, CA
$3,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Tecate, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,203/mo
Independent Living
$3,936/mo

Independent living costs in Tecate, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,473/mo
Studio
$4,947/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,195/mo

Senior living costs in Tecate vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Tecate, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTecate, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,936/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,462/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,203/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tecate, CA:$3,936/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Tecate, CA:$3,462/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Tecate, CA:$4,203/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Tecate, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Tecate and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Tecate, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tecate have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Tecate, CA$3,483/mo$3,150/mo+10.6%
California$3,696/mo$3,637/mo+1.6%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Tecate, CA
2024 average cost:$3,483/mo
2023 average cost:$3,150/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,696/mo
2023 average cost:$3,637/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Tecate

Recent reviews for independent living in Tecate

Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA

5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.

St. Paul's Senior Services in Chula Vista, CA

4.3
The only negative I have to say about the place is the push at the beginning was a little skewed. I think they built up a little more than what they offered. But the experience has been good; they have been attentive and nice and help with my loved ones adjustment to the place.

La Vida Real in El Cajon, CA

5.0
The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care

Tecate independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tecate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tecate, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tecate independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Tecate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tecate, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tecate independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Tecate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tecate, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tecate independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Tecate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tecate, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47%
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