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Waterford Terrace

5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA

Independent Living

★ 4.742 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Waterford Terrace

Waterford Terrace is an astonishing retirement community that boasts a Southern-style exterior, encompassed in tall, lush palm trees. Located near the Mission Trails Regional Park, residents can enjoy beautiful golf courses, walking trails, and fishing at Lake Murray. The city of La Mesa is a suburb of San Diego, offering residents an abundance of cultural events, recreation centers, and attractions to utilize.…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked September 30, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,900/month

Care fees not included

Checked September 30, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,400/month

Care fees not included

Checked September 30, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.

independent living$3,600 observed · tracking future changes
$3,600Aug 10, 2026

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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  1. September 30, 2026 at 3:02 AM PDT

    3 changes detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    2 Bedrooms published price changed from $5,300 to $5,400.

    Published source ↗

    Published price updated

    Studio published price changed from $3,900 to $4,000.

    Published source ↗

    Published price updated

    1 Bedroom published price changed from $4,800 to $4,900.

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  2. 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    Published availability changed from AVAILABLE to no longer current.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 ↗
  3. 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 42 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.

★★★★★

Positive

our experience

The staff is helpful and always responsive to concerns. The apartment sizes were smaller than expected but satisfactory to the need. Yes, I would recommend my experience with Waterford Estates to others.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
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Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 25, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Waterford Terrace Retirement Community

Just that we are completely satisfied with our choice of Waterford Terrace. We would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 1, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review 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.

AnonymousApril 23, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Highly 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

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousApril 3, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Would 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.

Lynn WMarch 10, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Excellent, 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.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Melissa Leigh PaulFebruary 24, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 22, 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.

Independent Living$3,600/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked August 10, 2026

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 October 22, 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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