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Grossmont Gardens Senior Living

5480 Marengo Ave

La Mesa, CA 91942

425 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years)Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)


FYI Safety Score

4.7 Poor

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.

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Why we like it

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.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Shared Room$2,195/mo
Studio$3,495/mo
1 Bedroom$4,495/mo
2 Bedroom$4,850/mo

Independent Living

Shared Room$2,195/mo
Studio$3,495/mo
2 Bedroom$4,850/mo
1 Bedroom$4,995/mo

Memory Care

Shared Room$4,095/mo
Studio$4,995/mo

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Where you'll live

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Amenities & Services

Memory Care Program
Dining
Activities Program
Garden

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
374604675
Capacity
425 beds
Size
Large Community (50+ beds)
Licensed Since
May 4, 2023 (2 years)
Licensee
Vista La Mesa Senior Living, Inc.
Administrator
Torino, Lynn
ALW Participant
Yes — accepts Assisted Living Waiver (Medi-Cal)
Phone
(619) 463-0281
Address
5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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