Say You're Home, Inc.

    5971 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    • Assisted Living

    Small home-like place, exceptional care

    I'm so glad my loved one is at this small, home-like place - the owner cooks great meals, there's a lovely courtyard and piano, and the friendly staff and helpers really get to know residents and provide exceptional, personal care. I feel fortunate to have been referred here.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.33·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • home-like atmosphere
    • small, intimate household
    • personalized, relationship-based care
    • friendly, attentive staff
    • owner-prepared home-cooked meals
    • courtyard and outdoor space
    • music and recreational engagement (piano)
    • engaging caregiver–resident conversation

    Cons

    • small private rooms
    • limited and prescriptive activity programming
    • restricted resident autonomy over activities
    • inconsistent care quality
    • staffing performance and reliability issues
    • management and owner oversight concerns
    • premium pricing with inconsistent service value
    • gaps in incident response and family communication

    Summary of reviews

    This collection of review summaries describes a small, household-style provider that elicits strongly mixed impressions. Many reviewers emphasize a domestic, home-like environment in which staff build personal relationships with residents; positive comments focus on individualized attention, conversational caregivers, owner-prepared meals, a courtyard and in-house music (piano). For families seeking a smaller setting where staff get to know residents and food is prepared on-site, these qualities are consistently cited as strengths.

    Care quality and staff performance are described unevenly. Several reviewers praised exceptional, compassionate staff and highly personalized care; others described lapses in caregiver reliability and overall service quality. This produces a pattern of variable experiences: some families characterize the care as outstanding and relationship-driven, while others identify operational shortcomings that affected outcomes. Reviewers also raised concerns following a resident's death, which points to potential weaknesses in clinical-incident handling and family communication rather than a single, uniform experience.

    Dining and facilities are among the positive elements highlighted. Owner-prepared, home-cooked meals and a small dining environment contribute to the home-like feel for many residents. The property’s courtyard and music offerings are noted as beneficial for social and sensory engagement. At the same time, physical accommodations are compact: rooms are described as small, which may limit privacy and storage for residents who require more space.

    Activity programming and resident autonomy are areas of concern. Reviews indicate limited activity options and activity schedules that some families find prescriptive; several reviewers expressed that residents have restricted choice in daily programming. For prospective residents who prioritize a robust, varied activities calendar or strong autonomy over daily routines, this facility may not meet expectations without further inquiry into current programming.

    Management and cost patterns emerge as additional themes. Comments about owner and management behavior, inconsistent staff performance, and service failures suggest gaps in oversight and quality-control processes. Price was described as high relative to the consistency of services in some accounts, indicating that families should compare fees to the level of staffing, oversight, and programming offered. Overall, prospective residents and families should weigh the clear strengths — small scale, individualized attention, home-cooked meals, and convivial staff interactions — against operational trade-offs such as room size, activity limitations, and variability in care and management consistency. A focused tour, direct questions about staffing levels, incident response procedures, and a trial period where possible would help assess fit for a specific resident.

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    Location

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    Say You're Home, Inc. is located at 5971 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942.

    About Say You're Home, Inc.

    Family Residential Care III is a senior living option in La Mesa, California, designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for older adults who require assistance with daily living. This care home is focused on offering personalized care in a residential setting, where the well-being and safety of residents are at the center of the services provided. The home does not operate as an assisted living, skilled nursing, or independent living facility, but rather caters to individuals who need a residential care solution that bridges the gap between living independently and requiring more intensive institutional care.

    Within Family Residential Care III, residents are offered choices between semi-private and private rooms, allowing them to select the arrangement that best fits their preferences and needs. The cost for these accommodations varies, with semi-private rooms and private rooms being available at different rates, aimed at providing options suitable for different financial situations. Residents can expect a supportive atmosphere where care is tailored to their individual requirements, ensuring comfort, respect, and dignity.

    Family Residential Care III is dedicated to helping seniors transition smoothly and comfortably into a living environment that feels like home. The emphasis is on creating a nurturing community that fosters social engagement, emotional support, and personalized attention. The facility does not provide skilled nursing, independent living, or specialized memory care services; instead, its focus remains on delivering high-quality residential care in a homelike environment. This makes it an appealing choice for families seeking an intimate setting where their loved ones can enjoy both assistance and independence.

    This care home welcomes individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living and seeks to create a sense of belonging among all residents. The team at Family Residential Care III is committed to supporting seniors during a significant life transition, offering a stable and caring environment where each person is valued. Residents are treated to a comfortable lifestyle with the reassurance that their daily needs will be met in a respectful, attentive manner.

    People often ask...

    Say You're Home, Inc. offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,673 per month.

    Say You're Home, Inc. offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 5971 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942.

    No, Say You're Home, Inc. does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number374604649
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeSAY YOU'RE HOME INC
    EffectiveApril 4th, 2023
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    Inspection Reports

    15

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    4

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    12 May 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the visit. All inspected areas and records appeared compliant.
    12 May 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the visit.
    14 Jan 2026Complaint
    Found that a staff member lacked a criminal records clearance, creating risk to residents. The allegation stated the licensee did not ensure staff were associated with the site.
    • Type A87355(e)(b)(2)
    14 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated allegations about staff not being properly associated with the site and medications not kept in original packaging, and reviewed additional care-related concerns. Findings described issues with staff association and medication storage, while other care-related claims were evaluated.
    • Type A87355(e)(b)(2)
    • Type B87465(h)(5)
    15 Sept 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff went through residents' personal belongings without permission. Findings showed residents' privacy was generally respected and staff entered rooms only with notice or permission.
    • Type B87468(a)(6)
    17 Apr 2025Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during the annual licensing review; all safety systems, records, and equipment were in good order.
    15 Apr 2025Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during a required annual review.
    24 Apr 2024Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during the annual review; the premises were clean, well maintained, and compliant with safety standards.
    24 Apr 2024Inspection
    Observed a clean, safe, and well-maintained site with functioning safety and monitoring equipment. Confirmed medications were properly stored and records reviewed showed no issues.
    18 Oct 2023Inspection
    Observed an updated fire clearance for six residents, with one bedridden assigned to Bedroom 4 and five non-ambulatory residents; no deficiencies were cited.
    17 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff neglected a resident resulting in injury and intimidated the resident; found no evidence to support the allegations.
    25 Mar 2023Inspection
    Observed clean, well-maintained premises with functioning safety systems and adequate supplies; pre-licensing approval was granted.
    21 Feb 2023Inspection
    Confirmed COMP II participation by the applicant/administrator and understanding of California Title 22 regulations with documentation of photo ID.
    09 May 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during the collateral visit. No issues were found.
    04 Mar 2022Inspection
    Observed compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards during a pre-licensing review. The applicant passed the pre-licensing inspection.

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