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Assisted Living Communities in Salinas, California

Salinas sits south of the San Francisco Bay Area along the eastern border of the Monterey Bay Area, roughly 10 miles south of the Salinas River. This region holds 52 assisted living communities, including 6 within Salinas, providing a variety of options for prospective residents. In 2024, seniors in this region pay around $7,709 per month for assisted living, with local rates trending well above California’s median of $6,250.

Based on feedback from residents and visitors, we find an overall consumer satisfaction rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars. For more details, see the 258 reviews reviews in our directory.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Salinas, CA and Nearby Cities

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey places assisted living rates in Salinas at around $7,709 per month, which tracks higher than California’s baseline of $6,250 and the national median of $5,350. Further inland, monthly fees trend lower, with seniors paying about $3,195 in Merced and approximately $2,925 in Madera. However, in nearby Santa Cruz, care costs run higher at roughly $8,130.

Salinas

$7,709

California

$6,250

The United States

$5,350

Santa Cruz

$8,130

Merced

$3,195

Madera

$2,925

Fresno

$6,750

Paying for Assisted Living in Salinas, CA

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Salinas

Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Salinas 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.

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 Living in Salinas, CA

Assisted living costs in Salinas come in near $7,709 per month, providing moderate pricing compared to other senior care solutions in the city. For example, seniors who require skilled nursing at home pay about $2,000 less for home health care. On the other hand, nursing home costs run higher at roughly $10,555.

Home Health Care

$5,720

Assisted Living Facility

$7,709

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$10,555

Free Assisted Living Resources in Salinas

Salinas has a lot to offer its older population, as the following resource examples show. It can help seniors deal with issues with their assisted living facilities, know where to go for medical assistance, understand where to get low-cost and free transportation and how to give back to their communities.

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Long-Term Care Ombudsman(831) 755-4466Seniors concerned about the quality of care in their assisted living community can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a free support service provided by the AAA Division of the Department of Social Services of Monterey County. The ombudsman will investigate the senior’s complaint and seek to resolve the conflict between them and their care provider. Families of residents and others can register concerns with the ombudsman too. Additional support includes educating seniors about their rights in long-term care facilities.
Monterey County Area Agency on Aging(800) 510-2020Monterey County Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource organization dedicated to supporting seniors in Salinas and providing them with free or subsidized services to enhance their lives. These include referring people to free legal services specializing in aspects of the law as it applies to seniors. The agency also manages multiple senior centers throughout Monterey County. They provide older citizens with places to socialize within their age group and participate in activities focused on physical and mental well-being.
VA DoD Outpatient Clinic(831) 884-1000The Major General William H. Gourley VA DoD Outpatient Clinic provides a range of medical services for vets and their spouses. These include cardiology, orthopedics, treatment for diabetics and geriatrics. The clinic is part of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, with the nearest VA medical center being approximately 85 minutes north in Palo Alto.
Monterey Bay RSVP(831) 224-3874RSVP connects Monetary County citizens aged 55 and over with nonprofit organizations that support their communities. Seniors submit the hours they’re available to serve, and RSVP finds the best fit for them. Volunteer opportunities are wide and varied and include working in thrift stores, driving seniors to medical appointments, working in senior centers and teaching others a new skill, such as a foreign language. RSVP also works in the counties of Santa Cruz and San Benito.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Salinas

Salinas-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jennifer

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Review of Vista Harden Ranch

I toured Vista Harden Ranch. I liked that facility a lot. I liked that it had multiple unit sizes to choose from. I felt like it was very clean. Everything seemed fairly new and updated. Their...

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Jennifer

I visited this facility

Review of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

I visited Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care. The food smelled phenomenal and the staff during the tour said that they have good food there. It's a smaller based community, so that was...

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Terri

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

Review of Vista Harden Ranch

My mother is in Vista Harden Ranch. It's a smaller group, and a lot of the people that are there are very quiet and they don't talk. They don't seem to have much life in them and Mom's kind of full...

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