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Find 305 Residential Care Home Facilities near La Mesa, CA

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Residential care homes in La Mesa may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. La Mesa care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in La Mesa, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Area, Mission Bay Park and Navajo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Chula Vista and Encinitas.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near La Mesa, CA

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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Things have been going very well here! Things were a little rocky to start, but the staff have all been very friendly and accommodating when helping my loved one get settled in. The staff are very personable...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Noble living is a residential care home located in the peaceful neighborhoods of San Diego CA in San Diego County. The tranquil nature of our location coupled with a stunning landscape offers our residents a wonderful place they can call home and an awesome place to visit for their family and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am very happy with the care that my mother is receiving from Meadow Creek Villa. The home itself is very well taken care of and clean. The caregivers are great, they take very good care of my mother. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Meadow Creek Villa The Meadow Creek Villa is a senior care home located in sunny El Cajon, California in San Diego County. The city of El Cajon is located just 15 miles east of San Diego in the foothills around the San Diego metropolitan area. El Cajon offers many exciting recreational activities...
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They get 5 stars on everything and based on the experience we have had so far with Casa Primavera we would absolutely 100% recommend them to other families.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
My facility is a single home with, 4 bedrooms. Two of which are shared and 2 privates. Every room has a bathroom with a shower. There is a nice back yard with a walkway, shaded area to relax during summer and fruit trees. Casa primavera is located very close  to 125 freeway and the San...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I put my aunt in Mt. Helix thinking that she would not like being away from home. I was surprised when she stated she loves it there; sunlite rooms, good food, and dedicated individual assistance. I...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Come See How Small is Beautiful FACILITY. STAFF. PROGRAM. Measure us on any one of these criteria and we are confident we will exceed your highest expectations. As professional owner-administrators, we care for physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Our established grounds are perfect for...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The staff members are very friendly and it is clear that they are all very caring people. Our loved one the second she moved in felt right at home which gives us some peace of mind.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunbeam is a residential care home located in the major city of San Diego, California. The popular city is along the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The area is vibrant with numerous museums, lighthouses, and the famous San Diego Zoo. San Diego is an exciting place to live and an inviting place for...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Scenic golf view living is our motto. This is a facility for six residents. Each resident has a private room with a private 1/2 bath. We like to get to know each resident to meet their needs the best that we possibly can. Friendly staff  who provide excellent care. This home care is in a...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My husband stayed for one year due to his dementia deteriorated and miracle was happened. He has recovered very good after one year stayed in Rancho San Diego Boarding and care. He is able to walk around and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rancho San Diego Board and Care I is a residential care home located in El Cajon, CA, in San Diego County. El Cajon lies in a valley between beautiful mountain ranges, and is located just west of coastal San Diego. San Diego offers a great deal of outdoor recreation and entertainment options,...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of care homes in La Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in La Mesa is $3,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $3,047 per month.

Residential care home costs in La Mesa, CA, vs. nearby cities

La Mesa, CA
$3,220/mo

Residential care home costs in La Mesa, CA, vs. state and national averages

La Mesa, CA
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$3,575/mo

Residential care home costs in La Mesa, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,924/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,220/mo

Residential care home costs in La Mesa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,711/mo
Private
$5,856/mo
Studio
$6,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Senior living costs in La Mesa vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: La Mesa, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
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Residential Care Home$3,220/mo$3,624/mo$3,575/mo
Assisted Living$4,590/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,924/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,779/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Residential Care Home
La Mesa, CA:$3,220/mo
California:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$3,575/mo
Assisted Living
La Mesa, CA:$4,590/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
La Mesa, CA:$5,924/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
La Mesa, CA:$4,779/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in La Mesa

Recent reviews for residential care home in La Mesa

Lilac Chateau I in Santee, CA

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It was the best! I was treated with love ans respect, great food, if I ever run away from home this is where I will come! Thank for taking great care of me!

Joster Villa in San Diego, CA

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We were blessed to have Kathleen locate a wonderful place for my husband's mom in only a few days! We were very pleased with her care and the home and would highly recommend Kathleen, A Place For Mom, and the Joster homes to others!

Sarasona Home Care in Bonita, CA

5.0
That are wonderful. They are currently not receiving visitors but they send us pictures of her and communicate well with us. When we found this place we immediately thought this is where we would want to be. It is a homelike atmosphere, its cozy, and friendly. The food is the good and ...
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Vintage Home and Residential Care, Casa De Vida Senior Living and Reina's Residential Care #2 are the top-rated residential care home facilities near La Mesa, California. See full list of communities.
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