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Care homes in La Mesa

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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.

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    La Mesa, CA

    Casa De Vida Senior Living

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,050a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeActivities On-siteEnglishVegetarian optionsReported by the home · sources

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    La Mesa, CA

    Compassionate Care for Seniors 1

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,500a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,500–$6,750

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Divine Light Care Home

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 7 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,550a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,400–$7,300

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    La Mesa, CA

    Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

    Large communityLicensed for 64 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $2,950–$4,900

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 communities with 50 or more beds within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeFilipinoSpanishEnglishReported by the home · sources

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    La Mesa, CA

    Grossmont Gardens Senior Living

    Large communityLicensed for 425 residents

    Starting rate$2,195a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    HospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeResident pets allowedReported by the home · sources
    • Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09

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    La Mesa, CA

    Hillside Haven Guest Home

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Lilos Tender Senior Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Loving Heart Assisted Living

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,150a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,200–$6,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Maryam RCFE

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,900a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care license
    Assisted living

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    La Mesa, CA

    Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 40 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,850–$6,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    The Montera

    Large communityLicensed for 225 residents

    Starting rate$4,813a month to startListed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
    Daily lifeGardenarts and craftsLiterary Activities/ProgramsReported by the home · sources

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    La Mesa, CA

    Oasis Village Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$5,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Peppertree Guest Home II

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$5,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Reina's Caring Cottage

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 9 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,650a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,450–$7,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Renaissance Living

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$5,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    La Mesa, CA

    Right Choice Senior Living LLC - La Mesa

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$6,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Royal Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,350a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Say You're Home

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,600a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,600–$6,900

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Say You're Home Too

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,550a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    La Mesa, CA

    Westmont of La Mesa

    Large communityLicensed for 164 residents

    Starting rate$5,750a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
    Daily lifePrivate roomsGardenVolunteer programReported by the home · sources
    • Private roomsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Gardenseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Volunteer programseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Music programsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Scheduled daily activitiesseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Movie nightsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Outdoor programsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Happy hourseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Live dance or theater performancesseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Holiday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Art classesseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Has karaokeseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Trivia gamesseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Live well programsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Water aerobicsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Has birthday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Has garden clubseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Englishseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Resident pets allowedseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
    • Vegetarian optionsseniorly.comDated 2026-07-24 · Observed 2026-09-09

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A guide to care in La Mesa.

Licensed care homes
21
Homes with 6 or fewer beds
14
ALW program listings
3

CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 27, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 27, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.

Read the local overview

La Mesa has 21 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 27, 2026: 14 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 2 mid-size homes (7–15), and 5 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). 3 participate in Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS participant list, checked September 27, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in San Diego County typically runs $5,000–$7,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $4,000–$6,500/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.

All 21 licensed care homes in La Mesa

Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 27, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.

  • Casa De Vida Senior Living

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 4633 Denwood Road · License #374603494

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Compassionate Care for Seniors 1

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 8100 Binney Pl. · License #374604336

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Divine Light Care Home

    Mid-size home · licensed for 7 · 5105 Bancroft Drive · License #374604644

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

    Large community · licensed for 64 · 4960 Mills Street · License #374604684

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
  • Grossmont Gardens Senior Living

    Large community · licensed for 425 · 5480 Marengo Ave · License #374604675

    LicensedHospiceBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
  • Hillside Haven Guest Home

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 9141 Spice Street · License #374604029

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Lilos Tender Senior Care

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 7949 Eastridge Rd · License #374604980

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Loving Heart Assisted Living

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 4430 Lowell St · License #374604823

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Maryam RCFE

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 4930 Maiden Lane · License #374604078

    LicensedCare clearances not on file — see the state record
  • Mesaview Senior Assisted Living

    Mid-size home · licensed for 40 · 7971 Culowee Street · License #374604063

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • The Montera

    Large community · licensed for 225 · 5740 Lake Murray Blvd · License #374604855

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Mount Helix Senior Care

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 10895 Challenge Blvd · License #374605121

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Oasis Village Care

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 3865 Shirlene Pl · License #374604326

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Peppertree Guest Home II

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 8950 Johnson Drive · License #374601693

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Reina's Caring Cottage

    Mid-size home · licensed for 9 · 9290 Murray Dr · License #374604151

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Renaissance Living

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 9112 Wakarusa Street · License #374603906

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Right Choice Senior Living LLC - La Mesa

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd · License #374604416

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
  • Royal Care

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 4440 Lowell St · License #374604739

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Say You're Home

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 5971 Lake Murray Blvd. · License #374604456

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Say You're Home Too

    Small home · licensed for 6 · 5977 Lake Murray Blvd · License #374604649

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Westmont of La Mesa

    Large community · licensed for 164 · 9000 Murray Dr · License #374604079

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden

Which care homes are licensed in La Mesa?

As of September 27, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 21 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in La Mesa (San Diego County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.

Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in La Mesa?

The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of La Mesa's 21 licensed homes, 14 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 2 are mid-size homes licensed for 7–15, and 5 are larger assisted-living communities licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 27, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.

Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in La Mesa?

Yes — at participating homes, through Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care services, not room and board. 3 of La Mesa's 21 licensed homes appear on the DHCS ALW participant list, checked September 27, 2026; San Diego County has 88 participating homes in all. Participating homes carry a “Medi-Cal ALW” marker in the list above.

Medi-Cal / ALW homes in La MesaMedi-Cal / ALW homes in San Diego CountyAssisted living on Medi-Cal in California

What do state records show for care homes in La Mesa?

Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 114 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 19 of La Mesa's 21 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 27, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.