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Gateway Center of Monterey
850 CONGRESS AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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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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Clearview Carehomes,Inc.
3370 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
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Blue Hammock Care Home
99 Airport Blvd. Suite B, Freedom, CA 95019
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READ MORETri-Angels Assisted Living For Elderly
1051 Juniper Drive, Hollister, CA 95023
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Agape of Carmel Residential Care Home
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..."
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Whispering Pines Inn
470 Los Viboras Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
"Family owned and operated since 1992, Whispering Pines Inn is proud to provide seniors with a quality and enriched lifestyle. Our 13,200 ..."
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Anjelica's Villa
555 FRANCIS AVE, Seaside, CA 93955
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READ MOREDrake House
399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA 93940
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READ MOREOpal Cliff Residential Center
4795 Opal Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
"Opal Cliff Residential Center, located in the scenic city of Santa Cruz, CA, offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors loo..."
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115 Gera Court, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Rose Garden Rch - CLOSED
310 Hathaway Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
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READ MORECobblestone Manor
75 Linden Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
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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.
| 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. |
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
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...
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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...
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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...
