In Monterey, a city of about 30,000 people, the senior community accounts for approximately one-fifth of the population. This is high compared to state and national norms, promoting access to community-based services and high-quality home care services. Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is located within the city proper, and health care costs tend to run lower than national averages. While living costs are relatively high, the city has an affordable housing program to help older adults remain financially stable throughout retirement.
There are also assistance programs to cover relatively high home care rates, which the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows are $6,864 per month. Home care is a long-term care solution for older adults who need help with daily living activities such as bathing, laundry and meal preparation but want to remain in their homes. In contrast, home health care is for those who need skilled nursing services and is typically more expensive.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Monterey– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.