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Eagles Nest Retirement Ranch
2113 Drew Road, Escondido, CA 92027
"WELCOME TO EAGLES NEST RETIREMENT RANCH® Senior Care Homes for the Ones We Love Eagles Nest Retirement Ranch® is a California licensed priv..."
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Assisted Living Communities in La Mesa, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in La Mesa, CA below include 340 Assisted Living facilities with 1413 reviews. On average in La Mesa, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in La Mesa, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
Directory of Assisted Living in La Mesa, CA
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San Marcos Villa
3728 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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Sarasona Home Care
3717 Sarasona Way, Bonita, CA 91902
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Family Comfort Care
2579 Arundel Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"At Comfort Care Elderly Care Facility, our dedicated and highly trained staff take care of all our residents needs -- from getting in and ou..."
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Lilac Chateau 1
9718 Eucalyptus Court, Santee, CA 92071
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREAutumn Villas
5874 Honors Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
"Autumn Villas, located in San Diego, CA, is a senior living community offering Memory Care and Assisted Living services. The community featu..."
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Esperanza'S Homes Of Hope
13706 Whispering Meadows Lane, Jamul, CA 91935
"Esperanza's Homes of Hope is a senior living community located in Jamul, CA, specializing in assisted living care. The community offers a ra..."
READ MORECalle De Vida Too
4745 Calle de Vida, San Diego, CA 92124
"Located next door to Mission Trails Regional Park and convenient to I-15, Calle De Vida Too is easy to get to. Nearby is a major shopping ce..."
READ MORELa Costa Heights Living Care
7626 Galleon Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
"La Costa Heights Living Care is a family-operated senior care community in Carlsbad, CA, located less than 10 miles from the beach and withi..."
READ MOREMission Villa West
2335 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
"Mission Villa, located in San Diego, CA, offers a variety of care options including Residential Care Home, Assisted Living, and Respite Care..."
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2628 Royal Crest Drive, Escondido, CA 92025
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Bosworth Garden LLC
1340 Bosworth St, El Cajon, CA 92019
"Bosworth Gardens is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectat..."
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1897 E El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
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165 Palawan Way, San Diego, CA 92114
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Sapphire Pacific I
484 Chardonnay Ct, San Marcos, CA 92069
"Sapphire Pacific Care Home is a senior care home located in the interesting city of San Marcos, California and in San Diego County. The city..."
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Baron's Residential Care, Inc.
5289 Lodi St, San Diego, CA 92117
"Family Environment: Serving 6 residents with two caregivers, we are small enough to encourage family relationships between residents and st..."
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San Marcos Cottage
1326 Granite Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
"San Marcos Cottage is a residential care facility located in San Marcos, California on Granite Road. As one of the top senior care facilitie..."
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918 Merchant St. , Lemon Grove, CA 95688
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Morningside Manor
2847 Morningside Street, San Diego, CA 92139
"Morningside Manor offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going ..."
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Canyon Guest Home
4224 Emet Court, San Diego, CA 92117
"Canyon Guest Home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in La Mesa, CA and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in La Mesa
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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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in La Mesa
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in La Mesa, CA
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in La Mesa
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in La Mesa
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
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Harlow
4.0
Review of Grossmont Gardens
The general appearance of Grossmont Gardens was good, nice, and clean. The staff members were friendly. They showed us the respite room and I found it to be nice. The other rooms were good, too....
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Denielle
5.0
Review of Grossmont Gardens
I toured Grossmont Gardens. That was a huge facility. They had every single kind of care. They even had a lockdown unit. I really liked it, but it was out of my price budget, and for the care that...
