Senior Living Community in El Cajon, CA
Welcome to La Vida Real
This is more than a place to live, it’s where your next chapter comes to life. Here at La Vida Real, we embrace The Fountain of You — celebrating and supporting the ongoing passions and potential of every resident. We welcome you to a sanctuary of elegance and ease, 11 acres of beautiful landscapes and spaces inspired by charming Spanish-style architecture. Here in the heart of Rancho San Diego, our resort-style setting provides a beautiful backdrop for daily senior living. As a CARF-accredited community, we offer personalized, trusted care within an environment where connection is effortless and every detail is designed to foster a sense of freedom and discovery.
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Meet Cathie
We’ll let the community speak for itself. Cathie and Ken have been residents at La Vida Real for almost five years. Discover firsthand how life evolves into a new era of empowerment as you embrace the Fountain of You.
Committed to Excellence, Every Day
We’re proud to have earned and maintained our status as the only CARF-accredited senior living community in San Diego’s East County. Beyond exceptional hospitality and amenities, you can feel confident knowing that personalized, superior-quality care is always available if and when your needs change.
Learn More About CARFThe Gold Standard of Living
- Restaurant, Bar & Bistro, and Cafe
- Pet-Friendly Residences
- Heated Swimming Pool & Spa
- ZestFit Group Exercise Classes
- Onsite Art Studio, Cinema & Library
- Live Entertainment & Weekly Social Events
Serving Excellence
- Dine Your Way® 12 Hours/Day Dining
- Flexible Dining Options
- Health-Focused Menus
- Interactive Culinary Experiences
- Made-to-Order Cuisine
Zestful Living
- Holistic Wellness
- Functional Fitness Classes
- Professional Support
- Enrichment Opportunities
Different Needs, Different Options
From the invigorating freedom of independent living to the caring hand of assisted living to the warm embrace of a memory care environment, residents of La Vida Real enjoy an abundance of fulfilling ways to enjoy life.
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