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The Montera
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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The Montera Description
The Montera is a very large 225 bed community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in La Mesa, California and is part of the MBK Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 15 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many families have reported their loved ones are happy, healthy, and thriving at the Montera.
- Residents enjoy a variety of daily activities, good food, and excellent facilities.
- Staff is described as friendly, helpful, and caring, significantly contributing to the positive living experience of the residents.
- The Montera has been praised for its renovated spaces, good dining facilities, and the overall care provided to the residents.
- Some residents have expressed satisfaction with the quality of food and the well-maintained grounds, including a koi fish pond.
- Family members appreciate the peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well cared for and have noted the professional and organized nature of the facility.
Negative Reviews:
- Concerns have been raised about the treatment and compensation of caregivers, with reports of overwork and unfair treatment.
- Some reviews mention a lack of professionalism among higher-ups and issues with staff communication and responsiveness.
- There have been complaints about inadequate care leading to the relocation of residents to other facilities.
- Issues with sanitation, employee behavior, and management practices have been highlighted by a former employee.
- There have been reports of miscommunication between staff and families, leading to unresolved issues and dissatisfaction.
- Some families have experienced problems with mail delivery and billing, leading to financial complications.
Mixed Reviews:
- While many reviews praise the care and environment at the Montera, others highlight significant areas of concern, particularly regarding staff treatment and management practices.
- The facility has been described as both a wonderful place for loved ones and a place with serious issues needing attention.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is La Mesa which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 60,089 (large town).
- The average income is $68,175, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 59
- Average Temperature: 68.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 63 days of rain and 301 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.93 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.06 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.68 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.5 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.76 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 120.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 6.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Vons
0.3 miles awayCostco
0.8 miles awayVine Ripe Market
0.8 miles awayFrasier Farms
0.8 miles awayWalmart
1.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
40262
0.5 miles awayLake Murray Boulevard & Maryland Avenue
0.7 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
0.3 miles awayBank of America
1.1 miles awayCalifornia Bank & Trust
1.3 miles awayChase
1.8 miles awayU.S. Bank Branch
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System
1.1 miles awaySharp Grossmont Hospital
1.2 miles awayAlvarado Hospital
1.7 miles awayCrestwood Behavioral Health San Diego
3.7 miles awayKaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
3.8 miles awayPharmacies
La Mesa Pharmacy
1.5 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.5 miles awayWalgreens
3.0 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.3 miles awayRite Aid
4.0 miles awayDentists
Palm Dental Group
3.5 miles awayDental Arts San Diego
3.6 miles awayKorel Family Dentistry
4.2 miles awayFamily Dental Groups
4.9 miles awaySun Valley Dental Care
5.2 miles awayParks
Mission Trails Regional Park
0.4 miles awayAztec Park
0.4 miles awaySunset Park
0.4 miles awayJackson Park
0.4 miles awaySan Carlos Community Park
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
4.5 miles awayShopping
Grossmont Center North
0.8 miles awayTrolley Town Center
0.9 miles away8800 Grossmont Blvd
1.4 miles awayHawthorne Crossings
7.4 miles awayWestfield Plaza Bonita
9.0 miles awayCulture
La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
1.2 miles awayStagehouse Theatre
2.4 miles awaySDSU Open Air Theater
2.6 miles awayMt. Helix Amphitheater
2.9 miles awayAmphitheater
3.2 miles awayRestaurants
Outback Steakhouse (closed)
0.3 miles awayPatty's Cafe
0.6 miles awayPho Superbowl
0.7 miles awayThe Grill at Vine Ripe
0.8 miles awayChili's
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