64 Forty
6440 El Cajon Blvd,
San Diego, CA 92115
$1,979 - $3,279 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+
5580 Aztec Dr,
La Mesa,
CA
91942
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Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+
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Highlights
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pool
- Planned Social Activities
- On-Site Retail
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
About Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+
Waterford Terrace is an independent living retirement community offering the ease of one monthly rental rate with no entry, buy-in or community fees. Adults 55+ can select from a variety of maintenance-free studio and one bedroom floor plans complete with paid utilities (excluding phone), an emergency call system and onsite management team for peace of mind. Residents enjoy three nutritious home-cooked chef prepared meals in the full service dining room. Weekly housekeeping services include cleaning, vacuuming, light dusting, and linen changes. Leave the cooking and cleaning to the trained staffed and relax during your retirement years. This all inclusive senior community is pet friendly and offers a complete calendar of activities, outings, fitness classes, educational and cultural opportunities. Activities include monthly birthday party, bingo nights, canasta, scrabble, chess, and checkers. Residents also enjoy the variety of outings offered to local golf courses, city attractions, and shopping centers. Stay fit in our onsite exercise center, participate in a yoga or tai chi class, enjoy a competitive game of Wii bowling in the media room, or join a 10:30am morning fitness classes or resident walking club. Our community is surrounded by walking paths, perfect for you and your small four legged friend. Slow down the pace and find a book in the library and sit fireside, take in a movie in our theater, challenge a friend to a game of pool, view a cooking demonstration in our large community kitchen or join neighbors on the patio and watch the beautiful sunrise. If you have a need to be pampered, enjoy the convenience of our onsite beauty salon. Whatever your preference, the choice is yours at Waterford Terrace.This senior community is located in La Mesa, California off of I-8, exit at El Cajon Blvd. Within a half mile radius of Waterford Terrace, enjoy the convenience of major grocery, pharmacy services, banking, city transportation, numerous restaurants and city park. We are a quick drive to Lake Murray and about 15 miles from downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport. We invite you to schedule a tour of our beautiful retirement community and have a meal with us. Call today to schedule an appointment for you or your loved one!
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91942 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- On-Site Retail
- Maid Service
- Meal Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Gameroom
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dining Room
- Balcony
- Patio
5580 Aztec Dr,
La Mesa,
CA
91942
Perched on rolling hills nine miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa earns its nickname "the Jewel of the Hills" through a mix of small-city character and genuine Southern California ease. The city sits in San Diego County with close access to Interstate 8 and State Route 125, making commutes into major employment centers straightforward without the density of the urban core. Four San Diego Trolley stations run through the city, connecting residents to Mission Valley, downtown, and beyond without a car.
Neighborhoods like La Mesa Village, Grossmont, Lake Murray, and Fletcher Hills each carry a distinct feel, from walkable main-street streets to hillside residential pockets near trailheads and open space. Grossmont Center anchors retail needs, while La Mesa Boulevard draws locals to coffee shops, taprooms, and casual dining. The weekly Friday farmers market and the annual Oktoberfest celebration in La Mesa Village reflect a community that takes its gathering traditions seriously.
Learn more about living in La Mesa
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | La Mesa, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,973 | $1,634 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,215 | $2,044 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,113 | $2,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,792 | $2,998 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.9 mi |
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ is within 8 minutes or 3.5 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near San Diego State University and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
451 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
897 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
220 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include La Mesa Boulevard, located 1.4 miles from Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+. Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ is near San Diego International, located 12.2 miles or 20 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.4 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 12.9 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 18.2 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 25.3 mi |
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Drive: | 38 min | 28.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.2 mi |
Walkability Near Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
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Mission Trails Regional Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.9 mi |
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Lamar County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 17.0 mi |
Waterford Terrace Senior Living 55+ is 11.9 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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5580 Aztec Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942