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Westmont of La Mesa

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight clean and beautiful facility. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942164 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 54 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a beautiful, high-end environment with exceptional dining and a very professional admissions process. However, families should be extremely vigilant regarding staffing levels and consistency in care, as multiple reviewers have noted issues with understaffing and inconsistent attention to resident hygiene and medication.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

54 reviews on Google
Westmont of La Mesa is highly regarded for its beautiful, clean, and spacious facilities and a welcoming, professional sales and administrative team. While many families praise the warm atmosphere and high-quality dining, there are significant concerns regarding inconsistent staffing levels, particularly in the memory care unit, and occasional lapses in housekeeping and medication management.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff6.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds2.0Memory3.0Comms4.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Clean and beautiful facility
  • Welcoming and professional sales/admissions team
  • High-quality dining and culinary staff
  • Engaging resident activities and crafts

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages and high turnover (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent housekeeping and cleaning (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow service in dining and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.32021(6)5.02022(4)4.82023(23)4.22024(14)4.22025(12)

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12 reviews posted between Dec 13, 2023Dec 14, 2023 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

27%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized responses to positive reviews, often naming specific staff members and acknowledging the reviewer's relationship to the facility. While most negative reviews are handled professionally by inviting direct contact, there is a notable instance of a defensive, argumentative tone used when addressing a specific criticism.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the culinary team here; could you tell us more about how the dining experience is structured and how you ensure service remains consistent during busy meal times?
  • 2The facility looks beautiful and very well-maintained; what is your current routine for housekeeping to ensure every resident's space stays consistently clean?
  • 3Since we are looking for peace of mind regarding medical needs, could you walk us through your specific protocols for medication management and how you handle medical emergencies after hours?
  • 4We'd love to hear more about the daily rhythm here—what are some of the most popular resident activities or crafts that keep the community engaged?
  • 5How does the care team approach staffing and continuity of care to ensure that residents can build long-term, stable relationships with their caregivers?
  • 6We noticed the admissions team is very welcoming; how does the facility handle communication between the staff and family members to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding our loved one's well-being?

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Key Review Excerpts

The building is brand new, everything is sparkling clean, but most of all the service is always personal and immediate.

Prospective resident's family · 2023★★★★★

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.

Memory care family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

Jonathan ended up not only cooking a wonderful meal, but also waiting on us with such kindness and attention. He said, 'we all help each other out'.

Healthcare professional/Client · 2023★★★★★
Source: 54 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

34total
8 Type A— immediate health risk
15 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 8, 2026Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Mar 25, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation conducted regarding allegations of mistreatment, yelling, inappropriate grabbing, improper feeding, leaving residents unattended, and unexplained injuries. The investigation found that all allegations were unsubstantiated based on staff statements, resident interviews, and records review. Therefore, no deficiencies were cited.

Mar 24, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Jan 22, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details two separate complaint investigations conducted on different dates. The first investigation found all allegations unsubstantiated. The second investigation found that staff failed to seek timely medical care for a resident after a significant change in condition, which was substantiated. The primary deficiency cited relates to the failure to promptly notify a physician of a significant change in a resident's condition.

Jan 22, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details two separate complaint investigations conducted on different dates. The first investigation found all allegations unsubstantiated. The second investigation found that staff failed to seek timely medical care for a resident after a significant change in condition, which was substantiated. The primary deficiency cited relates to the failure to promptly notify a physician of a significant change in a resident's condition.

Jan 7, 2026Complaint
Clean

The investigation addressed two separate complaints regarding resident care. The first complaint regarding hygiene needs resulted in a Type B deficiency citing failure to adequately manage incontinence care. The second complaint regarding medical attention was found to be unsubstantiated. Overall, the facility was cited for deficiencies related to incontinence care protocols.

Dec 19, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Dec 19, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Westmont Mgr Gp Llc,gp of Lm Ops Lp;westmont Lvng

Administrator

GARCIA, KIMBERLY

Source: State licensing data

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