Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Monterey County, CA below include 14 memory care communities with 172... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. reviews. On average in Monterey County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
14 Results
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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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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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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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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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..."
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2035 Baldwin Ct., Seaside, CA 93955
"We strive to provide professional and loving care within a comfortable home environment. Specifically, we cater to those who suffer from mem..."
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555 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..."
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2000 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
"The Maple House staff are proud of our reputation of providing high quality services to residents. Our mission is to respect our residents' ..."
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125 Heather Terrace, Aptos, CA 95003
4.3
(15 reviews)
"Aegis of Aptos was gorgeous. It was like a 4-star hotel. The apartments were unfurnished but clean, bright, good-sized, and comfortable. The staff who assisted us with the tour was fantastic. She was thoughtful and she engaged us well. She paid atten..."
READ MOREIn 2017, Monterey County's estimated population was 437,907, up from 415,057 in the 2010 Census. Over 13 percent of residents were 65 or older, and of these, 9.7 percent had Alzheimer's. As the disease progresses, affected seniors often require more intensive care than families can provide in the home. As an alternative, Monterey County's five memory care facilities offer long-term care that is specifically designed to meet the changing needs of seniors with dementia.Â
The state of California licenses all facilities providing memory care in Monterey County as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), and requires them to meet special requirements for security and staff training.
Memory Care costs in Monterey County start around $4,835 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Monterey County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Santa Clara County
$7,697
Alameda County
$7,021
Santa Cruz County
$6,558
US
$5,694
Monterey County
$4,835
Stanislaus County
$4,623
San Luis Obispo County
$4,296
Merced County
$3,095
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Monterey County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Monterey County, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Monterey County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Raye 8
4.0
Review of Ivy Park at Salinas
My husband moved to Ivy Park at Salinas. The aides are all very caring and wonderful. I like them all very, very much. I wish they would integrate assisted living with memory care to have a better...
Provider response
Hi Raye 8, we really appreciate your positive review! Thank you!
Memory Care
Raye 8
5.0
Review of Vista Harden Ranch
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...
Memory Care
Greg5
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at Monterey
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...
Provider response
Hi Greg5, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Monterey! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!
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