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Oak Hill Residential Care Iii
632 Tranquility Glen, Escondido, CA 92027
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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 1411 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.
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Oak Hill Residential Care Iv
642 Tranquility Glen, Escondido, CA 92027
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Cal-Cris Lodge
8944 Emerald Grove Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040
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Resident'S Palace, The
8090 Brookhaven Rd, San Diego, CA 92114
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949 Richland Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
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2921 Murat St, San Diego, CA 92117
"Brookside Inn is located in San Diego, CA, near the intersection of State Highway 52 and Interstate 5. Its suburban setting puts seniors con..."
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Jardine Family Home
12060 Thistle Braes Terrace, Lakeside, CA 92040
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READ MORELa Jolla Vista
5720 Desert View, La Jolla, CA 92037
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344 E 27th St, National City, CA 91950
"At VMB Ultimate Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedicated staff ensure that ..."
READ MORELucie's Shady Rest
7142 Bobhird Drive, San Diego, CA 92119
"Lucie's Shady Rest is a senior living community located in San Diego, California, offering both memory care and assisted living services. It..."
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Villa Victoria LLC
1537 Tibidabo Drive, Escondido, CA 92027
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Casa Primavera
848 Felicita Avenue, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"Casa Primavera offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going ass..."
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A Timeless Treasures
3474 Angwin Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
"In a homelike environment, our group activities fill the day with genuinely enjoyable interaction provided by caregivers who are trained to ..."
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Melrose Care Home II
1627 Marl Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91911
"Melrose Care Home is located in the affordable city of Chula Vista, CA. Our community offers Assisted Living to aging retirees. Melrose Care..."
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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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James Board and Care - CLOSED
6045 Reo Place, San Diego, CA 92139
"James Board and Care is locally owned care home facility that is located in San Diego. James Board and Care is located in a beautiful quiet ..."
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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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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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Champine Manor
1725 Tobacco Road, Escondido, CA 92026
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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...
Assisted Living
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....
Assisted Living
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...
