Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$3,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Community profile
5580 Aztec Dr, La Mesa, CA
★ 4.740 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
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. Additionally, the area offers access to top health care facilities! The community is more than walls and windows — it’s a place for residents to enjoy warm meals, game nights, or quiet evenings with friends and family. It’s where residents can feel safe, comfortable, and secure. Most importantly, it's where residents can feel at home. Recognized as an exceptional senior living option, families can rest assured when helping their loved one choose Waterford Terrace for retirement. Waterford Terrace Retirement Community Details The thoughtful community puts resident safety and comfort first by offering a smoke-free environment, ionized air filtering, and regular cleaning throughout the day. The exceptional staff is also there to make sure residents each and every need is met. If a resident is looking for a certain service in the city, they can benefit from the community’s concierge services. If a resident has made plans for a shopping trip or appointment, the community is happy to offer local transportation. When it comes to amenities, residents are in luck. They can keep themselves entertained by joining others in the state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, movie theater, game room, library, and more. They can even join one another to enjoy new activities on the calendar, such as tai chi classes, bingo nights, and off-site day trips! Waterford Terrace Retirement Community Living Arrangements Waterford Terrace offers options for studio and one-bedroom apartments to best accommodate residents’ needs. Each apartment features a living area, kitchenette, full bathroom, closet space, and a lovely patio or balcony. Experience a life well-lived in La Mesa, California, today! Related Articles How to Choose an Independent Living Community to Call Home Independent Living Activities: Promoting a Healthy, Fulfilling Retirement An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$3,900/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Independent Living · 1 bedroom
$4,800/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Independent Living · 2 bedroom
$5,300/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Independent Living · 0 bedroom
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August 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM PDT
Operator changed from Sunshine Retirement Living LLC to Top Independent, Assisted & Memory Care.
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★★★★★
Positive[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.
★★★★★
PositiveWe 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
★★★★★
PositiveThis 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.
★★★★★
PositiveCleanliness 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
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Coverage last checked August 10, 2026.