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Grossmont Gardens in La Mesa, CA

Grossmont Gardens is an assisted living community in La Mesa, CA.

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Grossmont Gardens in La Mesa, CA

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  • Interior

    An elegant dining room with tables and chairs set up for service.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with elegant decor, featuring a neatly made bed and warm lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable armchairs and a bookshelf filled with books.

  • Architecture

    A covered entrance with benches and lush greenery leading to a set of wooden doors.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy, well-lit bedroom with a bed, lamp, and chair near the window.

  • Trees

    A suburban house with well-maintained landscaping and an American flag in the yard under a clear blue sky.

  • Windows

    A compact apartment kitchen with light-colored cabinets and a small window.

  • Dining

    A cozy living space with a sofa, dining table, and kitchenette, decorated with framed artwork.

  • Landscaping

    A view of a two-story apartment building with balconies overlooking a landscaped courtyard.

  • Garden

    A peaceful gazebo with a bench surrounded by lush garden greenery.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture and decorative elements.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with armchairs around a coffee table, featuring a fireplace and bookshelves.

  • Outdoor

    A serene outdoor swimming pool area at a resort on a sunny day.

  • Television

    A cozy living room with a television and modern furniture, featuring a view of the adjacent dining area.

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

To contact a resident: (619) 463-0281

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 148 reviews
5 stars
80
4 stars
38
3 stars
14
2 stars
5
1 stars
11

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Grossmont Gardens Costs & Pricing

Grossmont Gardens offers a competitive pricing structure for its residents, particularly when compared to the broader San Diego County and California averages. For instance, the monthly cost of a studio at Grossmont Gardens is $2,590, which is significantly lower than both the county average of $4,217 and the state average of $4,145. Similarly, one-bedroom apartments are priced at $3,145, providing an attractive alternative to the regional county rate of $4,315 and the state rate of $4,340. The two-bedroom units also reflect substantial savings at Grossmont Gardens; they cost $3,945 compared to the county's average of $5,219 and California's average of $5,270. This positioning not only underscores Grossmont Gardens' value but also highlights its commitment to providing affordable living options in a desirable area.

Floor plansGrossmont GardensSan Diego CountyCalifornia
Studio$2,590$4,217$4,145
1 Bedroom$3,145$4,315$4,340
2 Bedrooms$3,945$5,219$5,270

Overall Review of Grossmont Gardens

common 40 reviews mention this

Care staff are a mixed experience

Residents and families describe staff who are often kind and responsive, with a minority reporting serious lapses.

Many reviews emphasize warmth and day-to-day support, including caregivers helping with mobility needs, communicating with families, and following through on requests. Several families also praise specific individuals and describe the staff as respectful and attentive. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raise concerns about neglect, medication issues, and delayed call-button response, including reports that staffing and follow-up were not reliable.

caveat 24 reviews mention this

Dining quality trends inconsistent

Dining is often described as adequate or varied, but numerous residents report food that is unhealthy or poorly executed.

Some residents and families say the meals are good, enjoyable, or offer variety, and a few mention flexible scheduling or alternatives when a resident dislikes an option. Others describe the dining experience as unhealthy, repetitive, slow, or unappealing, and some connect the change in experience to ownership changes. A few reviews also mention practical issues like meals taking a long time to arrive or difficulty getting hot water at times.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care levels and supervision vary

Residents describe a wide range of support needs being handled, while some families say transitions and skilled care felt mismatched.

Several reviews describe residents receiving assistance as needs changed, including help with mobility and daily living tasks, and families appreciate the availability of different care options. Other reviewers specifically question the “skilled nursing” experience, reporting limited therapy, extra fees for certain needs, and gaps in how care was personalized. There are also concerns in a few reviews about delayed response to emergencies when call buttons were used.

common 22 reviews mention this

Activities and community life stand out

Residents frequently point to active schedules, social events, and on-site offerings.

Reviews commonly mention social activities like bingo, movie nights, crafts, exercise programs, and seasonal events, along with day trips and outings. Families also describe residents making friends and enjoying time outside in the gardens and common areas. While some reviews note that activities were reduced during pandemic-related limitations, the overall theme is that there is a steady calendar to engage residents.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Pricing can feel favorable or steep

Families often see the pricing as better value, but others report costs rising quickly or care add-ons feeling expensive.

Some reviews describe the community as a good value for the level of care and compare it favorably to other options they toured. Others report that pricing increased after moving in, and a few say minimum care add-ons or specialized packages created sticker shock. Several reviews also connect cost concerns to care transitions, such as when moving to a higher level of support.

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Features

Housing

  • 425 resident community capacity 425 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (10 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of La Mesa, California offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With a variety of restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies within close proximity, residents have easy access to dining options and healthcare services. In addition, the Grossmont Transit Center provides transportation options for those who prefer not to drive. Nearby hospitals such as Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital offer quality medical care. The presence of parks like Mount Helix Park and Town Center Community Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this neighborhood is well-equipped to meet the needs of seniors seeking a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (0.8 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (0.8 miles)
  • Brigantine Seafood Restaurants (1.6 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.5 miles)
  • Black Bear Diner El Cajon (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Grossmont Transit Center (0.8 miles)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF) (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch (1.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • Stanford Court Nursing (4.5 miles)
  • Sharp Soc (6.7 miles)
  • Rady Children's Hospital (7.6 miles)
  • Rady's Children's Hospital San Diego Large Waiting Room, Frost Street, Entrance 8 (7.7 miles)
  • Sharp Memorial Hospital (7.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • The Simple Coffee House (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Communal Coffee (7 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (7.2 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (7.9 miles)

Parks

  • Mount Helix Park (2.4 miles)
  • Town Center Community Park (5.6 miles)
  • Shadow Hill Park (6 miles)
  • Civita Park (7.4 miles)
  • Cal's Point (7.7 miles)
  • Balboa Park (8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • El Camino Grace Church (3.3 miles)
  • Foothills Christian Church (4.4 miles)
  • Skyline Church (4.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Fereshteh Jahanpanah Medical Clinic (4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices (4.5 miles)
  • Dr Dominguez And Dr Ancona-Young Office (4.5 miles)
  • Elahe Toulouie, MD (5.7 miles)
  • Pushpanjalie Wijeratne, MD (6.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Viewridge Medical Offices 2 (6.8 miles)
  • Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Radiology (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (7.3 miles)

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