Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · California, CA

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · California, CA

Overview of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

A specialized memory care community operated by Vista La Mesa Senior Living, Inc., is Grossmont Gardens Memory Care. It provides compassionate care for individuals experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline. Found in a highly walkable area (Walk Score 83), the community benefits from outstanding neighborhood accessibility, making it convenient for family visits and community engagement. Serving the community for three years, it accommodates 64 residents in a focused, person-centered atmosphere.

As a dedicated memory care community, Grossmont Gardens Memory Care specializes in creating a secure, therapeutic setting tailored to support residents at various stages of memory loss and dementia. It offers specialized memory care programming and respite care services, providing long-term residential support and temporary relief options for family caregivers. The care approach spotlights individualized attention and maintaining dignity and independence for each resident. Situated in the highly walkable La Mesa area with a Walk Score of 83, the facility is accessible for visitors who prefer to walk or navigate with no extensive parking challenges. The neighborhood provides easy access to local amenities and services.

The community is subject to regular state inspections and regulatory oversight to ensure quality care standards are maintained.

Families are encouraged to tour the facility directly and speak with the care team to learn more about daily operations, programming, activities, staffing ratios, and how Grossmont Gardens supports residents’ unique needs and preferences. For additional information about amenities, activities, specialized care programs, and available pricing, interested families should contact the facility directly.

Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #1044 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1044th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #1219 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1219th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #337 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 337th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 7, 2023
CountySan Diego
License Number80000337
RCFE Number374604675

Ownership & Operating Entity

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care is legally operated by Vista La Mesa Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Natalie Carlborg.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsCare Services, Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

Contact Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

9 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Rank #1051 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1051st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 9 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (125% above)
• Complaint visits (69% above)
• Other visits (71% above)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 910 This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 3616 This facility has 125% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (36 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 125% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2213 This facility has 69% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (22 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 69% worse Rank #1156 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 127 This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (12 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 71% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

Who is the owner of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care?

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care is legally operated by Vista La Mesa Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Natalie Carlborg.

Is Grossmont Gardens Memory Care in a walkable area?

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Grossmont Gardens Memory Care been in business?

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Grossmont Gardens Memory Care?

No, Grossmont Gardens Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care?

Natalie Carlborg is the administrator of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care.

How many beds does Grossmont Gardens Memory Care have?

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care has 64 beds.

Has Grossmont Gardens Memory Care had any citations?

Grossmont Gardens Memory Care has had 9 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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