Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in La Mesa.
Updated July 2026
La Mesa, CA has 21 licensed assisted living homes (1,008 beds, averaging 48.0 per home). It sits in San Diego County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.7/10, with 209,754 seniors 75+ growing 9.0%.
Licensed homes
21
La Mesa
Licensed beds
1,008
total
Avg home size
48.0 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.7/10
Moderate
The La Mesa assisted living market
La Mesa has 21 licensed assisted living homes totaling 1,008 beds — an average of 48.0 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of San Diego County, it draws on a 75+ population of 209,754 growing 9.0%, with a senior median income of $78,324. See the full San Diego County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in La Mesa, CA?
La Mesa has 21 licensed assisted living homes with about 1,008 total beds.
Is La Mesa a good place to open an assisted living home?
La Mesa is in San Diego County, which scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 9.0%. Current local supply is 21 homes.
What county is La Mesa in?
La Mesa is in San Diego County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.