4960 Mills Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
64 beds • Est. 2023 (3 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
2 serious and 7 minor state citations across 41 state inspections, with 9 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in September 2026.
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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care is a 64-bed memory care community in La Mesa, located in San Diego's East County. The community specializes in caring for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Pre-move-in home visit
Staff conducts an in-home assessment before admission to build a care plan around the resident's existing routines, preferences, and cherished memories.
Sister campus for care continuity
Grossmont Gardens Senior Living, a short distance away, offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing if care needs escalate beyond memory care.
Close to Grossmont Hospital
Grossmont Hospital is 1.2 miles away; Alvarado Parkway Institute is 1.3 miles. Relevant if medical transfers become necessary.
Respite care available
Short-term stays from a few days to several weeks are offered, giving families a way to evaluate the community before committing long-term.
Below-average safety record
2 serious and 7 minor citations across 41 state inspections, with 9 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.
Verify pricing before planning a budget
The listed starting price (~$2,195/month) conflicts with third-party sources showing $3,750+. Get the current all-in monthly cost in writing.
Memory care only at this location
This community does not offer assisted living or independent living on-site. Residents whose care needs change would need to transfer, including to the nearby sister campus.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
4960 Mills Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
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