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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in La Mesa, CA
Assisted living costs in La Mesa average about $4,631 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 100 communities in La Mesa. Our detailed directory has 1233 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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My mother has been in 4 different facilities over the years, she was unhappy in some and kicked out of others. At a couple of places we had to hire a person to look after her on top of paying for her...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your family member is truly our treasure at A Timeless Treasure, where we set the standard for first-rate senior living and care services on the sunny and beautiful West Coast in San Diego where beautiful palm trees and gentle breezes go together. We believe you'll see a different level of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
...And thank you for considering Lakeside Manor for your senior care needs. Let us assist in providing you with comfortable home where you can be assured of helping hand when you need it. We want to emphasize your abilities and independence, and be there to help with the things that just aren't...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Loving Care Home For the Elderly is a three-bed board and care facility that provides assisted living to your senior loved ones in a small and personalized setting. Our trained staff will ensure that our residents receive excellent care in a homelike , safe and wholesome environment.Our...
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Most of the staff was fantastic. She really liked them and I did too. I interacted with the physical therapists, and the nurses and doctors. They were very good about communication. They doted on her, and if...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I love this place and my Mom does too! My sister who lives in Oregon has visited and likes it too. I never worry about my mom anymore. They don't call constantlly like the other place my mom was in. The...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Harbor View Chateau offers personalized and supportive services with health care designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living; including specialized programs for residents suffering from all forms and levels of memory loss.The European architecture, as well...
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Fredericka Manor is an excellent residence for seniors. My mother has lived here since 2006. However, they just announced that they are closing their Care Center (June 2023). This means that residence...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Berland Home Care Inc is located at 512 Berland Way, Chula Vista, California 91910. Our service has been described as warm and comforting. The services we offer are assisted living and dementia care. We provide care for those 60 years and older. The facility caters to both non-ambulatory and...
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I am SO HAPPY with my mother's stay at this facility! The staff and facility are just terrific! The food always smells delicious and my mother loves to participate in activities. I enjoy watching the videos...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Newly remodeled home tailored in the need of Residents in their daily activities. Equipped with many safety features. We operate almost or better than bigger facilities at lesser price. We only hire experienced and caring Staff. Our Administrator is Licensed Vocational Nurse and Certified...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon was born from the vision of local San Diego families who wanted to build a senior living community of our own. The Pavilion has been designed to create a living style that incorporates San Diego’s amazing weather, excellent gardening climate, and the amazing sense...
Cost of assisted living in La Mesa, CA
The average cost of senior living in La Mesa is $4,631 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $4,291 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in La Mesa, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in La Mesa, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in La Mesa vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in La Mesa, CA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in La Mesa, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in La Mesa
Recent reviews for assisted living in La Mesa
White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA
5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA
5.0
It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!
Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA
5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.
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Personalized care and accommodation to individual needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers, such as making adjustments for specific care needs and respecting residents' desires. At Grossmont Gardens, staff members made sure my sister's transition was smooth and she was adjusted well to her new environment. At Westmont a ...
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Hospitable and friendly staff. Reviews frequently express appreciation for the welcoming nature of the staff at their communities. At Grossmont Gardens, staff members greet residents by name and go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home. At The Montera, the staff are described as kind and caring, and they make sur ...
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Varied activities and outings. Communities offer a wide range of activities to cater to residents' interests. For example, at Westmont of La Mesa, residents attend social events, participate in exercise classes, and use the courtesy van for medical appointments. At Paradise Village, residents have a choice of different ac ...
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Communication and transparency. Families praise clear and consistent communication between staff and themselves. At Pacifica Senior Living Bonita, the Marketing Director hosted a wonderful Christmas party for residents and families, and the Executive Director was responsive to inquiries. At Monte Vista Village, staff membe ...
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Thoughtful design and cleanliness. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, including the private rooms and communal areas. At Lantern Crest Senior Living, the building is meticulously maintained, and at Grossmont Gardens, the rooms are described as nicely sized with plenty of room ...
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Wide range of services and amenities. Communities offer various services and amenities to cater to residents' needs. For example, at Westmont at San Miguel Ranch, the facility has a dedicated bus with a driver to ensure residents can get where they need to go on time and hassle-free. At Westmont of La Mesa, the Ivy Park communit ...
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La Mesa review score based on 193 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 193 reviews of 89 La Mesa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The La Mesa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
La Mesa review score compared against nearby cities
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Review subcategories for La Mesa assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 193 reviews of 89 La Mesa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare La Mesa resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.La Mesa, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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La Mesa assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Mesa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Mesa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in La Mesa assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in La Mesa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in La Mesa assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of La Mesa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Mesa assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of La Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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40%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in La Mesa assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of La Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
18%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Mesa assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in La Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
24.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in La Mesa
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in La Mesa protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Monte Vista Village and Paradise Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near La Mesa, California. See full list of communities.
There are 100 assisted living facilities near La Mesa, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in La Mesa, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Monte Vista Village and Summerfield of Encinitas Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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