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Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
9.1
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143 reviews

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Anonymous - Friend of resident/client
4.0
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.... Read more

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About the facility 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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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Grossmont Gardens is a community within Vista La Mesa Senior Living Inc properties. See all Vista La Mesa Senior Living Inc communities.

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Amenities at Grossmont Gardens

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegetarian
Anytime Dining

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Bath Tubs
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Full kitchen
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units

Facility Amenities

Dining

Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost

Pets

Weight limit 21-30lbs
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Indoor Atrium
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Swimming Pool
Ballroom
Billiards Lounge
Golf Course or Putting Green

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Wander Guard or Similar System Available

Languages spoken

English
Farsi
Filipino
Japanese

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Protestant Services
Catholic Services

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9.1

Review Score

Review Score

143 reviews

9.1

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5 star

40%

4 star

38%

3 star

15%

2 star

6%

1 star

3%

143 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored Grossmont Gardens with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Grossmont Gardens has 143 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.1

Friendliness

4.1

Meals & Dining

3.7

Care Services

3.9

Activities

3.9

Staff

4.5

Value for Cost

4.0

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5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 14, 2018

I really liked this property. Both the studio and one bedroom units were very spacious. I especially liked the wheelchair-accessible shower stall in both units. [Name removed] was a very gracious tour guide and I was impressed with the friendliness of the other staff. Although the property was a little older, it was very well maintained.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


2.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
June 28, 2018

Not what is advertised! In order to receive agreed care this relationship has become adversarial at best. Caregivers in west building are friendly but for the most part untrained in senior care procedures. Understaffing is also a problem. The Director of the facility is not care oriented. Should have gone with my gut in the beginning,

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

2

Care Services

2

Activities

2

Value for Cost

2


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
June 28, 2018

The only downside is that the facility is so large. I feel like it loses some of it's at home feel. However, the accommodations feel very much like a home environment. The residents looked very happy.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


3.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 5, 2017
Verified Review
Grossmont Gardens

I toured here while looking for a place for my loved one. Overall, I liked the community, but I thought it might be a little too big and confusing for her. Overall, I just did not feel that it was quite the right fit for my loved one, so we continued our search.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


4.5
Phil Winter - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
November 24, 2017
We made the best choice for Dad and Mom

The Winter Family just wanted to say thank you for the extra special care you have provided to our Dad and Mom. You all just really don't understand how much we appreciated you. Our family made the very best choice when we made Grossmont Gardens the choice for Dad and Mom. First in the Assisted Living and then after Dad passed the transition for Mom into the Nursing Care Facility. I just could not imagine where we could have gotten better care.

Cleanliness

4.5

Friendliness

4.5

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Value for Cost

4.5


3.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
November 16, 2017
Verified Review
Tiny rooms and too much distance between places

My mother-in-law was here and a friend of mine is here now too and it hasn’t been great. The rooms are very tiny, everything is too sprawled out, and the activities and dining area are quite a bit away from each other. My friend says that her husband can’t get downstairs to eat so they’ll bring him his food but by the time they get there, the food is cold. The staff is nice and friendly and the facility is kept clean but it just isn’t great.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 15, 2017

I was more than impressed with the people who are working with me at Grossmont Gardens. I was asked excellent questions and the people were VERY knowledgeable. I have decided to place my mother in their facility and I couldn't be happier.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
October 1, 2017

We were extremely impressed with the time [Removed] spent figuring out my mom's situation and a placement that would give her as much independence as possible while still providing the care she needs. The residents at Grossmont Gardens seemed quite happy. This will most likely be my mom's new home.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Grossmont Gardens

October 5, 2017

Thank you for your kind words! We cannot wait to welcome your mom!


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 12, 2017
Verified Review
Nice Establishment

Grossmont Gardens is a nice older establishment. It was clean and well-kept. The staff was friendly and gave a nice tour of the facility. We chose another community that was a better fit for our loved one's needs.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you had a positive experience with us.


3.5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 28, 2017
Verified Review
Nice Location!!

I have no complaints of how things had went during my tour of this community. The staff where on time to our appointment and made sure to answer any questions I had for them in detail. I liked the open floor plan and the variety of menu options as well as activities they had for the resident. The location was easy to access and had nice surroundings. It was just no the right fit for my mother in the end decision.

Cleanliness

3.5

Friendliness

3.5

Care Services

3.5

Activities

3.5

Value for Cost

3.5


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
August 28, 2017
Verified Review
Staff are very good!!

My loved one was at this community for a short period of time and we where very pleased with how things had went for her. The staff where kind and I was comfortable with the quality of care she received. She had no complaints about the meals and enjoyed participating in some of the activities with the other residents. The facility was kept clean every time I visited which I was impressed with. Overall we where happy and would recommend it to anyone.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Margaret and Sam Hinton - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 19, 2017
Pleasant respite

My husband and I stayed for respite during the month of July 2017. Staff were warm and attentive, meals tasty , and facilities comfortable. We would return for future stays and highly recommend Grossmont Gardens

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
August 10, 2017
Verified Review
Helpful Staff!!

I have no complaints of how things went for my loved one and I during out tour of this community. The staff where on time to our appointment and made sure to answer any questions we had for them in detail. I like the open floor layout and all of the great amenities available to all of the residents. It was just not the right location in the end decision but I would recommend it to anyone.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you had a positive experience with us.


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 28, 2017

First thing I noticed was how clean and serene the environment was as well as the positive demeanor of the Residents. One of the Residents actually told the Director, who was giving me the tour, "OH my daughter just left. She knows I'm happy, so there's no need for her to stay." Guess that speaks for itself.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for the kind words! We work very hard to create the best environment possible for our residents!


1.5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
July 27, 2017
Verified Review
I would not recommend this community

This community seemed dark and dreary when we visited. They did seem to try and keep it clean. The food was not good. There was food spilt on the salad bar and and no one cleaned it off when we were there. They have smaller kitchen areas in the apartments. This does have individual apartments where the front door opens up to the outside. This community was a higher cost than other communities in the area.

Cleanliness

1.5

Friendliness

1.5

Care Services

1.5

Activities

1.5

Value for Cost

1.5

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

We are sorry you to hear you feel this way. Our mission is dedicated to enriching the lives of the individuals who live and work with us, and we take this mission very seriously. We encourage you to call our Ethics Hotline at [removed] to discuss your concerns.


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
June 8, 2017
Verified Review
Everything is going wonderfully!

Everything is going wonderfully at Grossmont Gardens! The staff are very attentive and the facility is kept very well maintained; I'd like to move in there! My mother also enjoys the activities that the facility has to offer. I am pleased with her stay!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for your positive review! We are so glad to hear that your experiences have been pleasant. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and we want to let you know that we love having your mom here.


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
June 7, 2017
Verified Review
In Comparison, The Room Was Not The Best

While touring we got to have lunch. We had the best food, it tasted wonderful. We didn't get to talk with the residents when touring. In comparison for the size of the room, it was not going to benefit her.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you had a positive experience with us.


3.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
June 6, 2017
Verified Review
Not enough care from staff...

Everything went fairly okay at Grossmont Gardens. I do feel like I put my loved one in the wrong place due to the level of care that he requires, as the staff were not quite able to provide adequate care for him.

Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

3

Care Services

3

Activities

3

Value for Cost

3


4.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
May 19, 2017
Verified Review
Wonderful Nursing Staff!!

My dad has recently moved into this community and so far we are pleased with how things are going for him. The staff have been wonderful to him especially all of the nursing crew. They have helped him make the transition and make sure he is comfortable in his new living environment. He has had no complaints about the food but wishes they have more activities for him to enjoy throughout the week.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for the feedback. We are glad to hear your dad is loving his new home! We will pass along your comments to our local management team. Thanks again!


4.5
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
May 8, 2017
Verified Review
Comfortable with quality of care!!

I am very comfortable with the quality of care that my wife had received while she was in there care at this facility. The staff where attentive to her needs and made sure to make her as comfortable as she could be. I would defiantly recommend this place to anyone interested

Cleanliness

4.5

Friendliness

4.5

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Value for Cost

4.5

Response from Grossmont Gardens

September 27, 2017

Thank you for the kind review! There is no greater honor than to be trusted with a very special member of your family.


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