Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$3,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Community profile
Waterford Terrace
5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA
Independent Living
★ 4.740 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Waterford Terrace
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$4,800/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,300/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Pick your floor plan
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Schedule a visit →Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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independent living$3,600 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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August 13, 2026 at 5:21 AM PDT
1 change detected in this data refresh
Availability signal updated
Published availability changed from AVAILABLE to no longer current.
Official operator website ↗August 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM PDT
1 change detected in this data refresh
Operator information updated
Operator changed from Sunshine Retirement Living LLC to Top Independent, Assisted & Memory Care.
Family and resident feedback
4.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveReview for Waterford Terrace Retirement Community
[Name Removed] at Waterford was information and helpful. There is a large variation in floor plans at Waterford, creating a slightly different layout from the model visit to the actual apartment received (slightly different size, layout, amenities) [Name Removed] was responsive and flexible with helping us determine the best options for my parents.
★★★★★
PositiveHighly recommended
We know we made the right decision in coming to Waterford Terrace. We could not be happier! We would highly recommend people look and seriously consider Waterford Terrace
★★★★★
PositiveWould highly recommend
This was definitely the very best place for my sister-in-law. She didn't participate in any of the offered activities because she wasn't well. But she did enjoy meeting and getting to know people in the dining room. And the food was delicious. The staff were wonderful. They were always friendly and willing to help. We were concerned about being able to get additional help as it was needed and [name removed]company did a wonderful job. I would be definitely recommend this facility to my friends in San Diego.
★★★★★
PositiveExcellent, detailed, and friendly tour of the entire facility. Thoughtful layout of community areas, with modern conveniences in every private room. Particularly liked seeing the existing residents at lunch, enjoying their food, laughing with each other and the staff.
★★★★★
PositiveThe staff was friendly and professional. The facility was clean and the residents seemed happy. One resident stopped me to tell me that he had visited many places before settling at Waterford, and he felt it was the best decision ever. Recommendations like that speak to the good care residents receive. The only complaint I might have had was the dearth of visitor parking. The nearest parking I found was nearly a quarter mile from the facility.
★★★★★
PositiveWelcoming Environment and Very Good Food
Cleanliness and approachability. Very good food. Horrible bus. No more than 10 people can go on a tour/excursion. If wheelchairs are needed then that takes up a spot too. It's hard to see out the window because the bars between the windows really block your view. They also don't play a lot of classic movies
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Independent Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- September 5, 2026
Current source-published prices
Other published starting prices
These published prices could not be tied to a specific floor plan. A published price does not confirm current availability.
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- Anytime Dining
- Professional Chef
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Room Service
- Vegan
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
Services & convenience
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
- Spanish
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Uncovered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Activities & engagement
- Cooking Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Art Classes
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Tai Chi
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Birthday Parties
- Live Well Programs
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Activities On-site
- Other Religious Services
- Catholic Services
- Jewish Services
- Holiday Parties
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Karaoke
- Wii Bowling
- Day Trips and Outings
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Golf Course or Putting Green
- Billiards Lounge
- Piano or Organ
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Outside Patio
- Barber Shop
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Computer or Media Center
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Full kitchen
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 September 5, 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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