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Assisted Living at Woodburn
Assisted Living · El Cajon, CA
Exterior view of Assisted Living facility with yard A shared resident room with two beds and decor Interior view of a cozy common area with furniture Bright interior living area with comfortable seating

Assisted Living at Woodburn

Assisted Living · El Cajon, CA
1727 Woodburn St, El Cajon, CA 92021 View map
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Overview of Assisted Living at Woodburn

Assisted Living at Woodburn provides assisted living in El Cajon, California, with help available for daily tasks while residents live in private rooms. Staff are available around the clock, so support is there when needed.

The six-bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting. Fully furnished rooms can make moving in simpler by reducing the need to arrange furniture, while arts and crafts, games, and outings provide planned activities to join. Richard Essery operates the community.

Facility Direct Line (858) 263-5626
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 6 Rank #1219 / 2534Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1219th out of 2,534 assisted living communities we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #2048 / 2494Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 2048th out of 2,494 assisted living communities we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
2 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #753 / 2289Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 753rd out of 2,289 assisted living communities we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 2289. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
83.3% This home usually has availability

Based on 5 residents and 6 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Higher than the California average: 77.3%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 1, 2024
CountySan Diego

Ownership & Operating Entity

Assisted Living at Woodburn is legally operated by Richard Essery.

Additional Services

1 service
Meal Preparation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Arts and Crafts
Games
Outings

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 07.0 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 619.0 This facility has had 68% fewer total inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 68% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 16.0 This facility has had 83% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 83% fewer Rank #814 / 2475 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 814th out of 2,475 assisted living communities we track in California for # of complaint visits. A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among the 2475 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 45.0 This facility has had 20% fewer other visits than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14.0 This facility has had 75% fewer official inspections than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from El Cajon's city center to Assisted Living at Woodburn's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes
AL
RESC
El Cajon
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 66
Rank #1,219 / 2,534
Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,387 / 1,401
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 2,475
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 11
Rank #655 / 2,494
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 77.3%
Rank #1 / 2,289
Frederick M/Donnah Rey Locsin
Good Samaritan Retirement Home
AL
HOS
IL
El Cajon
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 66
Rank #610 / 2,534
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,387 / 1,401
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,097 / 2,475
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 11
Rank #262 / 2,494
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 77.3%
Rank #2,025 / 2,289
Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters
Casa El Cajon
AL
El Cajon
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 66
Rank #685 / 2,534
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,401
32
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 6
Rank #2,172 / 2,475
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 11
Rank #65 / 2,494
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
CA AVG 77.3%
Rank #616 / 2,289
Lillian Franklin
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage
AL
HOS
MC
RC
El Cajon
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 66
Rank #1,194 / 2,534
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,083 / 1,401
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 2,475
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,078 / 2,494
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
CA AVG 77.3%
Rank #1,971 / 2,289
Caring Cottage, LLC
Assisted Living at Woodburn
AL
El Cajon
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 66
Rank #1,219 / 2,534
No-6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 6
Rank #814 / 2,475
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 11
Rank #2,048 / 2,494
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 77.3%
Rank #753 / 2,289
Richard Essery

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in California

Assisted Living at Woodburn is in El Cajon, California. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support for qualifying nonmedical residential care

SSI/SSP Nonmedical Out-of-Home Care Support

California SSI/SSP — Nonmedical Out-of-Home Care (NMOHC)

Who it is for
SSI/SSP-eligible Californians 65+, or blind or disabled, living in licensed nonmedical residential care
Income limit
Countable income and living arrangement affect eligibility and payment; SSA makes the determination.
Asset limit
Countable-resource limits are $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

Eligibility

General
Cash support for California residents age 65+ or blind or disabled who meet SSA eligibility rules and have a qualifying nonmedical residential living arrangement.
CA specifics
The nonmedical out-of-home-care category must be verified.

What it provides

  • Combined federal SSI and California SSP cash support. From January 1; 2026; the individual licensed-facility NMOHC maximum payment standard is $1,626.07/month before countable-income reductions. This is not an extra payment on top of regular SSI/SSP or a guarantee of full facility fees.
Cash support for qualifying immigrants, including residential care

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants

California Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)

Who it is for
Immigrants 65+, or blind or disabled, in California who cannot get SSI because of immigration status
Income limit
Income must meet the CAPI payment standard for the person’s living arrangement; the county determines the individual award.
Asset limit
Countable-resource limits are $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

Eligibility

General
Cash support for California residents age 65+ or blind or disabled who meet CAPI immigration rules and cannot receive SSI/SSP solely because of immigration status.
CA specifics
County staff review proof of SSI/SSP ineligibility. A residential payment category requires its own determination.

What it provides

  • State-funded monthly cash assistance with payment standards equivalent to SSI/SSP; including a qualifying nonmedical out-of-home-care category. Actual payments vary; Medi-Cal and IHSS require separate applications.
In-home & community support

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Who it is for
Medi-Cal members 60+ who meet nursing-facility level of care and can be served at home
Asset limit
For affected non-MAGI Medi-Cal categories, the 2026 countable-asset limit is $130,000 for one person plus $65,000 for each additional eligible family member (up to ten people). Exclusions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ with a qualifying Medi-Cal aid code who meet nursing-facility level-of-care criteria and can be served in the community.
CA specifics
Enrollment and a team-developed plan are required. The current program age is 60, not 65.

What it provides

  • Care management and authorized support such as adult day care; respite; personal care; meals; transportation and minor home modifications.
In-home support

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Who it is for
Californians who are aged, blind or disabled and need help to stay safely at home
Asset limit
For affected non-MAGI Medi-Cal categories, the 2026 countable-asset limit is $130,000 for one person plus $65,000 for each additional eligible family member (up to ten people). Exclusions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
California residents who are aged, blind or disabled (including eligible children) and need assistance to remain safely in their own home; Medi-Cal eligibility and health certification are required.
CA specifics
A county social worker assesses tasks and authorized hours; the recipient generally hires and supervises a provider.

What it provides

  • Authorized in-home assistance with daily needs; the approved hours depend on the county assessment and applicable program limits.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Who it is for
California homeowners 62+, or blind or disabled, with limited income who want to defer property taxes
Income limit
2026 · For the 2026–2027 application cycle, 2025 total household income must not exceed $57,002.
Asset limit
At least 40% equity in the home is required; a reverse mortgage disqualifies participation.

Eligibility

General
California homeowner age 62+ or blind or disabled who occupies the property as a principal residence and meets all program conditions.
CA specifics
Applications for the 2026–2027 cycle run October 1 2026 through February 10 2027; limited funding is first come, first served.

What it provides

  • Deferral of eligible property taxes secured by a lien; 5% simple annual interest accrues and repayment is triggered by specified events. This is a loan-like deferral; not a grant.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible California households responsible for home energy costs
Income limit
2026 · Published 2026 monthly limits: $3,331.66 for one person; $4,356.83 for two; $5,382 for three; larger households use the CSD table.

Eligibility

General
California households meeting local LIHEAP eligibility and prioritization rules; energy costs and household vulnerability are considered.
CA specifics
Apply through the local provider. Funds are limited and assistance is prioritized under program rules.

What it provides

  • One-time energy-bill help; eligible crisis assistance and weatherization; award amounts depend on program rules and available funds.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living at Woodburn

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Assisted Living at Woodburn?
Assisted Living at Woodburn is legally operated by Richard Essery.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Assisted Living at Woodburn?
Assisted Living at Woodburn's occupancy is 83.3%.
03 How long has Assisted Living at Woodburn been in business?
Assisted Living at Woodburn has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Assisted Living at Woodburn?
No, Assisted Living at Woodburn has a no-pet policy.
05 How many beds does Assisted Living at Woodburn have?
Assisted Living at Woodburn has 6 beds.
06 Has Assisted Living at Woodburn had any citations?
Assisted Living at Woodburn has no reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
07 Are there photos of Assisted Living at Woodburn?
Yes — there are 12 photos of Assisted Living at Woodburn in the photo gallery on this page.
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