Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,813/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Community profile
The Montera
5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.6103 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About The Montera
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,650/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,132/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,100/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Assisted Living Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 260 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$4,500/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Assisted Living Medium Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 324 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$4,700/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Assisted Living Large Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 376 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$5,000/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Assisted Living Deluxe Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 450 sq ft
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,600–$6,000/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked August 13, 2026Assisted Living One Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom · 2 bathroom · 648 sq ft
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,925/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked November 4, 2026Memory Care Shared Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 450 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$6,200/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Memory Care Private Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 260 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$6,500/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Memory Care Medium Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 324 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$7,200/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Memory Care Large Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom · 1 bathroom · 376 sq ft
Published monthly price
Schedule a visit →$7,600/month
Care-fee inclusion not stated
Official operator website ↗ · Checked October 5, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$4,813 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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October 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM PDT
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Published price updated
Memory Care Large Studio published price changed from $7,200 to $7,600.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Memory Care Medium Studio published price changed from $6,800 to $7,200.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Memory Care Private Studio published price changed from $6,135 to $6,500.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Assisted Living Medium Studio published price changed from $4,400 to $4,700.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Assisted Living Studio published price changed from $4,100 to $4,500.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Assisted Living Large Studio published price changed from $4,600 to $5,000.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Assisted Living One Bedroom published price changed from $6,500 to $7,000.
Official operator website ↗Published price updated
Memory Care Shared Studio published price changed from $5,470 to $6,200.
Official operator website ↗
Family and resident feedback
4.6 out of 5 from 103 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveRecommended retirement community
They have great staff, lots of food choices, lots of activities. It is kept very clean. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
★★★★★
CriticalI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother was at The Montera, and she hated it, sadly. She was there for three weeks. She was in memory care, and I think that was part of the problem. It was a nice place. In terms of finding a place for your senior parent, I recommend it. It's just my mom was so spoiled, she didn't like it. She was in between, because sometimes she had lucid moments and she was perfectly normal, but she was with all these people who completely lost their minds. It was really hard for her to be in there. She was in a ver…
★★★★★
PositiveExcellent facility. Food looked really good. Friendly staff. Resort style environment. In addition, it’s a great values
★★★★★
CriticalRooms were better sized at this building, but the distance to walk to anything was TOO much for my father. We will keep looking. Staff was great and the buildings were lovely however.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for The Montera
My mother was a resident there for several months before her passing. I can't say enough about the beautiful care she received. There are some truly wonderful people working there. The facility is quite inviting. It has multiple buildings, outdoor space, a theater, a puzzle room, a Koi Pond, and more. There are plenty of daily activities to keep everybody busy. The food was good. There was a wide variety to choose from. I would give the Montera a higher rating, but there were several issues with medication mixups…
★★★★★
PositiveReview for The Montera
We were impressed with Montera as a place for [name removed] to be placed. Unfortunately, [name removed] condition changed before we could move in and the family felt that it was best for her to come to our home under hospice. The Montera was very understanding of our needs and assisted us in every way they could in helping us make the change to home care. Wish it would have worked out to place her in the Montera because it was apparent that they have an outstanding facility. I would recommend them.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- MBK Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- November 4, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Room Service
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Low / No Sodium
- International Cuisine
- Vegetarian
- Pureed Meals
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Medication Management
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- High Acuity Care
- Incontinence Care
Services & convenience
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Filipino
- Spanish
- English
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Covered Parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Transportation at Cost
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Activities & engagement
- Bible Study Group
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cooking Classes
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Catholic Services
- Birthday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Cooking Club
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Book Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Reminiscence Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Holiday Parties
- Other Religious Services
- Walking Club
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Sensory-based Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Protestant Services
- Gardening Club
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Water Aerobics
Outdoor spaces
- Piano or Organ
- Swimming Pool
- Game Room
- Fitness Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Raised Garden Beds
- Computer or Media Center
- Outside Patio
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Beauty Salon
- Central Fireplace
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Kitchenette
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked November 4, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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Published price comparison
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