Good Samaritan Retirement Home

Overview of Good Samaritan Retirement Home

Good Samaritan Retirement Home is a 110-bed assisted living and memory care community with specialized dementia care, rehabilitation services, respite stays, and a core assisted living program in El Cajon, California. Operated by the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (Chaldean Sisters) under administrator Susan Sorensen, the community serves San Diego County. It’s been licensed since 2000 by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Across four official inspections since 2021, the facility has recorded zero citations, against a California average of 10, and only 2 complaints compared to a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the latest inspection in September 2025, placing the inspection score at 83 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

The memory care program is staffed 24/7 with dementia caregiving staff and a licensed nurse providing 8 hours of dementia-specific coverage daily. The community has four hospice waivers, allowing end-of-life care coordination on-site. Rounding out the care model are a fall prevention program, outdoor garden spaces, and a mobile physician.

With a consistently clean regulatory record, Good Samaritan Retirement Home is best for older adults in San Diego County requiring long-term assisted living or memory care in a faith-based community.

Facility Direct Line (619) 590-1515

110-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

26 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 2 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

50%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

55 / 110

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJuly 17, 2000

CountySan Diego

License Number374600950

Good Samaritan Retirement Home is legally operated by Chaldean Sisters, Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C., and administered by Susan Sorensen.

Owner NameDaughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters

Private Room $3,450 - $4,050 per month

Semi-Private Room $3,100 - $3,450 per month

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

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Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Rehabilitation Therapy

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 5

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 4

Specialized Dementia Licensed Nurse Hours/Day: 8

Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff

Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Bathrooms: 52

Admission Fee: $1,500

Licensed Nurse on Staff: Yes

Religious Services

Beautician

Manicurist

Mobile Physician

Facility Van Or Car Used To Transport Residents

Pets not allowed

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 citations 2 complaints 8 total visits 2 complaint visits 4 official inspections

Inspection Score

14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	0	10	This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Standout metricNo citations on file since 2021 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	8	16	This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	2	13	This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #325 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 325th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	2	7	This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	14	This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 86% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	0.4	2.8	This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 86% better

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6.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from El Cajon's city center to Good Samaritan Retirement Home'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


Good Samaritan Retirement Home	AL ADC HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF	El Cajon	110 Facility 110 CA AVG 104 Rank #641 / 1644	No	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 57 Rank #2039 / 2087	95 Facility 95 CA AVG 81 Rank #461 / 1400	4	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #325 / 1386	-	26 Facility 26 CA AVG 13 Rank #217 / 1497	50.0%	Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters	-
Casa El Cajon	AL	El Cajon	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 104 Rank #724 / 1644	Yes	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 57 Rank #356 / 2087	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 81 Rank #853 / 1400	4	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 13 Rank #1082 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	35 Facility 35 CA AVG 13 Rank #70 / 1497	89.9%	Lillian Franklin	-
Lo-Har Senior Living	AL MC	El Cajon	68 Facility 68 CA AVG 104 Rank #1011 / 1644	Yes	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 57 Rank #673 / 2087	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1400	5	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 13 Rank #1367 / 1386	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 3 Rank #895 / 1159	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #901 / 1497	89.7%	Granite Hills Senior Living, Inc	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage	AL HOS MC RC	El Cajon	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 104 Rank #1311 / 1644	Yes	34 Facility 34 CA AVG 57 Rank #1658 / 2087	96 Facility 96 CA AVG 81 Rank #1 / 1400	5	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1386	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1159	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #747 / 1497	55.6%	Caring Cottage, LLC	-

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

Who is the owner of Good Samaritan Retirement Home?

Good Samaritan Retirement Home is legally operated by Chaldean Sisters, Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C., and administered by Susan Sorensen.

Is Good Samaritan Retirement Home in a walkable area?

Good Samaritan Retirement Home has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Good Samaritan Retirement Home?

According to CA state health department records, Good Samaritan Retirement Home's license number is 374600950.

What is the occupancy rate at Good Samaritan Retirement Home?

Good Samaritan Retirement Home's occupancy is 50%.

How long has Good Samaritan Retirement Home been in business?

Good Samaritan Retirement Home has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Good Samaritan Retirement Home?

No, Good Samaritan Retirement Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Good Samaritan Retirement Home?

Susan Sorensen is the administrator of Good Samaritan Retirement Home.

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