Lo-Har Senior Living
Lo-Har Senior Living is a Memory Care Home in California
Lo-Har Senior Living is a Memory Care Home in California
Lo-Har Senior Living
Lo-Har Senior Living is a Memory Care Home in California
Lo-Har Senior Living is a Memory Care Home in California
Lo-Har Senior Living is an outstanding senior living community located in the scenic setting of Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community prides itself on a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals helping with daily living activities and personal needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by the community to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.
With a lot of exciting activities and enriching programs, residents do not run out of things to do to spend their days happily. Here, residents eat well and feel their best with delightful and healthy meals served to cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Lo-Har Senior Living is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom with its top-tier services and an inviting environment.
Jonathan serves as the Executive Director at Lo-Har Senior Living, where he is recognized for his kindness, efficiency, and strong support of both residents and their families. He works closely with the community to ensure compassionate care and open communication, fostering a warm and attentive environment for all.
About this community
California average: 71%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Lo-Har Senior Living is legally operated by GRANITE HILLS SENIOR LIVING, INC..
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Parking Available
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Types of Care at Lo-Har Senior Living
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.
57 visits/inspections
62 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
23 other visits
California average: 14 visits/inspections
California average: 12 complaint visits
California average: 3 inspections
35 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
Inspection Report Summary for Lo-Har Senior Living
The facility, LO‑HAR Senior Living in El Cajon, routinely received unannounced inspections from the California Department of Social Services. In July 2021 the Plan‑of‑Correction (POC) visit was completed without any cited violations, and in October 2021 the required annual inspection confirmed compliance in infection‑control practices, hand hygiene, and emergency procedures. Throughout these routine visits no deficiencies were noted, and the administrator, Kandy Franklin, received copies of the inspection reports and licensing‑rights notices.
Incident‑based visits highlighted two significant events. In February 2022 the agency investigated an AWOL resident who had been found intoxicated and later transported to a psychiatric hospital; the case‑management visit documented the incident, informed all parties, and led to the creation of a care plan, but did not identify regulatory deficiencies. A month later, in August 2022, a fire in Building B of the facility was reported. Emergency responders evacuated 23 residents, confirmed all were accounted for, and the agency inspected the damage; the visit found no new deficiencies and noted that electrical work was underway to restore the affected area.
A separate complaint‑driven visit in June 2022 uncovered that a resident had left the facility unassisted on June 11 and this absence had not been reported to the department. This failure was cited as a Type B deficiency under the reporting requirements of Title 22. The August 2022 visit similarly noted a deficiency, though the brief narrative does not specify the exact citation. Overall, the reports show a pattern of routine compliance, prompt response to incidents, and occasional lapses in reporting that are being addressed through corrective plans.
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768 Dorothy St, El Cajon, CA 92019
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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