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Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

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Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice and caring facility for my Mother. Glad she is there.

Nursing staff is great, persistent, and forward thinking. [name removed]( Exec Dir) does a good job actively managing problematic patients and situations. I like they try to incorporate families in the events. I do wish they had more staff capable of interaction with introverted people. I'm happy having my mom here. No facility is cheap but GG has good value and the nursing skill is why my mom is here.

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Grossmont Gardens

Just outside the hustle and bustle of San Diego, Grossmont Gardens Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking senior care. The community features a gorgeous pool area, cozy common spaces, and an outdoor patio that’s perfect for soaking in the Southern California sunshine. Along with easy access to the area’s shopping, dining, and entertainment options, residents enjoy an abundance of natural scenery and a year-round pleasant climate while living in La Mesa.

The care team works hard to connect with each resident to learn their history and preferences, customizing care plans and activities to support their overall wellbeing. The continuing care community provides access to independent living, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing services. Additionally, residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily, medication services, and 24-hour licensed supervision.

Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community also offers companion living options for residents who prefer living alongside others. Seniors can find the right combination of health, housekeeping, and dining services designed to help them age gracefully at Grossmont Gardens.

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9 out of 10
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Overall Experience
4.0
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
3.6
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored Grossmont Gardens with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Grossmont Gardens has 149 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 9, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Very nice and caring facility for my Mother. Glad she is there.

Nursing staff is great, persistent, and forward thinking. [name removed]( Exec Dir) does a good job actively managing problematic patients and situations. I like they try to incorporate families in the events. I do wish they had more staff capable of interaction with introverted people. I'm happy having my mom here. No facility is cheap but GG has good value and the nursing skill is why my mom is here.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Grossmont Gardens

my mom’s been at Grossmont Gardens a year now and she’s happy there, which is such a relief. She knows everyone, and the staff know me too. When she first moved in, she complained about her AC, and while she was away in rehab for 3 months, they replaced it and kept all her belongings safe. They make sure she has meals she likes, help her with everything since she’s largely disabled, and provide transportation to appointments. After losing my dad and coming from an unsafe living situation, this place has been a blessing for both of us—especially since I’m recovering from a stroke myself.

Christy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 29, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

safe and secure facility with thoughtful staff

Overall, I believe it is I'm very safe place from my aunt. She has dementia and has tried to escape(official term is elope now) from the facility numerous times and the staff has been very good about redirecting her. There was an issue with her first roommate, and they were proactive in finding her a new roommate. Initially, the administrative staff was very responsive to my emails and phone calls. That has trailed off a bit, so that is a little disappointing. However, I keep returning to the comforting, thought that my aunt is safe, has activities to do, is well fed, and the staff is very engaging with her.

Anonymous

Independent Living

March 11, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

For the price of living there, you do not get what you pay for.

Would not recommend anyone to live there. The administrative staff are disorganized. The food is unhealthy. The staff do not follow up with requests. They say one thing I do not follow through.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 27, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Grossmont Gardens

Seems like a nice place... there were a couple of hiccups. Some Medications were forgotten over the weekend. Room space is pretty tight. I am sure it takes awhile until you feel comfortable. Wish there was more than two baths a week. I would recommend to others.

Jaime

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 16, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Grossmont Gardens Review

Mom loves it at Grossmont Gardens and is so happy to be back from a rehab facility she was at. It is a nice place, the staff and residents are welcoming, and they take great care of her. I would highly recommend them to others looking.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 12, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

overall pretty good but needs improvement

Care services - There have been occasions when I have asked for a wellness check because I couldn't get a hold of the resident on her cell, and it took me calling back to get any news. A land line in the room did not seem to be much of an option two ago. The cost of minimum care beyond residency will be over [fee removed] in January. That is way too high of a cost for someone living independently and just needs a presence, in case of a fall, while they shower completely on their own. The resident pulled the emergency string in her room because her cell phone was not working and she could not walk. It took 30 minutes for someone to arrive. The staff could not have known what the emergency was so 30 minutes is shockingly long to respond. There had been a change in ownership to Grossmont Gardens, and the food service has significantly gone down hill. The choices are few, repetitive, and the service in the dining room can be painfully slow. Understaffing and high turnover seem to be a problem.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 11, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Grossmont Gardens review

We are no longer there. It went downhill after it was sold. The food was terrible. Caregivers were over worked. Took 30 minutes to 1 hour for call button response. They let people sit in their own filth. It smelled horrible when you walked in. Two people per room but did not add more staff for added residents

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

our families experience, friendly and caring staff, a nice community

The room carpet gets dirty - could be cleaned more often. Our loved one doesn't like the food, but she doesn't like anything, so I can't really say and she also doesn't participate, so I can't really say. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, I think it's a very nice community especially for the cost. The staff is always very friendly and communicative with me.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 5, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Room for improvement

The quality of food is very poor. It's on older facility so sometimes the residents don't have hot water (this has happened twice since February- one time it lasted 10 days). The grounds are nice...lots of plants.

Lisa

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 3, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Grossmont Gardens

I have a lot to say. More than I can say here. I would NOT recommend this place for: 1. couples that are intent on staying together in the same apartment. They will get separated based on their abilities as they age. 2. Skilled nursing is not actually skilled at all. I definitely would NOT recommend that. 3. It's more expensive. Not only did they charge us more when my mom was moved to skilled, because she was incontinent, but they wanted a separate incontinence program monthly fee. It's more than a la cart. It's double charging in my opinion. 4. Constantly losing all my mom's stuff and clothes. We got so fed up with the rotating workers and lack of personal care. 5. Do NOT tell someone to live here if they have Kaiser. Kaiser will not be allowed in to provide services to residents. And the management does not care.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great Place to call home when needing a little extra or more care. Friendly atmosphere with caring staff.

I like that it gave my friend her freedom back. It gave her a way to live on her own with the help she needs. She has friends, a community, and a place to call home. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommended this community to others and will continue to recommend

Kate

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 14, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Pleased with Mom's care

This facility has many levels of care. Management changed hands a year or so ago, but we didn't notice a huge upheaval. It all seemed to go smoothly. We have been pleased with our Mom's care. The rooms (ours is a single/no kitchenette) are nicely sized. Plenty of room for a bed, chair, dresser, bedside table, TV stand, bookshelves, etc. She has a balcony (she's on the second floor) but all rooms have a small patio/balcony. She has a frig in her room and room for a microwave. She is even able to do her own laundry, if she wants, in their community laundry rooms. Lovely dining room, pool, the grounds are well kept with lots of walkways for strolling. A library, community room and lots of activities. The only thing they are having an issue with is getting drivers for the weekly "bus tours" that used to take place. We are hopeful those come back soon.

Misty D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 7, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Home away from home

The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have made the transition for my sister smooth and she is adjusted well to her new environment. They respond quickly to emails and do all that they can to try to include my sister and they meet her where she is. What I mean is they want to include her but they don't force her

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 25, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Grossmont Gardens review

I love the grounds! I do have a wonderful caregiver Monday thru Friday in the AM. They have one caregiver who is not nice at all. She's very intimidating.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 29, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Review for Grossmont Gardens

Food is terrible, a bit run down, but clean.

Susan

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 21, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Beautiful grounds with lots of plants and flowers. Roomy apartment. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

I don't require medical care. I'm home-bound in my apt so I don't see the grounds or activities. Everyone I do see are very nice. Still having problems getting 1 meal a day delivered to me. ( after 18 months). Lots of staff turnover. But overall I'm happy here.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Quality care

Food is not the greatest, but staff and care was great. I would highly recommend Grossmont Gardens.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 2, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Nice facility

My mom was in Grossmont Gardens for a month until the house renovations were completed, and she's been home doing well, since leaving Grossmont Gardens a year ago. Friendly staff; available for questions & comments; clean facilities including spacious room, elevator, dining room.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 15, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Great Value.

Lower cost for value. Responsive when called or questioned. Food is unappealing to look at. Very little color in the dishes. One dinner cauliflower, chicken with a sauce (same color as cauliflower), and I think mashed potatoes? I remember thinking this whole dish is off-white. My Father in Law hates the food and asks for a hamburger everyday, which they supply, but probably not so good for him.

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