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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Salinas, CA for 2024

Salinas is the county seat and most populous city in Monterey County, home to an estimated 155,465 people, of whom about 8.9% are aged 65 and over. The city’s beautiful climate is a factor in its popularity with seniors, as is its excellent medical facilities. Salinas Valley is rich and fertile, resulting in the area becoming known as the “salad bowl of the world.” This fertility seeps into the city, adding to the magnificence of local beauty spots, such as Sherwood Park, and into its cultural wealth. Salinas is the birthplace of John Steinbeck and home to the National Steinbeck Center.

Assisted living provides independent-minded seniors with a comfortable and safe place to live, meals prepared by chefs and housekeeping and laundry services. Many also provide limited medical services, and most organize recreational activities for their residents. Fees can vary, but the typical monthly cost for an assisted living placement in Salinas is $7,100, about 34.7% above the state average.

This guide goes into more detail about assisted living costs in this part of the state, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of living in Salinas and lists some useful resources for seniors in the city.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Salinas

The California Department of Social Services is responsible for regulating assisted living facilities in the state, ensuring they abide by the terms of their licenses and revoking them from those that don’t. Day-to-day responsibilities are conducted by the Community Care Licensing Division, which has the power to inspect facilities and investigate complaints made about them.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Salinas

  • Sperling’s Best Places records the cost of living index in Salinas as 137.8, significantly above the national average of 100. However, the city’s index figure is below the state average of 149.9. Although seniors may be concerned about the figure for Salinas, California is the second most expensive state in the country, so higher costs should be expected.
  • The health of the city’s seniors is taken care of by two hospitals, the Natividad Medical Center and Salinas Valley Memorial, the latter of which is ranked as high-performing by U.S. News & World Report. There are also 211 physicians who accept Medicare patients, working in fields as diverse as family medicine, psychiatry and orthopedic surgery.
  • The city’s crime statistics are close to those of the state, although violent crime figures are slightly higher. Seniors concerned about safety should note that many assisted living facilities have 24-hour security and staff s on hand to ensure residents’ safety.
  • One of the many benefits for seniors living in Monterey County is the weather. In Salinas, older citizens enjoy an additional 54 sunny days over the U.S. average of 205. There’s no need to worry about snow and ice-covered sidewalks, and the city only sees 15 inches of rain annually (the national average is 38). Temperature differences between winter and summer also favor seniors, with lows averaging 41 degrees Fahrenheit and highs settling at around 70 degrees, ensuring seniors don’t suffer extreme weather changes.
  • ITN Monterey County is a nonprofit organization that offers seniors 24/7 transportation across the county. Although the service isn’t free, its fees are affordable, and seniors can use a rideshare option to lower them further. Adults aged 65+, the disabled and veterans can apply for taxi vouchers from Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST). MST also operates a fixed route senior shuttle service, enabling passengers to reach popular locations without changing buses.

Paying for Assisted Living in Salinas

Assisted living costs in Salinas average at $7,100, according to the findings of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. In the same survey, the average for California is revealed as $5,000, and $4,300 for the United States.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors searching for the ideal assisted living community in Salinas should budget for the highest fees in this part of California. Only Santa Cruz, where fees average $6,800, comes close. Alternatives include San Luis Obispo at $5,800 and Santa Maria at $5,000. The lowest fees in the area are in Hanford, where they average at $3,975.

Salinas

$7,100

California

$5,000

The United States

$4,300

Hanford

$3,975

San Luis Obispo

$5,800

Santa Maria

$5,000

Santa Cruz

$6,800

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day health care is the most affordable option for seniors able to visit centers. At $1,733, its fees are significantly below home and home health care services, each of which costs $6,006 per month, despite the latter also providing basic medical services. Assisted livings costs of $7,100 are the most affordable type of care with accommodation. Nursing homes are the most expensive, with a typical semiprivate room averaging $9,566, while a private room costs $11,361 per month.

Home care

$6,006

Home health care

$6,006

Adult day health care

$1,733

Assisted living

$7,100

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,566

Nursing home (private room)

$11,361

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Salinas

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.

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.

ResourceContactService
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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Salinas

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