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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

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9.7
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116 reviews
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9.7
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116 reviews
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  • 3 star
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LSM

Resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Lovely grounds, pleasant staff

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, to the food. It is carb heavy, fresh vegetable and fruit shy and appears to have no portion control system in place. Additionally, all food is served individually by wait staff which sounds lovely but often results in long waits and cold, hot dishes or warm, cold dishes. Salads can arrive with no dressing and fruit is often from cans. Weekly menus consist of one choice for each meal with an unvarying menu of substitutions available at the table. Activities are unimaginative and repetitive....bingo, hangman, trivia, t.v. movies, etc.

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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

In the heart of the city, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon presents a vibrant setting for independent living in El Cajon’s urban landscape. Its location offers residents easy access to health care facilities, shopping and dining options, and cultural attractions throughout the city and the San Diego area.

Designed to simplify residents’ responsibilities and maximize their independence, this community offers a variety of services including scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, telehealth service with 24/7 access to urgent care, and personalized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) from in-home caregivers for residents’ convenience and privacy.

In the dining room, residents can enjoy freshly served, chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting. Residents have multiple menu options that are inspired by residents’ favorite homestyle meals and are dietitian-approved for nutritional quality.

To create an engaging environment on-site, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon offers a variety of amenities and a calendar of regularly scheduled activities for residents to enjoy to their liking.

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for Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

9.7 out of 10
Review Score116 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon has 116 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/17/25

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SusieQ

Independent Living

Toured community

October 17, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Comfortable Independent Living

This facility has only independent living. We were looking for a facility that had both independent and assisted living (for future needs). The individual apartments were small (650-750 sq ft), and did not have cooking facilities, a feature that both my husband and I would prefer to have. The bathroom in each unit was small and had a tub which would be hard to negotiate if one of us had physical issues. On the positive side, the monthly rent is considerably less than other facilities. [name removed], the marketing person, stressed that this was because of less unnecessary extras. She said she would email us a pricing list, but hasn’t.The inside facilities were clean, but pine needles littered the walkways (from the recent rains), which could be a fall hazard.

LSM

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 12, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Lovely grounds, pleasant staff

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, to the food. It is carb heavy, fresh vegetable and fruit shy and appears to have no portion control system in place. Additionally, all food is served individually by wait staff which sounds lovely but often results in long waits and cold, hot dishes or warm, cold dishes. Salads can arrive with no dressing and fruit is often from cans. Weekly menus consist of one choice for each meal with an unvarying menu of substitutions available at the table. Activities are unimaginative and repetitive....bingo, hangman, trivia, t.v. movies, etc.

KT

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 30, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Review for Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

The apartment my mom had was quite nice and the staff were very nice but food was horrible and activities were not geared for people still with a lot of life in them. Friendly staff with nice facility, residents can age in place but tend to be sicker and older than places geared to solely independent living.

Jeff L

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 19, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Solstice review

Solstice Senior Living has been an amazing living experience for my mom. Wonderful staff and living accommodations. Genuinely seem like they care for the residents there. Reasonable pricing given accommodations and services provided

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 7, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

Be sure that the staff has had a background check several I was victim of a phone transaction when the staff used my phone

Sally R

Independent Living

Resident/client

February 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My favorite place to visit

My mom lived at Solstice for only a year but the way she was treated will stay with me for every. She was loved by the staff and many of the residents. My entire family loved visiting her as we felt like part of the community as well. Every day at Solstice felt like me and my girlfriends hanging out. My mom was so happy until we had to move her on to a care facility.

Monica G

Independent Living

February 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Love this place

My service area to deliver medical equipment is Solstice in El Cajon and every time I am there the folks seem so happy and like a big family. I want to move my grandmother in soon. I sometimes talk to folks by the piano and the very nice receptionist and you can tell everyone loves the place.

Matt M

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 14, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I love everything

Very competent staff. I have many friends and enjoy the activities. Meals are good. Good communication from all directors. I love everything about living at Solstice El Cajon.

Allison C

Independent Living

Toured community

December 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Jennifer is a God sent

My uncle needed a place quickly and jennifer we r above and beyond to help make the move smooth! [name removed] the ED was amazing as well and I know my uncle will finally feel like he belongs to a community.

Linda L

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

It feel like family

I have lived at Solstice for over 3 years. I really feel comfortable here. I am still available should you need help. I have made many friends and enjoy myself.

Elizabeth K

Independent Living

Toured community

December 28, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Exceptional

I brought my mom and brother to tour Solstice. We met with [name removed], the sales director, and she took us on an amazing tour, which was very informative and welcoming. I highly recommend anyone going through transitioning their parent to assisted living, meet with [name removed]and consider Solstice. We learned a lot.

Cynthia S

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Staff are wonderful!

Everyone is so helpful. The staff are wonderful and patient. It's an open door policy and I'm never afraid to ask a question.

Molly C

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I love the atmosphere

Overall it's a wonderful atmosphere. The people are attentive. The staff and residents are very friendly. I love my apartment. There is a lot of positivity.

Susan H

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A very welcoming community

I enjoy my life at Solstice and have made many friends. It's a very warm and friendly environment.

Linda R

Independent Living

December 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Personal service from courteous staff

Everyone at Solstice gets to know the residents, and takes time to offer help if small favors are needed. I was happy to find this affordable facility for my sister who has lived in El Cajon for many years - it’s made her life much easier with weekly housekeeping, daily meals, and free laundry . Everyone on the staff is very friendly and has made her feel welcome. They do an excellent job of keeping an eye on the residendents’ safety and comfort. Their facility is beautifully maintained and in a quiet neighborhood.

Freddie H

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Off to an Amazing Start!

Just moving mom into her new apartment and the staff has been amazing! [name removed] has been extremely responsive and helpful which is so appreciated because of the quick turn around, texting with me on her day off answering my last minute questions. And the director, [name removed], is hilarious. It’s obvious the residents love him. Probably because all of the different funny holiday sweaters he wears. ?? Very excited for my mom and grateful for all the help they provided to my family and I to pull this off so fast!!

Catherine W

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 8, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

First 60 days

The first thing I noticed was how friendly and welcoming both staff and residents are. I was made to feel right at home. There are a lot of activities to join in on. The facilities are well kept and nicely decorated. The Courtyard is beautiful and also well kept. Most of the time the meals are quite good but there are times when they fall a little short. That is really my only criticism.

Gloria M

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Comfortable and social atmosphere

I love the social aspects! I have made great friends. Staff is very very friendly. The food is good I enjoy it.

Betty H.

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Feels like home

I have lived at Solstice for 12 years. I love my apartment and all of the friends I have made. I stay very active with activities and my family doesn't need to worry about me. It is my home and Iove it!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

We picked this community because the price was factor. I would recommend to others.

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

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