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They don't really honor the contract residents sign. When my sister moved in her contract said laundry was free. That's one of the reasons we went with them. Most other places charge. 10 months after she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Monte Vista Village is a charming senior community in Lemon Grove, CA, in San Diego County. We offer excellent assisted living and independent living options. Located amongst 7.5 acres of land (including a stunning tiered waterfall), Monte Vista Village is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy...
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I am currently a resident at Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon and the overall experience has been great. However, please note, you must arrange for medical help from outside services. This is something...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...
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Sunrise provides very good care for my sister. She has adapted well to her environment and enjoys the activities and entertainment they provide. Care staff is very friendly and provide updates on my sister's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About Sunrise at La Costa Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in Carlsbad, CA Adjacent to shopping, dining, theaters, and more Near La Costa Urgent Care and Scripps Coastal Medical Center Beautifully manicured grounds, walking paths, and outdoor seating areas Sunrise at...
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When it comes to the meals and dining service the hours for lunch are to short and too early.. For the activities I have not been able to participate in any events so far. I do like my apartment, but I am...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.
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We find the staff to be pleasant and helpful when asked and that it is not a huge facility. The location is convenient for our family and the apartment is comfortable for my mother. The lack of outdoor...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pacifica Senior Living Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA offering assisted living and independent living services to seniors and their families. Welcome to Encinitas, California, a moderately-sized town located just 25 miles north of San Diego and 95 miles south of Los Angeles. At Pacifica...
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We moved my sister in in February. I received notice today that her both her rent and her Level of Care monthly charges are going up by almost [amount removed] on 7/1! I'm in shock! This is an older...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do.Here at our assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your favorite hobbies and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like yoga, you have choices...
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I would recommend to others, gladly. Place for Mom helped me so much in our family's difficult journey. My Place for Mom advisor has been helping a good friend of mine with her mother's issues. Thank you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help older adults find greater well-being.This independent and assisted living community...
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Very friendly and helpful staff. The facility is very homey with a lot of enriching activities. The room sizes are nice and we really like the layout which makes it very comfortable for my mom.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Sabre Springs is an assisted living and memory care community. Residents can live in Assisted Living without care and age in place, adding in care as needed. Every resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their individual needs by a designated care manager who get to...
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My loved one is very happy at Westmont of Encinitas. They've had their issues with adequate staffing esp. caregivers. But she's made many friends, stays active, food is really good(4 out of 5) and she's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother is an introvert so she does not participate in many activities but they do offer many. Some more intellectual activities would be nice. Lectures etc. Staff and residents are friendly. Place is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Belmont Village facility at Sabre Springs is located in the attractive residential community of Poway. Situated in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as 'The City in the Country' and prides itself on the fact that much of the area is preserved as dedicated open space. With great views...
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We chose Bayshire Torrey Pines because of the cheerfulness and the friendly attitudes of everybody there. The staff are amazing, especially [name removed], [name remove]'s caregiver [name removed] loves her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Do more of what you love every day.At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus.With several floorplans to choose from, including studio, one-bedroom and...
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I have been an independent resident at the Vi La Jolla Village for two wonderful years and recently suffered a fall. While I have actively been participating in exercise, balance, and mind-body activities,...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vi at La Jolla Village is a Life Plan Community, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), located in San Diego, California, within the ‘Golden Triangle’. Our location offers spectacular views with access to high-end shopping, dining, parks, and walking trails. Our retirement...
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Chateau La Jolla is at the end of Prospect street , very quiet area. and yet close to downtown La Jolla, one shot block from the ocean , parallel with Coast Blvd . I moved in August 2023. [name removed]...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Chateau La Jolla is a 105-unit Luxurious Residential Independent Living Apartment Community in the midst of one of the most exclusive and beautiful locations in Southern California. Chateau La Jolla consists of three French Normandy-designed buildings on a 1.63-acre site partially overlooking the...
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Caring, friendly staff. They listen to the residents and try new things to keep the experience fresh. It is in a pretty area of town, open, bright shared facilities. Apartments for each resident have nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pacifica Senior Living Poway is located in Poway, CA. Poway is a part of San Diego County, and this independent living community provides seniors with a great location to call home. Poway offers much to do and see, so that residents and their guests always have entertainment options. Those who...
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The beautiful home at Rancho Santa Fe Villa was always kept spotless and clean. Located in an exclusive residential community, it was a very clean facility at all times. The staff was very caring and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will discover that our Rancho Santa Fe Villa Assisted Living Facility offers an unprecedented level of personalized attention and care. You will also appreciate the value of knowing that the world around the person you...
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8.0
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My siblings and I needed to place our then 93 year old father in an independent living facility as he did not want to live with his children but could no longer live on his own. He had always lived on his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The beautifully appointed senior living community of Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea, California provides an exceptional level of service and support for independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's residents. Nestled in the hillside along Manchester Avenue with views of the San Elijo...
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44 Floor plans available
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I highly recommend this facility to others. The food is really good. The décor is very nice and perfectly suited to the tastes of my mother's generation. The high ceiling in her room is nice. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About Sunrise of La JollaCommunity & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in San Diego, CAClose to Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaGorgeous views of the Pacific oceanNear La Jolla Country Club and La Jolla's downtownSunrise of Pacific Beach in San Diego, California, provides exclusive...
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My Dad was so well cared for here. He loved his staff, loved the delicious food, and thought his apartment overlooking the open space in Santa Luz was so nice. He loved to look out his windows at the view....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Casa Aldea Senior Living, a beautifully designed boutique Assisted Living and Memory Care community uniquely located near the communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Santaluz in San Diego, CA, expect the extraordinary. Casa Aldea ensures senior living is firmly in the 21st Century with its...
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Things are a little unsettled at the moment, this facility is now on its second director. At first i really liked how they had free laundry included, but now they have set up pay laundry. You used to only...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Legacy Hills at Poway, a community providing residents with a living experience that is designed to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Our Poway, CA community takes an innovative approach toward 55+ independent living that’s focused on a vibrant and fun social life while still providing...
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Our loved one is happy here
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The community is friendly. The apartment is spacious and bright. Daily exercise classes are offered to promote continued movement. The location is very convenient with banks, stores and eateries within...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the exclusive community of Rancho Bernardo, The Remington Club is a vibrant, independent, and assisted living community surrounded by serene gardens, breathtaking mountain views, and centrally located near shopping and restaurants. Our newly refreshed common spaces provide...
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The meals and dining service has been excellent, and they have really great activities for us to participate in. Based on my experience so far I would recommend the White Sands community to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waking up each morning and taking a morning stroll along the coastline before joining friends for a round of golf at the Torrey Pine Golf Course or an outing to the Museum of Contemporary Art. End the day dining alfresco as you watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. For the residents of White...
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I had good stay. They took good care of me while I healed up. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Staff is courteous and responsive. Now I am able to return to work.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cloisters of the Valley offers complete residential senior care in a private, caring environment. If you are looking into an assisted living facility for your loved one, you will want to make sure you are getting the best medical care in the most home-like environment possible. Please stop by to...
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Undoubtedly, Casa Aldea at University City Village is a unique senior living community. I could sense the kind, inviting vibe this establishment emanates as soon as I came through the doors—the same vibe I...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's been a pleasure getting to know The Glen at Scripps Ranch and finding a new home for my Uncle while working with amazing people. We've been to the Glen in recent months, with my parents now living in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Mira Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mira Mesa is $4,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $2,969 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mira Mesa, CA vs. nearby cities

Mira Mesa, CA
$4,580/mo
$4,640/mo
$4,659/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mira Mesa, CA vs. the state and national average

Mira Mesa, CA
$4,580/mo
U.S. national average
$3,984/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mira Mesa vs. other types of senior living

$5,790/mo
Independent Living
$4,580/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mira Mesa, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,307/mo
Studio
$6,720/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,843/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,788/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$10,998/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mira Mesa over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mira Mesa

Recent reviews for independent living in Mira Mesa

Pacifica Senior Living Vista

4.8
I recently visited my Grandmother and it was so sweet! How they hosted events for the residents was so heartwarming. The staff was so nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed how respectful and involved they are in my grandmothers care.

White Sands, a CCRC in La Jolla, CA

5.0
White Sands facility has everything from independent living to skilled nursing. They have a lot of activities to offer, it is in a really beautiful location. We could not be happier with our decision, we know our mother is safe there. The food is excellent with a wide range of choices. The rooms ...
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Bayshire Carlsbad

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they are very interactive with the residence, responsive, and also very friendly and kind The rooms sizes feel a little small, My dad is happy with the food and it looks good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Mira Mesa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mira Mesa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mira Mesa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mira Mesa independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mira Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mira Mesa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
7.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mira Mesa independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mira Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mira Mesa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
34.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mira Mesa independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Mira Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mira Mesa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
27.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.8%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.8%
36.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
38.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
45.3%
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Monte Vista Village, Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon and Cypress Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mira Mesa, California. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Mira Mesa, California. See the full list.

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