5480 Marengo Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
425 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Grossmont Gardens has 7 state citations (2 serious, 5 minor) and 4 verified complaints since 2023 across 64 inspections. The most serious documented incident involved a July 2024 choking episode in which a resident with a documented aspiration risk and pureed-diet physician's order was left unattended at the dining table; CPR was performed and the resident was transported to the hospital. A late 2025 investigation into a scabies outbreak found inconsistent infection control practices among staff, including reports of delayed personal protective equipment distribution and inconsistent disinfection of shared equipment, with some staff contracting scabies during the outbreak. Additional investigations examined allegations related to staffing adequacy, medication administration, meal delivery, billing disputes, and resident supervision in memory care; resident interviews in those cases generally did not corroborate the allegations, and staff documentation showed care was offered per physician orders. The most recent inspection was completed in March 2026.
Grossmont Gardens Senior Living is a 425-bed assisted living community in La Mesa, one of the largest residential care facilities in San Diego County. The community's scale supports extensive programming, amenities, and staffing infrastructure.
Extensive community resources
At 425 beds, Grossmont Gardens is among the largest assisted living communities in the region, offering a wide range of activities, dining options, and on-site services that smaller communities can't match.
East County accessibility
La Mesa's central East County location provides convenient access for families across San Diego while offering a quieter, more affordable alternative to coastal communities.
Sibling memory care campus
Grossmont Gardens operates a dedicated memory care community nearby in La Mesa, which can simplify transitions if a resident's needs change over time.
Below-average safety record
Grossmont Gardens Senior Living has an FYI Safety Score of 4.7, indicating a history of citations or complaints that families should ask about directly.
Very large facility feel
A 425-bed community operates more like a large campus than a residential home. Some families prefer a smaller, more intimate setting where staff know every resident by name.
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5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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$2,395/mo
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