Quick answers
- Is The Montera licensed?
- The Montera appears on the official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, licence number 374604855, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Montera have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 225. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Montera?
- 5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, San Diego County, California.
- What is the phone number of The Montera?
- (619) 464-6801, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa (about 0.8 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Casa de Vida Senior Living0.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · capacity 6
- Compassionate Care for Seniors 10.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · capacity 6
- Grossmont Gardens Memory Care0.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · capacity 64
- Grossmont Gardens Senior Living0.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · capacity 425
- Loving Heart Assisted Living LLC0.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · capacity 6
- Maryam RCFE0.0 mi · La Mesa, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Grossmont Hospital0.8 mi · La Mesa, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego4.4 mi · San Diego, CA
- Paradise Valley Hospital7.3 mi · National City, CA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | MONTERA THE |
| Licence number | 374604855 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 225 |
| Address | 5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 |
| County | San Diego |
| State | California |
| Phone | (619) 464‑6801 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances