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La Jolla Casa Fiesta
5426 Avenida Fiesta, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Assisted Living Communities in La Mesa, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in La Mesa, CA below include 343 Assisted Living facilities with...
1465 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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Avocado Gardens
1159 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Crossroads Home Care
2512 Heather Place, Escondido, CA 92027
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Marisol
5.0
Review of The Montera
We toured The Montera. It was a very nice place. If money wasn't an issue, I would consider that too, but unfortunately, what they offered was way too expensive. We saw the rooms, and they had...
Assisted Living
Marisol
5.0
Review of Grossmont Gardens
We toured Grossmont Gardens. We liked the staff and the facility. The rooms were a lot roomier, and the staff was friendly. Gemma was amazing. She was one of the contact people. She's very helpful....
Assisted Living
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...
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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
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.
Assisted Living Facility Care and Amenity Breakdown for La Mesa, CA
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.
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.
