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Assisted Living Communities in Monterey, California

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Rates in Monterey are higher than the norms across California and the United States, differing respectively by $300 and $1,050. The area is also more expensive than the state’s capital city, Sacramento, although by only $325. Costs increase substantially near the Bay Area, with fees in San Francisco averaging $6,319 per month. Further north, Santa Rosa has one of the highest rates in California; seniors here spend about $7,048, which is $1,498 higher than Monterey’s average.

Monterey

$5,550

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Sacramento

$5,225

San Francisco

$6,319

Santa Rosa

$7,048

Paying for Assisted Living in Monterey

 

In Monterey, seniors can expect to pay an average of $5,550 per month to cover their assisted living expenses.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Monterey

Medi-Cal will pay for assisted living facilities in Monterey, when medically necessary, as they will for seniors across the state of California. The Monterey County Department of Social Services assists seniors financially, namely through their Supplemental Security Income Advocacy Program which helps seniors qualify for assistance through the Social Security Administration. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The number and complexity of services provided greatly influence the costs of senior care. Assisted living, priced at $5,550 per month in Monterey, helps seniors maintain a balance between an independent lifestyle and comprehensive care. In-home care, a pricier option that exceeds the cost of assisted living by $1,314, provides support with daily tasks in the senior’s own home. Home health care, slightly more expensive at $7,007, includes basic medical assistance. Nursing homes are a significantly costlier option; a semi-private room starts at $10,646 per month in this type of facility, costing an extra $5,096 for its advanced medical services compared to assisted living.

In-Home Care

$6,864

Home Health Care

$7,007

Assisted Living Facility

$5,550

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,646

Note: Data for Monterey was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Santa Cruz, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Monterey

Monterey 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 Monterey, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Monterey

 

Monterey Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Caroline

I visited this facility

Review of Merrill Gardens at Monterey

Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a newer facility. The rooms are just quite small and I think it was more expensive. So, even though it had a newer facility, the financing of it was going to be a...

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Caroline

I visited this facility

Review of The Park Lane

We visited The Park Lane three times. There was one bad experience, but it had nothing to do with the facility. The gentleman, who was the director of sales, was very thorough, and we loved the...

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Assisted Living

Reviewer#RD1215dg

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Park Lane

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...

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