Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Carmel, CA below include 20 Assisted Living facilities with 7 reviews. On average in Carmel, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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26245 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel, CA, 93923
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Cottages of Carmel was a wonderful place for my mother to spend her final 3 years. The care and compassion starts at the top with Julie and Gina, and filter all the way down to the med techs, the dining personnel and even the cleaning staff. My mot..."
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8545 CARMEL VALLEY ROAD, Carmel, CA, 93923
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My parents decided to sell their home and move to the Manor in 1998. It was one of the best decisions they ever made. The quality of everything in this facility is top notch and when my father came down with Alzheimer's the nursing staff were incredi..."
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25661 Morse Drive, Carmel, CA, 93923
4.0
(3 reviews)
" The physical set-up of Flanders Court is simultaneously gracious, secure, and homey. The handsome garden and patio are integrated into the living area. Internally, residents have access to abundant natural light, eclectic tasteful furnishings, ..."
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200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.6
(57 reviews)
"My father has moved into The Park Lane. It's a beautiful view. People are happy. The food's very good. It's a real restaurant where you can order. They have volunteers that come and greet you and welcome you. I think it's a lovely community. And my f..."
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1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA, 93940
4.8
(9 reviews)
"We toured Ivy Park at Monterey. It was very good and very pleasant. I talked to a few of the residents, and they liked it there. The staff who toured us around was very informative. The apartments were small. I saw their dining commons, the televisio..."
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1201 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955
"Living the Best of the Rest of your life at About Care Assisted Living! Your life's journey has been marked by distinct steps that make you..."
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551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.4
(7 reviews)
"We chose Merrill Gardens at Monterey because they gave us a really good rate on the care. My grandfather is in the assisted living and my grandmother is in the memory care, and so far it's fantastic. Everybody's very polite, and very professional. Th..."
READ MORE3121 Messinger Drive, Marina, CA, 93933
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother is currently in hospice care at Coastal Care Home. Rose, the owner, is very sweet and caring. She considers all of her patients as family and it comes through loud and clear in the care she provides. All of her employees are gracious and ve..."
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966 Carmelo Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.1
(8 reviews)
"Carmelo Park is pretty large, and they have a lot of clients. It seemed nice, and they gave me an excellent tour. The person there was very accommodating and gave me a very good tour. It's a good location and inside was very good, and they have a lit..."
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551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
4.2
(4 reviews)
"We visited here, and Mom will be moving in. We chose it for her because it has assisted living as well as the professional skill nursing function. The place has a very nice warm feeling to it and there is plenty of room. I talked to a resident who li..."
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651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
3.8
(7 reviews)
"My dad moved into assisted living at Canterbury Woods - Pacific Grove. It looks very nice. He knows several people who currently live there and he's able to work out a deal where his current home health aide can continue to be his aide there. The din..."
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1249 Josselyn Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Ave Maria was recommended to us, so we chose this facility. The staff were good. The rooms were modern and very clean. It's really very nice. The food seems to be very good. Their dining room looked modern and clean too. They have an activity directo..."
READ MORE555 FRANCIS AVE, Seaside, CA, 93955
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READ MORE399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA, 93940
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READ MORE850 CONGRESS AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
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15961 toro hills ave, Salinas, CA, 93908
"Songbird Care Homes is a California State-licensed* Board & Care Facility for ages 65+. We have two homes located in Salinas, CA and North M..."
READ MORE1100 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
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READ MORE3028 Independence Ave., Marina, CA, 93933
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2035 Baldwin Ct., Seaside, CA, 93955
"We strive to provide professional and loving care within a comfortable home environment. Specifically, we cater to those who suffer from mem..."
READ MORESeaside
$8,500
Monterey
$4,165
US
$4,000
Salinas
$3,728
Assisted Living costs in Carmel start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Carmel and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Residents in Carmel and all of Monterey County aren't eligible for California's Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program, which pays for services in RCFs in several counties. Carmel seniors who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be eligible for an optional state supplement (OSS) to help pay for the RCF costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Carmel and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Carmel, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Carmel, California, was founded in 1771 with a vision of developing a village by the sea. Today, this seaside town is home to 3,722 people, 36% of whom are aged 65 or older. Some of these seniors may need help with the tasks of daily living, and there are three assisted living facilities within the city limits to accommodate them. Another 15 facilities are available in neighboring communities, such as Grove and Marina.
In Carmel and the rest of California, assisted living facilities are known as Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) and are regulated by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.
Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Carmel-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Ritapatterson
5.0
Review of The Cottages of Carmel
Cottages of Carmel was a wonderful place for my mother to spend her final 3 years. The care and compassion starts at the top with Julie and Gina, and filter all the way down to the med techs, the...
Assisted Living
McPeggy
5.0
Review of Flanders Court of Carmel
The physical set-up of Flanders Court is simultaneously gracious, secure, and homey. The handsome garden and patio are integrated into the living area. Internally, residents have access to...
Assisted Living
Amber10
5.0
Review of The Cottages of Carmel
The Cottages of Carmel is still new. It has one level. Tony likes that he has a nice shower and bathroom, because that’s really important for him. It has nice and decent-sized closets. The light...
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