La Mesa, California
Mesaview Senior Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
7971 Culowee Street, La Mesa, CA 91942
MesaView Senior Assisted Living is a boutique community in La Mesa, CA offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with additional support for respite and hospice needs.
- Licensed capacity
- 40 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2018
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 3
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 5
AI summary
Mesaview's lifetime record shows zero Type A or Type B citations across four inspections, but 3 Type A findings and 3 Type B findings emerged from complaint investigations within the past three years, alongside 6 substantiated allegations in that same window.
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- Track record — Over eight years of licensure, routine inspections turned up no Type A (the most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) or Type B (administrative) citations, but that clean inspection history contrasts sharply with what surfaced through complaint investigations in the recent period.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years account for 3 Type A and 3 Type B citations plus 6 substantiated allegations, all tied to complaint visits rather than routine inspections, meaning the concerning findings are concentrated recently rather than spread across the operating history.
- Complaints — Sixteen complaint investigations occurred in the past three years against only three routine inspections in that span, a volume of complaint activity that stands out and is worth understanding the nature of.
- Severity — Of 38 lifetime investigated allegations, 7 were substantiated (about 18%), 25 were unsubstantiated, and 6 were unfounded, so most complaints did not result in a confirmed finding, but the ones that did cluster in the last three years.
- 1.Can you walk through what the 3 Type A citations from the past three years involved and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Why has complaint investigation activity been so much higher than routine inspection activity in recent years, and what changes has the community made in response?
- 3.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what specific steps has Mesaview taken to prevent recurrence?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604063
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 31
Facility evaluation
Aug 7, 2026
Complaint investigation
Aug 7, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jul 23, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jul 22, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 2, 2026
1–5 of 31 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,300 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,300 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,700 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
8 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Pet Friendly
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
4 features
- Accommodates special diets
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Restaurant-style dining
- Outdoor / Patio dining
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.0Average RatingAveraged from 25 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families describe attentive, compassionate staff and a warm home-like setting, but a handful of older reviews flag understaffing and cleanliness lapses worth checking on tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise staff for hands-on, compassionate care, including close monitoring of conditions like diabetes and dementia and going out of their way to comfort residents and families.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families describe an older but well-kept home-like setting with attractive courtyards, a pet tortoise, and a homey feel that residents treat like their own living room.
- Communication — Multiple families highlight staff keeping them closely informed about health changes, such as blood sugar levels, and involving them during care transitions.
- Dining — Several reviewers mention fresh-looking meals, generous portions, and staff willingness to stock or cook favorite foods for picky eaters.
- Value & pricing — Reviewers frequently note that pricing is competitive and easy to understand compared to other communities they evaluated.
- Staff & care — A few older reviews describe scarce staffing and a lack of professionalism, so families should ask how staffing levels are maintained, especially on weekends or specific weekdays.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Some reviews from years ago described the facility as dirty or run-down, so it's worth confirming current maintenance standards and any recent renovations during a tour.
- Activities — One reviewer felt the community lacked variety in activities compared to newer communities, so families should ask for a current activities calendar to judge fit for their loved one.
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