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200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey, CA 93940
4.6
(59 reviews)
"I toured The Park Lane. They showed me what all of them looked like, the one bedroom. They also showed me the outside amenities and the inside amenities, and some other rooms were not attached to the main building. He showed me those as well, which I..."
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290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
4.4
(25 reviews)
"We toured Vista Harden Ranch which I love, and may transfer my husband there. There's not a whole lot of difference in fee. I just got a much better feeling of a high overhead mounted shower. Vista Harden Ranch is very, very spacious, with high ceili..."
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1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
4.5
(20 reviews)
"We loved Ivy Park at Salinas. It was very well run and maintained, but I think the size of it would make it easy for some people to kind of get lost in the big crowd. It was nice for a retirement community, but it was too big for what we wanted. The ..."
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1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA 93940
4.8
(9 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Monterey was very nice and clean. There seemed to be a lot of activities. All the people I met and interacted with were great. They seemed to have a passion for what they're doing. They had something for them to do all the time, painting,..."
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1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
4.3
(11 reviews)
"My dad moved into Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's a small facility, but it is very nice. The people are very caring and attentive. It just got renovated, so it looks like a boutique hotel. I'm really very, very pleased with it. He..."
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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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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
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Pacific Grove Senior Living was just bought out by another company. They were in transition so I'm expecting that there will be a lot of improvements coming soon, but when I visited, it was super sad. We did not want to put our mom there. It didn't s..."
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8545 CARMEL VALLEY ROAD, Carmel, CA 93923
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My mother is in Carmel Valley Manor. They are very good. The food is excellent. The staff is great. The care is good. ..."
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200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My brother is currently in Merrill Gardens at Monterey. I have found them to be very responsive. It's a very uplifting atmosphere. They have lots of activities. The facility has amazingly 12-hour restaurant-style dining. So, they can go downstairs an..."
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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..."
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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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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551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
4.2
(4 reviews)
"I went to the facility. I have eaten there more than four times. The plus is that you can walk downtown Pacific Grove in a few minutes. That's wonderful. They have for people who have independent living, they have apartments, their whole wall is glas..."
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1249 Josselyn Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Ave Maria (St Francis Care Center) was recommended by several people. My mom has been a devout Catholic all her life and the fact that they have a chapel there and a mass everyday and that was very important, that is why we chose this place for her. ..."
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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, ..."
READ MORE745 Carmelita Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My friend is at Queen of Angels II RCFE. There are five residents currently, but the maximum number of residents is six. Three ladies live in the home, so there are at least two caregivers around the clock. The owner comes in every other day and chec..."
READ MORE399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA 93940
"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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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 MORE555 FRANCIS AVE, Seaside, CA 93955
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in Salinas is $7,100 per month, and seniors in other areas of Monterey County can expect to pay comparable rates. In comparison to the United States as a whole, the area is about $2,800 more expensive. Costs are also $2,100 higher than the California average of $5,000 per month.
Average assisted living costs in Monterey County are the highest in California. The cost in Los Angeles, in the southern part of the state, is identical to the statewide average, which is $2,100 less than in Monterey County. Further north, seniors living in Oxnard pay $5,845, or $1,255 below the average in Monterey County. Costs drop even further outside of the expensive Bay Area; in Sacramento, for example, residents pay $5,395, which is $1,705 more affordable. In San Francisco and San Jose, both of which are among the state’s most expensive cities for assisted living, costs are $6,100 and $5,875 per month, or $1,000 and $1,225 less than in Monterey County. To the north, seniors in Napa can expect to pay $6,250 per month, which is $850 lower. In Santa Cruz, the seat of neighboring Santa Cruz County, the average cost is just $300 less at $6,800 per month.
Monterey County/Salinas
$7,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Los Angeles
$5,000
Sacramento
$5,395
Oxnard
$5,845
San Jose
$5,875
San Francisco
$6,100
Napa
$6,250
Santa Cruz
$6,800
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Monterey County through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted 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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Monterey County | (800) 510-2020 | The local Aging and Disability Resource Connection works alongside Monterey County’s Area Agency on Aging to improve the lives of older adults within the county limits. The agency’s “No Wrong Door” approach incorporates all the services seniors might need in one place. Services include referrals to community-based supportive resources and assistance in the creation of a personalized care plan. |
| Monterey County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (831) 758-4011 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program works to protect the rights of those who live in assisted living and other residential care facilities throughout Monterey County. The program’s volunteers advocate for the well-being of older adults who are victims of neglect and abuse. The ombudsman can also help guide seniors and their families through the process of choosing a long-term care community that meets their particular requirements. |
| Monterey County Military and Veterans Affairs Office | (831) 647-7613 | Monterey County’s Military and Veterans Affairs Office provides a variety of free services to those who served in the military. Veterans receive unbiased information about the benefits they earned, and volunteers offer one-on-one help with their applications. Those with a service-connected disability may be eligible for a monthly financial compensation, and seniors and their dependents may qualify for a VA pension or Aid and Attendance benefits. |
| ITN Monterey County | (831) 233-3447 | ITN Monterey County, a not-for-profit organization, offers low-cost alternatives to older adults who can’t use standard public transportation. Seniors can use this service for medical appointments, grocery shopping and recreational meetings. Rides must be scheduled in advance to avoid additional fees, and the program is available to seniors aged 60 and over. Although a small fee is required for each trip, those with low incomes may be eligible for the Road Scholarship funding program. |
| Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program | (800) 434-0222 | The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program provides personalized advice on Medicare and health insurance coverage at no cost to seniors. Volunteers offer unbiased information and help older adults select a care plan that meets their budget and medical needs. Seniors can receive assistance with submitting claims and avoiding Medicare fraud, abuse and errors. Assistance is also available in Spanish. |
| Scholze Park Center | (831) 646-3878 | The Scholze Park Center offers a range of recreational activities and services to help Monterey County seniors maintain an active lifestyle and improve their well-being. Programs include dance, fitness and sewing classes, and art workshops. The center also organizes group trips to local attractions, as well as parties and holiday celebrations. Technology coaching is available for adults who want to enhance their computer skills, and some classes may be offered online. |
Monterey County-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
Caroline
2.0
Review of Pacific Grove Senior Living
Pacific Grove Senior Living was just bought out by another company. They were in transition so I'm expecting that there will be a lot of improvements coming soon, but when I visited, it was super...
Assisted Living
Caroline
4.0
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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Assisted Living
Caroline
4.0
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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