The Montera5740 Lake Murray BlvdAssisted Living Facility in La Mesa, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
The Montera at a glance
The Montera is one of 8 assisted living facilities listed in La Mesa.
It is licensed for 225 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a La Mesa average of about 37.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited The Montera 9 times, most recently on Jun 12, 2026. There are 3 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Dec 22, 2025
- Last visit
- Jun 12, 2026
- Visits on record
- 9
- Complaints
- 3
Citations: 0 Type A · 0 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Aug 20, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on The Montera and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular assisted living facility services, The Montera is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare The Montera with the other assisted living facilities in La Mesa by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Vons (0.3 mi), Outback Steakhouse (0.3 mi) and Wells Fargo (0.3 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊CVS PharmacyPharmacy0.9 mi
- 🏥0.4 mi
- 🛒VonsGrocery0.3 mi
- 🌳Aztec ParkPark0.4 mi
- 📚La Mesa LibraryLibrary1.2 mi
- ⛪0.4 mi
- 🏦Wells FargoBank0.3 mi
- 🍽️Outback SteakhouseRestaurant0.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about The Montera
- What type of care does The Montera provide?
- The Montera is an assisted living facility in La Mesa, California, licensed for 225 residents.
- Where is The Montera located?
- The Montera is at 5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, California 91942. It is near Aztec Park.
- When was The Montera last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited The Montera on Jun 12, 2026.
- Has The Montera had any citations?
- The state's public record for The Montera lists no citations.
- Who operates The Montera?
- The state license for The Montera is held by S-H Montera Opco Llc; Msl Community Management LLC, first licensed on Dec 22, 2025.
- Who can live at The Montera?
- The state licenses The Montera to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. Approved for 225 non-ambulatory of which 20 maybe bedridden in any room. Approved for delayed egress in building an courtyards. Hospice waiver for 25."
- Does The Montera care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. The Montera's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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