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5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.4
(16 reviews)
"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. The facility was clean. They have a heated pool. The..."
$2,790
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.0
(38 reviews)
"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 church services. It had a nice pond with koi fish and was..."
$4,550
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..."
$5,720
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 develop Assisted Living Homes (Residential Care Homes) and Services for seniors that are a cut above the rest. Right Choice Senior Living offers a variety of FLEXIBLE care, services, and amenities for our residents and their families. Whether you or your loved one needs senior day care*, short term respite care to get back on your feet, or full time residential care in a home setting, we offer the Right Choice at the Right Price depending on your needs and budget! We offer the following comprehensive services and residential living features: Licensed and Insured Community Mobile Licensed Nurses and Doctors Three home style, nutritious meals and snacks ? GREAT Food, ORGANIC and NON GMOs offered Comfortable, secure, and fully furnished home-like lifestyle Daily Housekeeping (Linens) Enriching and Stimulating Outings and Activities Hospice, Memory Care (Dementia), Respite Care, Awake at Night Staff Utilities (except private phone) and Basic Cable TV, Internet, Netflix, Premium Channels Diversified Activity Program according to residents needs and abilities-Live Music and Singing Scheduled Transportation assistance Personal Laundry Assistance with Bathing (Walk In Showers) Assistance with Dressing and Grooming Assistance with Ambulation Medication Dispensing per Physician Orders Incontinence management (supplies not included) This facility also has a hospice waiver with Bedridden and Total Care Authorization. Multilingual: Korean Portuguese Spanish Tagalog To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$4,500
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. ..."
$3,200
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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..."
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5105 Bancroft Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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9345 Monona Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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4633 Denwood Road, La Mesa, CA 91942
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4224 Nabal Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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6922 Adams Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
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6150 Bob Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
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4560 Troy Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
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17067 Coyote Bush Dr., San Diego, CA 92127
5.0
(1 reviews)
"House in gated community in beautiful neighborhood. Spacious rooms and lovely backyard. Staff works hard to customize food to residents taste. Food is homemade and healthy. Staff is amazing, very caring. Able to visit family anytime...."
$7,500
14227 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064
5.0
(3 reviews)
"When our mother could no longer live alone safely, we viewed several assisted living places in San Diego to find just the right combination of comfort, services, affordability and caring atmosphere. It was immediately obvious to my family that Sunvi..."
$5,500
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..."
$5,815
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..."
$6,195
Assisted Living
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...
Provider response
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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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