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Best Assisted Living Facilities in La Mesa, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the La Mesa, CA area.

In La Mesa, California, seniors represent a significant portion of the community, making up about 32% of the population. The city offers a variety of senior living options to accommodate different needs, with eight facilities providing choices from independent and assisted living to memory care and nursing homes. The average cost of assisted living is $4,711 per month, offering quality care opportunities in a competitive market. To support your decision-making process, this article will showcase top-rated assisted living communities in La Mesa, helping you select the best possible environment for care and comfort for your loved ones.

52 Communities were found near La Mesa, CA
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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942 (0.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Grossmont Gardens
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 (0.5 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count

7853 El Cajon Blvd Suite C, La Mesa, CA 91942 (0.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

5580 Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (0.9 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Casa De Vida Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Casa De Vida Senior Living

4633 Denwood Road, La Mesa, CA 91942 (0.9 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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The Montera
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

The Montera

5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942 (1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4
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Westmont of La Mesa
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Reina's Residential Care #1
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Reina's Residential Care #1

9290 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 (1.5 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove

3774 Grove Street, Ste L1, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (1.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Renown Suites
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Renown Suites

8702 Tommy Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 (2.5 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove

7227 Broadway Suite 205, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (2.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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ComForcare Senior Services
Our Rating:
of 5
8

ComForcare Senior Services

2340 Tampa Ave, Ste E, El Cajon, CA 92020 (2.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Lucie's Shady Rest
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Lucie's Shady Rest

7142 Bobhird Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 (2.9 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Monte Vista Village
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Monte Vista Village

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (3.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
10
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Care For All San Diego
Our Rating:
of 5
10

Care For All San Diego

10313 San Vicente Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977 (3.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
10
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Stellar Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Stellar Care

4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 (3.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
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Atria Collwood
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 (3.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020 (3.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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Cloisters of the Valley
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Cloisters of the Valley

4171 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108 (4.9 mi from city center)
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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Lo Har Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Lo Har Senior Living

768 Dorothy Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019 (5.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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Brighton Place San Diego
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9

Brighton Place San Diego

1350 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105 (5.2 mi from city center)
Nursing Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.9
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La Vida Real
Our Rating:
of 5
7

La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019 (5.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7
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Lantern Crest Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071 (5.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Green Tree Home Care - San Diego
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Green Tree Home Care - San Diego

9466 Cuyamaca Street, Suite 102, Santee, CA 92071 (5.8 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Map of Assisted Living in La Mesa

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
  • Grossmont Gardens
  • Senior Helpers - San Diego & East/North Count
  • Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
  • Casa De Vida Senior Living
  • The Montera
  • Westmont of La Mesa
  • Reina's Residential Care #1
  • Assertive Care at Home Inc. - Lemon Grove
  • Renown Suites
  • Visiting Angels of Lemon Grove
  • ComForcare Senior Services
  • Lucie's Shady Rest
  • Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Monte Vista Village
  • Care For All San Diego
  • Stellar Care
  • Atria Collwood
  • Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon
  • Cloisters of the Valley
  • Lo Har Senior Living
  • Brighton Place San Diego
  • La Vida Real
  • Lantern Crest Senior Living
  • Green Tree Home Care - San Diego

Senior Living Statistics for La Mesa, California

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in La Mesa, California, it's a semi-private room in a nursing home, with an average cost of $4,479 per month. Costs for care span up to $7,095 per month for a detached cottage in a nursing home. Other choices to consider include independent living at $4,857 per month and memory care averaging $5,866. With such a wide range of options, finding the right fit for your lifestyle and budget is certainly achievable.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $4,711
Memory Care $5,866
Independent Living $4,857
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,517
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,479
Nursing Home: Studio $4,872
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,456
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $6,343
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $7,095

Average Cost of Assisted Living in La Mesa


The average cost of assisted living communities in La Mesa is $4,711 per month. For comparison, nearby cities Chula Vista and Imperial Beach cost $4,363 per month and $4,223 per month, respectively. La Mesa's costs are above both the California state average of $4,357 per month and the nationwide average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
La Mesa $4,711

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in La Mesa compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
La Mesa $4,711
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in La Mesa


Still deciding if an assisted living community in La Mesa is right for you? There are plenty of options in and around the city. La Mesa has 8 senior living facilities, the surrounding area has 180, and the state of California has 1,923.
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La Mesa

180

Surrounding Area

1923

California

La Mesa Senior Demographics


Older adults make up 32% of La Mesa, California's population of 60,888. This includes 11.2% in their 50s, 10.6% in their 60s, 5.9% in their 70s, and 4.3% who are 80 and over. Females outnumber males among seniors, making up 52.3% compared to 47.7% males. Regarding marital status, 42.6% of seniors are married, 15.8% are divorced, 36.4% have never been married, and 5.2% are widowed, reflecting varied experiences in relationship statuses. The diversity within the senior community includes 62.9% White and 28% Hispanic, along with 15.2% mixed race. Additional representation includes 7.7% Black, 7.1% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Pacific, and 6.2% identifying as other, showcasing a dynamic cultural landscape in La Mesa.

Population

La Mesa has a population of 60,888.
  • 47.7% Male
  • 52.3% Female

Marital Status

  • 42.6% Married
  • 15.8% Divorced
  • 36.4% Never Married
  • 5.2% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 32% of the population.
  • 11.2% in their 50s
  • 10.6% in their 60s
  • 5.9% in their 70s
  • 4.3% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 62.9% White
  • 7.7% Black
  • 7.1% Asian
  • 0.5% Native
  • 0.4% Pacific
  • 6.2% Identifying as Other
  • 15.2% Mixed Race
  • 28% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near La Mesa

There are plenty of cities with senior living options near La Mesa, California. Average costs can vary, starting at $4,318 per month in Fallbrook and going up to $4,869 in San Marcos. Other nearby cities include Chula Vista, San Diego, El Cajon, Encinitas, and Poway, each offering their unique community and amenities.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
San Diego $4,570
Escondido $4,676
Oceanside $4,552
Carlsbad $4,856
Vista $4,689
Chula Vista $4,363
City Average Monthly Cost
San Marcos $4,869
Encinitas $4,726
Poway $4,577
El Cajon $4,502
Lemon Grove $4,579
Fallbrook $4,318

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.