The best independent living facilities in La Mesa, CA

    Explore 26 communities near La Mesa, CA

    1. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building with balconies, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping including palm trees, bushes, and grass under a clear blue sky.
      4.5(196)
      $5,834 – $7,584+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

      444 Prescott Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    2. Exterior courtyard of a three-story beige senior living building with a circular walkway, landscaping, palm tree, lampposts, and patio umbrellas.
      4.5(59)
      $5,105 – $7,995+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Shared
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Westmont of La Mesa

      9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    3. Outdoor view of the entrance sign for Monte Vista Village Senior Living, featuring a stone and white wall with the facility's logo and name, surrounded by greenery and plants under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.4(170)
      $6,355 – $8,261+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Monte Vista Village

      2211 Massachusetts Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    4. Front entrance of Waterford Terrace Retirement Community building with beige and teal exterior walls, palm trees, and landscaped greenery around the entrance.
      4.5(81)
      $2,645+
      Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

      5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    5. Clock tower with two large clocks atop a Mediterranean-style building surrounded by palm trees and flowering plants.
      4.6(157)
      $6,028 – $7,836+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Paradise Village

      2700 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950
    6. Front exterior view of Atria Collwood facility with a red awning over the entrance, an American flag on a flagpole, palm trees, and landscaped flower beds. The building has two stories with visible windows and outdoor seating on the upper balcony.
      4.4(181)
      $2,295+
      Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Atria Collwood

      5308 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
    7. Well-manicured courtyard with palm trees and a central fountain in front of a tile-roofed building.
      4.4(119)
      $5,000+
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      La Vida Real

      11588 Via Rancho San Diego, Rancho San Diego, CA 92019
    8. Exterior view of a senior living facility building with neatly trimmed trees, an American flag on a flagpole, and a clear blue sky.
      4.1(214)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Grossmont Gardens Senior Living

      5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
    9. Two-story building with balconies and several American flags displayed, surrounded by tall trees and a well-maintained grassy lawn in front.
      4.4(44)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, skilled nursing

      Covenant Village at Mount Miguel

      325 Kempton St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    10. Exterior view of a building with a tower-like structure featuring arched windows and a small bell with a lantern hanging inside. The building has a tiled roof and is partially framed by palm tree leaves on the left side. The sky is clear with a soft evening light.
      4.3(145)
      $4,000 – $4,300+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Lantern Crest Senior Living

      800 Lantern Crst Wy, Santee, CA 92071
    11. A well-maintained outdoor garden area with a neatly trimmed lawn, a concrete pathway, and several raised wooden planters filled with green plants and flowers. The garden is bordered by a tall hedge on the right and a wooden fence with trees on the left. In the background, there is a small white building with a green roof.
      4.2(71)
      $2,795+
      Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

      2045 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    12. A single-story house at dusk with exterior lights on, a stone wall surrounding a well-maintained front yard with plants and a small dog sitting on the grass. There is an American flag near the garage and a red car parked in the driveway.
      5.0(3)
      $5,040 – $6,048+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Santee Elderly Care

      9069 Inverness Rd, Santee, CA 92071
    13. Two-story stucco building with arched colonnade facing a grassy lawn under a bright sky.
      3.5(11)
      $5,735 – $7,455+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Casa El Cajon

      306 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
    14. Single-story building with a terracotta roof, landscaped shrubs, and potted plants along a curved driveway.
      4.5(26)
      $3,700 – $4,810+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Nazareth House

      6333 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    15. Single-story residential building with a white exterior, a two-car garage, and a front yard with green grass and a small palm tree. There are bushes and flowers near the front window, and a concrete driveway leading to the garage. The sky is clear and blue.
      5.0(1)
      $4,520 – $5,424+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Renown Suites

      8702 Tommy Dr., San Diego, CA 92119
    16. Single-story residential buildings with beige walls and brown and red tiled roofs, surrounded by green lawns and trees under a clear sky.
      4.0(6)
      $4,795 – $5,754+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Calle De Vida RCFE

      4745 Calle De Vida, San Diego, CA 92124
    17. 4.3(29)
      $5,914 – $7,096+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

      7971 Culowee St, La Mesa, CA 91942
    18. 4.3(23)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Parkview Memory Care at Paradise Village

      735 Arcadia Ave, National City, CA 91950
    19. 5.0(2)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      El Cajon Senior Towers

      180 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020
    20. 5.0(1)
      $4,671 – $5,605+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Sea Dragon Foundation Independent Residential

      5711 Bounty St, San Diego, CA 92120
    21. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Lexington Senior Apt

      250 E Lexington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
    22. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Golden Age Homes

      4118 Adams Ave # 2, San Diego, CA 92116
    23. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Dunn's Rest Haven

      5217 Castana St #19, San Diego, CA 92114
    24. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Olivewood Garden Apartments

      2865 55th St, San Diego, CA 92105
    25. 4.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Monterey Trellis

      8914 Troy St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    26. 3.9(11)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, board and care

      Safari Mobile Lodge

      1174 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

    Cost of assisted living in La Mesa, California

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$6,168$5,880$7,995$5,234
    Assisted Living$5,700$5,834$7,663$4,891
    Memory Care$5,435$5,814$7,663$4,886

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in La Mesa, CA

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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