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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in La Mesa, CA for 2024

 

Situated just to the east of sunny San Diego, the city of La Mesa nestles against the Lake Murray greenbelt and recreational area. This largely residential community has a population of just more than 60,000 people, 14.5% of whom are seniors 65 and older. Retired seniors in La Mesa can get warm, sunny weather year-round, close access to advanced health care and generally safe streets within easy biking distance of downtown shopping and entertainment. The greater San Diego area is rich with museums, marinas and scenic natural wonders such as Carlsbad Caverns.

La Mesa has several assisted living facilities for seniors who need daily assistance. While not offering medical care for residents, these facilities provide room and meals, plus personal caregiver services. The average cost of assisted living in La Mesa is $5,475 a month

This guide covers various assisted living costs and free resources to help seniors in La Mesa. It also contains information about how assisted living facilities are regulated in California at large.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in La Mesa

California's Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division licenses assisted living communities as residential care facilities for the elderly. The state has extensive laws regarding the quality of care seniors can expect to receive in these facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in La Mesa

 

  • La Mesa is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, which means the city has made a commitment to improving seniors' quality of life. It has an action plan built around the six key areas of safe outdoor spaces, senior social participation, community information sharing, alternative housing, transportation and seniors' health.
  • The cost of living in La Mesa is well above the national average, rating 152.6 on a scale where the national rate is 100. La Mesa ranks only slightly higher than California at large, where the standard is 149.9.
  • La Mesa has a lower-than-average rate of violent crime. On a scale where the national average is 22.7, La Mesa's index is just 21.1.
  • The weather in La Mesa is idyllic. Its warm, dry summers and very mild winters are typical of the Southern California climate in general. Humidity is very low, and snow is virtually unheard of.
  • Several world-class hospitals and medical centers such as Sharp Grossmont Hospital serve the La Mesa-San Diego region. Other health and wellness indicators, such as the local water quality, are far above the national average.
  • California has income taxes and sales taxes that are among the highest in the nation. The good news for seniors is that the state does not tax income from Social Security benefits. Seniors with lower incomes in California may also defer significant parts of their property tax bills through the state's Property Tax Postponement Program. This program is available only to homeowners who are blind, disabled or aged 65 and over.

 

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in 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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

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.

Financial Assistance in California

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.

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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