5480 Marengo Ave
La Mesa, CA 91942
425 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
A concerning record — 7 recent citations and 1 older and 4 substantiated complaints across 64 inspections. We strongly recommend reviewing the full state record. Last inspected in March 2026.
View full state recordGrossmont 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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$2,195/mo
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