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.
52 Results
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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1501 Skyline Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
4.2
(13 reviews)
"Bonjour! We have been so happy with our stay at Cypress Ridge thus far. It is hard enough to need medical care during these trying times, but they have gone above and beyond to make the stay remarkable. We especially appreciate the visitation offered..."
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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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7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
4.0
(36 reviews)
"My mother is on a waitlist with the Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. They're an awesome place. So the first thing that impressed me about the tour was the representative, her name is Lisa. I have a friend whose mom is at Merrill Gardens and he recommended ..."
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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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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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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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200 LIGHTHOUSE AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
3.4
(5 reviews)
"I am beyond pleased with the efficiency & professionalism of the Director of Admissions, Mariah. She was a godsend when trying to get my mom transferred out of a facility that was beyond negligent and into Pacific Grove Healthcare Center. She was pat..."
READ MORE115 Gera Court, Watsonville, CA 95076
"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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310 Hathaway Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE3028 Independence Ave., Marina, CA 93933
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE155 Laken Court, Watsonville, CA 95076
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE3370 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
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READ MORE922 Brewington Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA 93940
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919 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076
"Valley Heights, a privately owned “Apartment Community” for Independent Seniors, provides accommodation and services to meet the needs and e..."
READ MORE99 Airport Blvd. Suite B, Freedom, CA 95019
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE850 CONGRESS AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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25527 Flanders Dr, Carmel By The Sea, CA 93923
"Welcome to Agape of Carmel Residential Care Home! Agape of Carmel is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), and we have been of..."
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (831) 755-4466 | Seniors 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) 510-2020 | Monterey 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) 884-1000 | The 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) 224-3874 | RSVP 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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Jennifer
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Jennifer
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
Terri
3.0
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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