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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.
Community insights.
Based on 5 residents and 6 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count
About This Community
Assisted Living at Woodburn is legally operated by Richard Essery.
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 publishedWe 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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 0 | 9.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 19.0 | 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 |
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Complaint visits
| 1 | 6.0 | 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 #536 / 1965 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 536th out of 1,965 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 1965 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. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 4.0 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Official inspections
| 1 | 4.0 | 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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1.9 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Good Samaritan Retirement Home | AL HOS IL | El Cajon | 110
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110
CA AVG
74
Rank
#573 / 2,023 | No |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
56
Rank
#1,395 / 1,409 | 8 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
6
Rank
#745 / 1,965 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11
Rank
#225 / 1,980 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#1,622 / 1,829 | Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters |
| Casa El Cajon | AL | El Cajon | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
74
Rank
#649 / 2,023 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
CA AVG
56
Rank
#243 / 1,409 | 32 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
6
Rank
#1,666 / 1,965 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
11
Rank
#53 / 1,980 |
89.9%
Facility
89.9%
CA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#463 / 1,829 | Lillian Franklin |
| Lucie’s Cozy Cottage | AL HOS MC RC | El Cajon | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
74
Rank
#1,118 / 2,023 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
CA AVG
56
Rank
#1,089 / 1,409 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 1,965 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11
Rank
#874 / 1,980 |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
CA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#1,571 / 1,829 | Caring Cottage, LLC |
| Assisted Living at Woodburn | AL | El Cajon | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
74
Rank
#1,133 / 2,023 | No | - | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
6
Rank
#536 / 1,965 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1,642 / 1,980 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#583 / 1,829 | Richard Essery |
| Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes | AL RESC | El Cajon | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
74
Rank
#1,133 / 2,023 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
56
Rank
#1,395 / 1,409 | 6 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 1,965 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
11
Rank
#537 / 1,980 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
76.5%
Rank
#1 / 1,829 | Frederick M/Donnah Rey Locsin |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Assisted Living at Woodburn is located in El Cajon, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living at Woodburn
Who is the owner of Assisted Living at Woodburn?
Assisted Living at Woodburn is legally operated by Richard Essery.
What is the occupancy rate at Assisted Living at Woodburn?
Assisted Living at Woodburn's occupancy is 83.3%.
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.
Are pets allowed at Assisted Living at Woodburn?
No, Assisted Living at Woodburn has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Assisted Living at Woodburn have?
Assisted Living at Woodburn has 6 beds.
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).
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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