Senior Places

La Mesa, California

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Independent Living

5580 Aztec Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community in La Mesa, California offers independent living.

State inspections

Review licensing, findings, and available inspection reports. A record is one part of understanding a community.

We don't have a state inspection record for this profile yet. Ask about current licensing and recent inspections when you visit.

Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$3,100 / mo
Studios
$3,100 / mo
1-Bedroom
$3,900 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$3,100 / mo
Studios
$3,100 / mo
1-Bedroom
$3,900 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

4 services
  • Medication management
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Wheelchair accessible

Specialized Care

2 services
  • Hospice agency partnership
  • Respite / Short-term care

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

21 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Piano / Music room
  • Game room / Billiards
  • 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
  • Putting green / Golf
  • BBQ / Grill area

Dining Options

7 features
  • Room service
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Professional chef
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Private Dining Room

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

4.0

Averaged from 100 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Waterford Terrace is consistently praised for warm, attentive staff and good food, but families should ask about mobility access, transportation limits, and how costs rise with added care.

Read Full Summary
What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with families noting attentive support as care needs increased.
  • Dining — The food is frequently called delicious or very good, with multiple daily meal choices and a lively, social dining room atmosphere.
  • Value & pricing — Several families note the cost compares favorably to other communities in the area, especially for the level of apartment quality and included services.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Residents and visitors describe a clean, welcoming community with happy residents, modern private rooms, and amenities like a pool and beauty shop.
  • Communication — Advisors and staff are praised as informative, flexible, and quick to help families sort out move-in details and floor plan questions.
Worth asking about
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — A few reviewers flagged laundry room upkeep and window bars obstructing views as areas needing improvement.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The hillside layout and lack of flat walking areas came up more than once, so families with mobility concerns should tour the terrain and check elevator size for power wheelchairs.
  • Activities — Some reviewers wanted more variety beyond bingo and casino trips, and mentioned the activity director seemed stretched thin, worth asking about staffing levels.
  • Financial transparency — A couple of reviews mentioned the monthly fee and buy-down payment feeling high, so families should clarify all costs and how they change if higher care is needed.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

Be the first to share your experience and help other families.

Languages spoken

Languages spoken

EnglishSpanish

Around the neighborhood

See what's nearby Waterford Terrace Retirement Community, including hospitals, pharmacies, and groceries.

Senior Places is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Waterford Terrace Retirement Community. This profile was compiled from publicly available sources and has not been verified or approved by the community. Pricing, availability, and services may have changed.

Are you the owner or operator of Waterford Terrace Retirement Community?

Claim this profile to update your pricing, photos, and details. Complete profiles match more accurately — our Smart Match technology scores every community against what each family actually needs.

Loading your match…