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5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.4
(15 reviews)
"We toured Grossmont Gardens. The size of the rooms was large. One of them even has a little kitchen. It was a nice atmosphere. Everything looked clean and taken care of. They showed the dining room, the lobby, and the spaces you could sit outside...."
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5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.0
(37 reviews)
"I toured The Montera and I was very impressed with the community itself, their reception of me, and their willingness to talk about anything. They took me around the facility. We toured the dining room and all of the social areas outside. Connie show..."
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9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I visited the Westmont of La Mesa, and it's the one I like the most. I like their rooms the best. The apartments had appliances and they had a full kitchen and cabinets. The person who gave me the tour was great and she did great. They also have beau..."
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6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
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7971 Culowee Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My Dad lives in MesaView on the Independent Living side and is very happy. They give him enough independence to still do things he is able, while helping on some other things which he needs. I feel better about him being there in his nice apartment t..."
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9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Great caring caregivers who have been there for years. The owner is really involved making sure residents are well cared for. I see the staff and owner engaging in activities with the residents. ..."
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5971 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lake Murray Terrace was very nice, and it's just like a home. This is where I was supposed to take my husband. I highly recommend it to everyone. The lady who runs the place was really sweet to all the people. She has no say whether they watch TV or ..."
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9112 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Renaissance living is a residential care facility. The reason we chose is the closeness to where we are and the number of residents there. Cleanliness was good and the meals are all homemade. The care aspect of it is adequate but it’s really hard to ..."
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8585 LA MESA BLVD., La Mesa, CA 91941
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Little Flower Haven seemed to be a very nice facility. It's an older building. The rooms were small but you can bring your own furniture. They had a nice dining room. When I visited there they were having lunch. The food looked good but I didn't tast..."
READ MORE6922 Adams Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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READ MORE9345 Monona Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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1920 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Our Dad had a stroke in early May 2023 and at 94 lost his ability to walk and take care of himself. We live in Encinitas, so wanted him to be close to us. After going to look at several Assisted Living/Independent Living Facilities we were quite surp..."
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7630 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I've had the pleasure of visiting Monarch Cottage on many occasions. I am always greeted in a warm, professional manner that sets the tone of the community. I come to visit an old friend and am always impressed with the compassion that I see in the..."
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930 Monticello Dr, Escondido, CA 92029
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It was a very nice place. It was very clean, very friendly, and had lots of activities. They were excellent. I didn't see any that I thought were not good, all seemed really good. The staff members were very good. The rooms were very nice, newly pain..."
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25695 N. Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA 92026
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Villa Monticello Assisted Living is wonderful. Its a very small community with only 29 residents. The food is good and they are very helpful. The assisted living and memory care unit are all together in one area. They have some little e..."
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Reviewer#ET1223b
4.0
Review of The Montera
My mother moved to The Montera. They had a rug out the other night and she tripped on it and fell, and I was standing right there. I was really upset that the rug wasn't taped down, and I found out...
Provider response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review and for the lovely things you said about our team, the dining, and our community in general. Family feedback is very important to us and...
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AnonymousReviewer2412
2.0
Review of The Montera
Great facility and grounds...kudos to maintenance and housekeeping. Pool is sadly not used. Piano is rarely used. High staff turnover. No apparent program to improve staff service and training...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Feedback like yours is extremely important to us and we would love the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly. Please feel free to contact...
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Alexandra
3.0
Review of The Montera
What I liked best about The Montera was that it's simply in proximity to where I live. It's five minutes away. What I liked least was that they didn't have balconies or private outdoor areas. The...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your review—we appreciate your feedback very much and are pleased to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our team and have enjoyed our pond, which is surrounded by many...
The $5,475 a month seniors pay for assisted living in La Mesa is nearly $1,000 more per month than the national average of $4,500. In the rest of California, assisted living averages slightly less at $5,250 a month. Other cities tend to be pricier. For example, San Jose and San Francisco average $6,000 and $6,319, respectively. Los Angeles is an exception, at $5,250, and so is Bakersfield, with an average of $3,750, or $1,725 less than La Mesa.
La Mesa
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Los Angeles
$5,250
San Francisco
$6,319
San Jose
$6,000
Bakersfield
$3,750
Assisted living costs in La Mesa average $5,475 a month, though costs for all kinds of senior care vary with the location and amenities offered.
Public financing is available for La Mesa seniors who need assistance paying for an assisted living facility. This assistance is available through the California Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver Program. This program does not cover the room and board of a resident, but an additional optional state supplement (OSS) that may be allowed for a private room provided the charge does not exceed 10 percent of the room and board portion of the SSI/OSS payment.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
At $5,475 a month, assisted living may not be the most cost-effective living arrangement for some seniors. Other options in La Mesa include adult day health care, which averages $2,058. More medically intensive options come at a higher cost and include home health care at $6,473 and nursing home care, which costs $9,384 for a semiprivate room. Nonmedical in-home care averages $912 more than assisted living and costs $6,387.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for La Mesa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Assisted Living Room Accommodation Types and Availability
According to our proprietary database, assisted living facilities in La Mesa offer 3 studio apartments, 3 one-bedroom apartments, and 3 two-bedroom apartments.
Health and Personal Care Service Levels and Availability
La Mesa has 2 facilities offering respite care services, 3 offering memory care, 2 offering bathing assistance, and 1 offering skilled nursing.
Pet Policies and Popular Amenities
Pets are allowed in 5 facilities in La Mesa, with 2 that do not allow large dogs (only small dogs allowed), and 1 with a strict no-pet policy. In terms of recreation and wellness amenities, La Mesa offers 2 facilities with a pool or spa, 1 with a golf course, and 2 with a patio.
Non-English Languages Spoken
2 Assisted living facilities in La Mesa support Spanish.
These statistics are current as of December 2024 using Caring's proprietary database of Assisted Living facilities across the United States, sourced largely from the facilities or from our team's research. We strive to maintain the largest database of senior living facilities and senior care resources online. Though we may not have full coverage, we will continue to update and validate this data for care seekers. These data points describe the facility's location offerings, which may include more types of care than Assisted Living.
La Mesa and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in La Mesa, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
La Mesa Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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