Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes

Overview of Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes is a long-term care assisted living facility in El Cajon that offers professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in the residents’ lives. The small nursing home is a resident-focused community where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. Villa Alegre aims to ensure excellent medical services in a comfortable, homey environment.

The nursing home balanced simple living with an interdisciplinary approach to senior recovery, focusing on long-term care and assisted living services. These services include housekeeping, recreational activities, nutritious dining options, medication management, and internet access. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a waterfall, a recreational room, a huge backyard– all in a ranch-style environment.

Facility Direct Line (619) 431-1178

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

16 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience 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

100%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

6 / 6

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJanuary 25, 2010

CountySan Diego

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes is legally operated by Locsin, Frederick M/Donnah Rey, and administered by Frederick Locsin.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 0 citations 6 total visits 0 complaint visits 4 official inspections

Inspection Score

15 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 2022 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection January 28, 2026

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 2022 — 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.	6	16	This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	13	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 28, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with the facility clean, sanitary, in good repair, and all records complete and up to date.
Multiple annual inspections from 2022 through 2025 consistently found no deficiencies, confirming compliance with safety, infection control, and medication storage requirements.
A December 19, 2024 resident elopement was self-reported with no trauma, and technical assistance was given on absentee notification plans.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

3.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from El Cajon's city center to Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Good Samaritan Retirement Home	AL ADC HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF	El Cajon	110	No	2	89	4	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #324 / 1388	-	25	50.0%	Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters	-
Casa El Cajon	AL	El Cajon	99	Yes	82	80	4	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 13 Rank #1083 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	35	89.9%	Lillian Franklin	-
Lo-Har Senior Living	AL MC	El Cajon	68	Yes	72	59	5	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 13 Rank #1369 / 1388	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 3 Rank #895 / 1160	6	89.7%	Granite Hills Senior Living, Inc	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage	AL HOS MC RC	El Cajon	9	Yes	34	96	5	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	8	55.6%	Caring Cottage, LLC	-
Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes	AL RESC	El Cajon	6	Yes	2	96	4	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	16	100.0%	Frederick M/Donnah Rey Locsin	-

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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 Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes?

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes is legally operated by Locsin, Frederick M/Donnah Rey, and administered by Frederick Locsin.

Is Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes in a walkable area?

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes?

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes?

Frederick Locsin is the administrator of Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes.

How many beds does Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes have?

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes has 6 beds.

Has Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes had any citations?

Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes has no reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Villa Alegre Senior Care Homes?

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