Sierra Sunshine CareBoard and Care Home in El Cajon, California
About Sierra Sunshine Care
Sierra Sunshine Care supports older adults with dementia, including people who need hospice care, use a wheelchair, or are confined to bed. First licensed in 2023, this small board and care home on Hacienda Dr. in El Cajon has room for 6 residents. Fletcher Hills Open Space is about half a mile away, while a CVS Pharmacy and Smart & Final Extra! grocery store are both about a mile away.
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Sierra Sunshine Care at a glance
Sierra Sunshine Care is one of 25 board and care homes listed in El Cajon.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a El Cajon average of about 21.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Sierra Sunshine Care 10 times, most recently on Sep 11, 2026. There are 2 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Sep 21, 2023
- Last visit
- Sep 11, 2026
- Visits on record
- 10
- Complaints
- 2
Citations: 0 Type A · 8 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Oct 9, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Sierra Sunshine Care and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular board and care home services, Sierra Sunshine Care is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare Sierra Sunshine Care with the other board and care homes in El Cajon by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Fletcher Hills Open Space (0.4 mi), Smart & Final Extra! (0.8 mi) and New Century Buffet (0.9 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊CVS PharmacyPharmacy1.1 mi
- 2🏥0.9 mi
- 3🛒Smart & Final Extra!Grocery0.8 mi
- 4🌳0.4 mi
- 5📚1.0 mi
- 6⛪Rock ChurchChurch1.0 mi
- 7🏦0.9 mi
- 8🍽️New Century BuffetRestaurant0.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Sunshine Care
- What type of care does Sierra Sunshine Care provide?
- Sierra Sunshine Care is a board and care home in El Cajon, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Sierra Sunshine Care located?
- Sierra Sunshine Care is at 1355 Hacienda Dr., El Cajon, California 92020. It is near Fletcher Hills Open Space.
- When was Sierra Sunshine Care last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Sierra Sunshine Care on Sep 11, 2026.
- Has Sierra Sunshine Care had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Sierra Sunshine Care's public record lists 0 Type A and 8 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who can live at Sierra Sunshine Care?
- The state licenses Sierra Sunshine Care to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. Approved for six(6) non-ambulatory, of which one(1) may be bedridden in room 4. Hospice approved for two(2)."
- Does Sierra Sunshine Care care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Sierra Sunshine Care's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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