The Montera is a warm and elegant senior living community nestled in the peaceful suburbs of La Mesa, California. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping, tree-shaded walking paths, and a welcoming southwest-inspired design, The Montera offers a tranquil, resort-like atmosphere where residents can enjoy both comfort and care. Providing assisted living and memory care services, this community combines a vibrant lifestyle with personalized support to help every resident feel safe, connected, and truly at home.
Conveniently located near La Mesa’s best shopping, dining, and healthcare centers, The Montera offers easy access to everything residents need while maintaining a quiet, relaxing environment. Whether you’re strolling through the gardens, enjoying the California sunshine, or joining friends for a meal, life at The Montera is filled with warmth, friendship, and peace of mind.
The Montera is proud to be recognized for its compassionate, resident-first approach to care. The dedicated staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. The team also provides incontinence support and coordinates on-site visits with local physicians, specialists, and hospice providers. For residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, the community’s memory care team receives advanced training to ensure that each individual receives attentive, respectful, and personalized care.
Dining at The Montera is a highlight of each day. The culinary team prepares nutritious, chef-inspired meals served in a restaurant-style dining room, where residents can share great food and laughter with friends. For those who prefer a quiet night in, room service is available, along with an anytime menu that gives residents the flexibility to dine on their schedule. With housekeeping and laundry services handled by the staff, residents have more time to relax, socialize, and enjoy the things they love most.
Life at The Montera is engaging and joyful, thanks to a full calendar of events designed to promote physical, social, and emotional well-being. Activities include group fitness classes, arts and crafts, happy hours, devotional gatherings, and a wide range of enrichment programs tailored to residents’ unique interests. The goal is simple — to help residents live meaningfully, stay active, and continue growing in a community that feels like family.
Residents can choose from a selection of thoughtfully designed floor plans, including private and semi-private studios or one-bedroom apartments. Each residence features tasteful finishes, accessible layouts, and plenty of natural light. Select apartments include kitchenettes for added convenience, and all units are designed to maximize comfort, privacy, and ease of living. Residents are encouraged to decorate their space with personal touches, making it a true reflection of their style and memories.
At The Montera, you’ll find more than just a place to live — you’ll find a community that supports your independence, honors your individuality, and feels like home every step of the way.
The Montera offers the following levels of care in La Mesa:
Health and wellness support listed for this community includes support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. During a visit, ask how the team builds and reviews each resident’s care plan.
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Residents can choose from one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms, with private bathrooms. Features include kitchenettes, cable or satellite TV, garden views, ground-floor apartments, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet and private patios, decks or balconies. Outside their apartments, residents can enjoy indoor lounges, outdoor seating areas, a computer and media center, a meeting room, a barber shop and a TV lounge.
Meals are provided for residents, with anytime dining, guest meals for visiting family, international cuisine, meals prepared by a professional chef, restaurant-style dining, room service and special dining programs. The kitchen can prepare low-sodium, no-sugar, pureed and vegetarian meals. Other dining spaces include a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.
The activity calendar includes Protestant services, wine tasting, karaoke, pet-focused programs, birthday parties, community service organizations, sensory-based programs, educational speakers / life long learning and community service programs, among 40 listed activities. Off-site outings are organized too. For recreation, there is an arts and crafts center, a ballroom, a billiards lounge, a fitness center, a game room, a movie theater room, a piano or organ, raised garden beds and a swimming pool. Services such as a visiting beautician, housekeeping and laundry service are available.
The Montera is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Languages spoken include English, Filipino and Spanish.
The Montera is located at 5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942. If you are comparing options in the area, browse assisted living and senior care in La Mesa or explore senior living across California.
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What types of care does The Montera offer?
The Montera offers assisted living and memory care in La Mesa, CA. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.
What apartment types are available at The Montera?
The Montera offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.
Does The Montera allow pets?
Yes. The Montera is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.
Does The Montera provide transportation?
The Montera offers complimentary transportation, easy access to public transit and transportation for an extra fee. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.
Where is The Montera located?
The Montera is at 5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942, in La Mesa, California.
How much does The Montera cost?
Pricing at The Montera depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.
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