La Mesa is a city in the eastern part of the San Diego metro area that’s home to more than 8,500 residents aged 65 and over. Besides the sunny, warm weather the San Diego area is famous for, seniors in La Mesa benefit from access to a wide range of enriching activities. The La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center hosts everything from dance classes to lunch programs, and the Grossmont Shopping Center offers an array of shops and restaurants as well as a movie theater. Because La Mesa is served by the San Diego MTS Orange Line Trolley, discounted transportation is available downtown and to many other popular spots in the area.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
5360 Jackson Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(28 reviews)
"Lisa is great! She bathes, transports, assists in walking, bathing, walks the dog and many more activities. I am so fortunate to have her...."
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5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I visited the Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. It was much more of a grand entrance. The entryway was quite grand. It's a three-story building with access to outside gardens. They have rooftop gardens, and there are cottages at the top level. ..."
$3,800
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
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Right Choice Senior Living, and then I also spoke to the owner on the phone. The owner, for some reason, didn't know that I was going to be there, so he wasn't there. One of the caregivers assisted me. The tour was good. I liked it. Edgar w..."
$4,500
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5464 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 330 , La Mesa, CA 91942
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm new at this & very pressured to find the right type of care that my Dad needs. So An employee from Senior helpers contacted me through a phone call or email. Sorry I can't recall. The thing is that I've been calling around, getting different plac..."
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3780 Massachusetts Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My room was clean and comfortable. The therapy staff were so patient and helped me recover. They had a nice menu and I enjoyed the food. Overall it was a great experience...."
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4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother in law was at Grossmont Gardens Memory Care from Aug 2023, until she passed away on 02APR 2024 at the age of 99. She does not speak English at all, and all the staff at Grossmont Memory care had made her very happy at the end of her life. F..."
$5,995
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 402, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(3 reviews)
"They were very prompt with my inquiry and they came over the very same day. They were very nice in a situation like this and I was very impressed by them. They showed a lot of concern. Their staff helped me with a little task one day and it was total..."
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7760 PARKWAY DRIVE, La Mesa, CA 91942
3.8
(6 reviews)
"From admissions visiting my dad at Alvarado and helping guide our family to this day we are so thankful for getting my father back on his feet. Parkway is by far the best skilled nursing there is!! ..."
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7464 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Our son has attended La Mesa Work Center day program regularly for 9 years now. We are very happy with staff and directors and owners of the program. Our son has CP and developmental delays but he has made friends and enjoys attending every day. T..."
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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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7800 PARKWAY DRIVE, La Mesa, CA 91942
3.0
(15 reviews)
"My mom was transferred to Arbor Hills after mistreatment at another facility. I am profoundly grateful for the loving care given not only to my mom, but to my dad and rest of my family. From reception to transportation to nursing/cna/physican/PT care..."
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8530 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I hired the services of Coast Care Partners for my wife's needs because they were the best priced. They were able to provide a caregiver on the same day. I enjoyed the people who worked for us, they have good people. I was satisfied with their servic..."
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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
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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8881 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We did use Sharp HospiceCare for a short period of time, but the person we were caring for passed away. At that time, they provided a hospital bed, oxygen, and some medications that my friend needed. The caregiver who they provided came about every t..."
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5500 Grossmont Center Dr #201, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We are currently a client of Visiting Angels. They're a recommendation from a friend who had used them previously. They are all wonderful people, from the owner down to the caregivers. They come in and they take dad to the store or any appointments t..."
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7877 Parkway Drive, Suite 2C, La Mesa, CA 91942
5.0
(1 reviews)
"After my wife got diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she required more hands-on care. She could no longer walk more than five feet without getting assistance. She was a fall risk. All Heart Home Care provided a caregiver who has years of experience ..."
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