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Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Dr

4.5(55 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Therapy services
On-site physical and occupational therapy program
Respite care
Short-term respite stays available for caregivers
Location detail
Located directly behind Briercrest Park

What Families Think

Families frequently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the clean, resort-like feel of Westmont of La Mesa, with many singling out the on-site chef and dining experience. However, a notable number of reviewers—including families with loved ones in the memory care unit—report understaffing, slow or inconsistent dining service, and inconsistent care quality, particularly around medication management and communication during medical situations.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as warm and attentive
  • Chef and food quality praised by many reviewers
  • Facility consistently called clean and well-maintained
  • On-site physical and occupational therapy well regarded
  • Activities and art/craft programs genuinely enjoyed by residents
  • Smooth, supportive move-in transitions noted by families

The Bad

  • Several reviewers report understaffing slowing services
  • Multiple complaints about slow, cold, or incorrect dining service
  • Multiple serious reports of care lapses in memory care unit
  • Some reports of medication management and communication issues
  • High staff and management turnover mentioned by more than one reviewer

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Westmont of La Mesa

Welcome to Westmont Senior Living La Mesa

RESORT-STYLE SENIOR LIVING

Look to Westmont of La Mesa for quality living options in a resort-style setting. Our La Mesa, CA, senior living community provides luxury at every turn. Select from Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care to find the neighborhood that you’ll feel most at home in. Our talented, friendly team will offer you or your loved one the utmost attention, whether you simply want a beautiful, private home free of everyday chores, you require help with daily living activities, or you or your loved one are living with memory loss. Whatever stage you’re at in the senior living journey, we’re here to help make every day a fulfilling one.

LIFE AT WESTMONT OF LA MESA

At Westmont of La Mesa, we understand that providing a range of living options allows you or your loved one the chance to choose a community that grows with you. Active seniors love our Independent Living option, while those seeking a little support with everyday tasks benefit from our Assisted Living. We also offer Memory Care for people living with memory loss and short-term Respite Care for caregivers to turn to us when they need a break.

Contact us today to learn more about life at Westmont of La Mesa. We’d love to set up your personal tour and show you around our gorgeous community.

Lifestyle Options

Independent Living

Independent Living at Westmont of La Mesa is ideal for those who are ready to leave behind household chores and live among friends. Choose to make one of our comfortable apartments your new home and enjoy access to an extensive list of services and amenities designed for easy living.

Assisted Living

Westmont of La Mesa is proud to provide reliable Assisted Living services that cater to your daily needs and help you retain independence. With 24/7 staffing, our friendly team of senior care professionals is ready to help at a moment’s notice.

Memory Care

Memory Care at Westmont of La Mesa provides an individualized program catering to each resident’s specific needs and focusing on their unique skills and abilities to promote and maintain a richer, more fulfilling life. The environment is friendly and comfortably secure, with 24-hour staffing and a dedicated Memory Care Program Director. Learn more about our Compass Rose Program.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.5overall · 55 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (55)

Ralph Bowman

Jun 2026

via Google

the staff who work TOO hard and don't have any new help. Westmont needs to hire new qualified staff to ease the hard work that the regular staff does.

alma ponder

Oct 2025

via Google

I would make a request that the common areas are cleaned more frequently, specifically vacuuming the carpeted areas and hallways where on the floors where residents reside. Also, the house keeping for residents could be a bit more thorough. Otherwise, the staff has been accommodating and friendly.

A live

Aug 2025

via Google

I’d steer clear of this place. It’s random who you’ll get staff-wise. Some staff are very nice and friendly, others are patronizing, rude and arrogant with terrible customer service. We had better experiences with the workers than one of the leaders in particular who rudely interfered and interrupted an important medical meeting with our family doctor for a non-emergency.<br><br>If you look at their reviews on different sites, failure to bathe, give medications correctly, etc are seen there on reviews. We’ve experienced some of these issues as well.<br><br>Also, families have reported on other ratings there appears to be understaffing resulting in resident neglect and unfulfilled paid for services and care. It seems some of the staff doing caregiving either have very little experience or are very poorly trained in elder or disabled care while a few are great from our perspective. Families have had to hire outside care as well as pay Westmont, for what? Great place if you don’t care about spending lots of money for poor/lacking customer service. A good residential home may be better tbh.<br><br>*Update 11/15/22*<br>As anyone can see by the response below, instead of actually spending energy and effort to work towards improving conditions here, the management has no intention of doing so and would rather level hostile attacks against the person leveling critique.<br><br>Two letters have been sent out by RESIDENTS that in summary say they do not feel they are receiving the IMPLIED services they were believed to be originally offered:<br><br>*First letter below<br><br>Just another heads up, there appears to be people padding the reviews here who do NOT have a family member living here. Please read and see for yourselves. This would likely make the overall rating much worse than it already is.

Alison Johnson

Aug 2025

via Google

My husband was in memory care (Compass Rose) 1/25 - 7/25.Because of the exit doors functioning, he learned to push his way out through the alarms.The sign on the door says "keep pushing, alarm will sound". I was told he could only stay if I hired a 24 hour aide to watch him which was financially impossible. The staff and management turn over is way too frequent.They are all over worked and under staffed. The returning of phone call, texts and emails was not timely. He was not getting the morning and evening stand by care I was charged. Communication with the staff and directors was most frustrating. They lost his hearing aids and special water pillow. The one star is for the great activity program they have, in house physical therapy and pool.

Leo Acain

Jul 2025

via Google

As a healthcare vendor who works closely with Westmont of La Mesa, I can confidently say they are top-tier when it comes to senior living. The team here is incredibly professional, attentive, and dedicated to providing the best care for their residents. It's clear that the staff genuinely values their residents’ well-being, and it’s a pleasure to collaborate with them. The facility is always well-maintained, and they’re very proactive when it comes to both resident care and ensuring smooth operations. Working with such a well-organized and compassionate team makes all the difference. Big shoutout to the RSD - Rachel, the Sales Team - Kami & Tammy, & all the staff members! Highly recommend them to anyone seeking quality care for their loved ones!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Westmont of La Mesa offer?

Westmont of La Mesa offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Westmont of La Mesa located?

Westmont of La Mesa is located at 9000 Murray Dr in La Mesa, California.

What do families say about Westmont of La Mesa?

Families frequently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the clean, resort-like feel of Westmont of La Mesa, with many singling out the on-site chef and dining experience. However, a notable number of reviewers—including families with loved ones in the memory care unit—report understaffing, slow or inconsistent dining service, and inconsistent care quality, particularly around medication management and communication during medical situations.

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