Grossmont Gardens Memory Care
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.
64-bed community Rank #1051 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1051st out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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.
3 years in operation Rank #1210 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1210th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 83 / 100 Rank #338 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 338th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 7, 2023
CountySan Diego
License Number80000337
RCFE Number374604675
Grossmont Gardens Memory Care is legally operated by Vista La Mesa Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Natalie Carlborg.
Respite Care
Specific ProgramsCare Services, 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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
9 citations
36 total visits
22 complaint visits
2 official inspections
Inspection Score
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1051 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1051st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per year (9% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total visits (125% above)
• Complaint visits (69% above)
• Other visits (71% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (10% below)
• Citations per year (9% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
May 15, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 10 | This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 3 | 3.3 | This facility has 9% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 9% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 36 | 16 | This facility has 125% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (36 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 125% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 22 | 13 | This facility has 69% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 69% worse Rank #1162 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1162nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (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.
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 recent citations?
Grossmont Gardens Memory Care has had 9 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care?
Yes — there are 28 photos of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care?
Grossmont Gardens Memory Care is located at CA.
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