La Mesa, California
The Montera
Assisted Living · Memory Care
5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942
The Montera in La Mesa, California provides assisted living and memory care services across a larger community with 225 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 225 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 2025
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
The Montera has a citation-free record so far, with zero Type A or Type B findings across its licensed history and no substantiated allegations from the three complaint investigations conducted to date.
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- Track record — No Type A (the most severe citation class, covering resident safety and care) or Type B (administrative) citations have been recorded, and the three complaint investigations on file resulted in no substantiated allegations.
- Operating tenure — The community has been licensed for only about 7 months, so this clean record reflects a limited number of inspection cycles rather than years of sustained performance.
- Complaints — Two complaint investigations were closed as unsubstantiated and one as unfounded, meaning none of the concerns raised were confirmed upon review.
- Inspection scope — The four inspections conducted so far checked areas such as medication management and staff training, with no gaps identified in either category.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #374604855
- 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
- 0
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Apr 29, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 8, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 29, 2026
Facility evaluation
Aug 1, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 19, 2024
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,300 / mo
- Studios
- $4,300 / mo
- Studios
- $5,900 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $7,000 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$5,740 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,740 / mo
- Studios
- $6,435 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
22 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
9 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 220 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
The Montera earns consistent praise for warm, attentive staff and appealing grounds, dining, and activities, but families should ask about care coordination and communication consistency, especially during staff transitions.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers as friendly, patient, and attentive, often learning residents by name and going above and beyond even in memory care.
- Dining — The food is frequently called good to excellent, with a chef and dining staff praised for variety and consistent quality.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families describe a clean, resort-style campus with multiple buildings, outdoor space, a theater, koi pond, and walking paths that make a strong first impression.
- Activities — A wide variety of daily activities keeps residents engaged, with several families noting loved ones made friends and stayed busy.
- Value & pricing — Multiple reviewers call it a good value relative to other assisted living options, even though costs are acknowledged as high overall.
- Communication — Several reviews mention medication mix-ups, missed check-ins, unreturned calls, or inconsistent updates during caregiver shift changes, so families should ask how care communication is coordinated day-to-day.
- Staff & care — A few reviewers noted staff turnover, particularly in management, and inconsistent follow-through on requests like scheduling a consistent caregiver, worth clarifying on a tour.
- Daily life & dignity — One reviewer felt the distance between buildings was difficult for a less mobile resident, so families should confirm walkability and transport options for those with limited mobility.
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