19 Independent Living Communities near La Mesa, CA
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There are 19 Independent Living Communities in the La Mesa area, with 6 in La Mesa and 13 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in La Mesa is $2,809 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,650. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Valley with an average starting cost of $2,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 117 reviews below for independent living communities in La Mesa. On average, consumers rate independent living in La Mesa 4.6 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Santee with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Independent Living Communities in La Mesa, CA
The Montera
Provides: Independent Living
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
"My friend has stayed at The Montera, and it was wonderful. Our experience was very good. They had activities like bingos and movies. They play crosswords where they have everybody in an area, and..." More
"My friend has stayed at The Montera, and it was wonderful. Our experience was very good. They had activities like bingos and movies. They play crosswords where they have everybody in an area, and..." More
Caring Star 2016
Grossmont Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
5480 Marengo Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I went to tour Grossmont Gardens. They're very friendly staff. They're very attentive to the time of the appointment. They're very free with showing me the grounds and the apartments. I got a very..." More
"I went to tour Grossmont Gardens. They're very friendly staff. They're very attentive to the time of the appointment. They're very free with showing me the grounds and the apartments. I got a very..." More
Caring Star 2022
Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
Provides: Independent Living
5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
"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..." More
"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..." More
Westmont of La Mesa
Provides: Independent Living
9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
"I'm staying at Westmont La Mesa. I've looked at other places, and although they're very nice, this one seems to fit the bill best. One thing that I don't like is that we don't have enough..." More
"I'm staying at Westmont La Mesa. I've looked at other places, and although they're very nice, this one seems to fit the bill best. One thing that I don't like is that we don't have enough..." More
MesaView Senior Assisted Living
Provides: Independent Living
7971 Culowee Street, La Mesa, CA 91941
"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..." More
"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..." More
Guava Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
5041 Guava Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
"Guava Gardens, Where It's Another Day in Paradise Guava Gardens Apartments is an 81 unit complex for folks 62 and older made up of studios and one bedrooms located in the jewel of the east county,..." More
"Guava Gardens, Where It's Another Day in Paradise Guava Gardens Apartments is an 81 unit complex for folks 62 and older made up of studios and one bedrooms located in the jewel of the east county,..." More
Caring Star 2016
Paradise Village
Provides: Independent Living
2700 East 4th Street, National City, CA 91950
"I'm currently in Paradise Village. It's wonderful. I've been here for three weeks now. I like it very much. It is a nice facility, and it's well kept. They have a wonderful dining room and lots of..." More
"I'm currently in Paradise Village. It's wonderful. I've been here for three weeks now. I like it very much. It is a nice facility, and it's well kept. They have a wonderful dining room and lots of..." More
Lantern Crest Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
11010 Sunset Trail, Santee, CA 92071
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is probably the one we're gonna go with. It was exceptional. The staff was very welcoming, the accommodations for the facility are excellent and every activity that you..." More
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is probably the one we're gonna go with. It was exceptional. The staff was very welcoming, the accommodations for the facility are excellent and every activity that you..." More
Caring Star 2015
Atria Collwood
Provides: Independent Living
5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
"I toured Atria Collwood. John, the person there, was supposed to get back to me, hopefully soon. They have a special on one of the studios. Because of my limited finances, he was going to get back..." More
"I toured Atria Collwood. John, the person there, was supposed to get back to me, hopefully soon. They have a special on one of the studios. Because of my limited finances, he was going to get back..." More
Monte Vista Village
Provides: Independent Living
2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
"I went to see Monte Vista Village out in Lemon Grove. I toured their independent living because that's what I was looking for. It's really good, pretty open, with good places to walk and..." More
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"I went to see Monte Vista Village out in Lemon Grove. I toured their independent living because that's what I was looking for. It's really good, pretty open, with good places to walk and..." More
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La Vida Real
Provides: Independent Living
11588 Via Rancho San Diego,, El Cajon, CA 92019
"We're living in La Vida Real. We're here for 2-1/2 months before the pandemic, and we enjoyed every minute of it. I would give everything high marks, like everything else, the food is not up to its..." More
"We're living in La Vida Real. We're here for 2-1/2 months before the pandemic, and we enjoyed every minute of it. I would give everything high marks, like everything else, the food is not up to its..." More
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
Provides: Independent Living
444 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
"I toured Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They were very friendly upon arrival. They attended to me very quickly, and they stayed on time with the appointment. They're very free with letting us..." More
"I toured Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon. They were very friendly upon arrival. They attended to me very quickly, and they stayed on time with the appointment. They're very free with letting us..." More
Spring Valley Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
8914 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"At Spring Valley, we are licensed to accommodate 49 residents and we take great pride in giving individual care to each and every resident. With a 24 Hour Awake Staff, we are truly committed to..." More
"At Spring Valley, we are licensed to accommodate 49 residents and we take great pride in giving individual care to each and every resident. With a 24 Hour Awake Staff, we are truly committed to..." More
Lantern Crest Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071
"Lantern Crest Senior Living has a lot to offer, however, it's a large facility. I like that they have two drivers and a bus driver, and I think the food is better than where I am, and I believe..." More
"Lantern Crest Senior Living has a lot to offer, however, it's a large facility. I like that they have two drivers and a bus driver, and I think the food is better than where I am, and I believe..." More
Lexington Square
Provides: Independent Living
250 E. Lexington Ave , El Cajon, CA 92019
"I had stayed at Lexington Senior (Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments) and I liked it there. The place was very clean. The staff was a bunch of great people, and I couldn't ask for better. We had..." More
"I had stayed at Lexington Senior (Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments) and I liked it there. The place was very clean. The staff was a bunch of great people, and I couldn't ask for better. We had..." More
SharpCare Lantern Crest
Provides: Independent Living
300 Lantern Crest Way Suite C, Santee, CA 92071
"My parents are moving into Lantern Crest. It's an excellent facility. The only complaint I would have is the person who did the tour. I would tell people to make sure they don't get the specific..." More
"My parents are moving into Lantern Crest. It's an excellent facility. The only complaint I would have is the person who did the tour. I would tell people to make sure they don't get the specific..." More
Persimmon Villas Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1141 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
"I've lived here many years and it's a nice place to live. Very near public transportation with a few stores and restaurants not far away. But watch out for the fast cars on this street." More
"I've lived here many years and it's a nice place to live. Very near public transportation with a few stores and restaurants not far away. But watch out for the fast cars on this street." More
Helix Vista Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1302 Helix Street,, Spring Valley, CA 91977
"Everything is excellent at Helix Vista and I like this place. I feel safe here. I would recommend it to others because it's affordable and it's safe.
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"Everything is excellent at Helix Vista and I like this place. I feel safe here. I would recommend it to others because it's affordable and it's safe.
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Village at Lakeside Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
9703 Winter Gardens Blvd, Lakeside, CA 92040
"My mom was relocated to The Village at Lakeside. We chose this community because it is about a mile to two miles away from the family. She is enjoying it. It's a senior apartment so she can handle..." More
"My mom was relocated to The Village at Lakeside. We chose this community because it is about a mile to two miles away from the family. She is enjoying it. It's a senior apartment so she can handle..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in La Mesa
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Review of Grossmont Gardens
We visited Grossmont Gardens. They're an older facility and their path of transportation is as good as the other place we toured. It was kept up nice but the rooms were really small. They cater to ... Read more
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Review of The Montera
The Montera community is wonderful and the people are great. But the rooms were awful, they were just so small and they didn't have any kitchens. One of them had a little dorm room refrigerator on ... Read more
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Review of Grossmont Gardens
I toured Grossmont Gardens, and I liked that they had a lovely pool, lots of trees and greenery outside. I liked the floor plans, too. I saw two studios and a one-bedroom, and they were nice and la... Read more
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