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.
- La Mesa, CA
Casa De Vida Senior Living
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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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteEnglishVegetarian optionsReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- La Mesa, CA
Compassionate Care for Seniors 1
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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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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Divine Light Care Home
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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WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
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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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeFilipinoSpanishEnglishReported by the home · sources
- Filipinoaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- La Mesa, CA
Grossmont Gardens Senior Living
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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HospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily 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
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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WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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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Lilos Tender Senior Care
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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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS 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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Loving Heart Assisted Living
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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WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS 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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Maryam RCFE
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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Assisted livingCDSS 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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Mesaview Senior Assisted Living
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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The Montera
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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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenarts and craftsLiterary Activities/ProgramsReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- arts and craftscaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Literary Activities/Programscaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- music activitiescaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programscaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Horticultural Activitiescaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed eventscaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Social Activities/Eventscaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Filipinoaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- La Mesa, CA
Oasis Village Care
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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Peppertree Guest Home II
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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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Reina's Caring Cottage
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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Renaissance Living
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
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WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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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Right Choice Senior Living LLC - La Mesa
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - La Mesa, CA
Royal Care
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - La Mesa, CA
Say You're Home
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - La Mesa, CA
Say You're Home Too
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - La Mesa, CA
Westmont of La Mesa
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily 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 LivingLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Compassionate Care for Seniors 1LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Divine Light Care HomeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Grossmont Gardens Memory CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Grossmont Gardens Senior LivingLicensedHospiceBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Hillside Haven Guest HomeLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Lilos Tender Senior CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Loving Heart Assisted LivingLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Maryam RCFELicensed
- Mesaview Senior Assisted LivingLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- The MonteraLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Mount Helix Senior CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Oasis Village CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Peppertree Guest Home IILicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
- Reina's Caring CottageLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Renaissance LivingLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Right Choice Senior Living LLC - La MesaLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedriddenMedi-Cal ALW
- Royal CareLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Say You're HomeLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Say You're Home TooLicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
- Westmont of La MesaLicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / 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.