There are 19 hospice facilities serving La Mesa, California. This includes 8 facilities in La Mesa and 11 nearby. Hospice care costs in California range from about $111 up to $200 per day, with a median cost running about $153. The monthly expense averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. Annually, the average cost is about $55,080, which is on par with the US average of $55,080.
Located within San Diego County, La Mesa is a medium sized city in the State of California. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 20,301,672 people, there are 69,848 within the city itself. The senior community represents around 27% of the overall population.
La Mesa has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has an average per capita income of $34,000. The median household income is $61,000 vs the average of $52,000 for the state of California. The current unemployment rate is about 8.57% and the median home price is $312,000, which is much lower than the state average of $451,500.
La Mesa has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets optimal levels of rain each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, La Mesa has a moderate rate of crime, very poor water quality, and very poor air quality ratings.