Assisted Living at Woodburn
Assisted Living · El Cajon, CA

Assisted Living at Woodburn

Assisted Living · El Cajon, CA

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.

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 #1133 / 2023Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1133rd out of 2,023 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 #1642 / 1980Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1642nd out of 1,980 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 #583 / 1829Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 583rd out of 1,829 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 1829. 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: 76.5%

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. 09.0 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 9).↓ 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 #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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 44.0 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
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.
Good Samaritan Retirement Home
AL
HOS
IL
El Cajon
110
Facility 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.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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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