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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Salinas, CA for 2024

Salinas is a large city of about 161,000 people, roughly 9% of whom are seniors, on the historic El Camino Real – Highway 101, near health care and long-term care amenities. The local cost of living is low compared to the California average, and the overall cost of healthcare services comes in about 5% lower than national norms, which may make the city a financially favorable option for many seniors. Two hospitals are located in the city proper, including Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center, further supporting seniors’ health and quality of life.

Salinas also has several nursing homes that provide medical support and treatment for seniors. Residents in these facilities have access to a full range of specialized services, including disease management, medication administration and physical and occupational therapies. This type of care is the costliest in Salinas, with the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey showing that local facilities charge $9,733 monthly for semi private rooms. For seniors who need less intensive care, assisted living or home health care may be more affordable.

This guide for nursing home care in Salinas includes more information on nursing home costs and highlights common ways seniors pay for services. 

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Nursing Home Costs in Salinas, CA

In Salinas, nursing home care costs $9,733 per month for semi private accommodations. Seniors staying in private rooms pay $12,167 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In general, nursing homes in Salinas charge monthly median rates of $9,733 for semi private rooms, which is 23% higher than the U.S. norm but in line with California’s average of $9,794. Seniors may save about 6% on care costs by choosing a nursing home in Bakersfield instead of Salinas, and in Merced, care costs are even more competitive at $8,730. On the other hand, Salinas may be a budget-friendly alternative to San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria, where respective monthly rates exceed the local norm at $10,038 and $10,737.

Salinas

$9,733

California

$9,794

United States

$7,908

San Luis Obispo

$10,038

Santa Maria

$10,737

Bakersfield

$9,155

Merced

$8,730

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Salinas, nursing home residents pay $9,733 for semi private rooms, and private accommodations cost about 25% more. Other senior care options are less expensive, making them a viable alternative for those who qualify for nursing home placement but can remain in the community with specialized services. For example, seniors who obtain care at home pay an average of $6,673 for in-home care and home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Similarly, assisted living costs thousands of dollars less than nursing home care at $6,000 per month.

In-Home Care

$6,673

Home Health Care

$6,673

Assisted Living Facility

$6,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,733

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$12,167

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Salinas, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Juan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Windsor Skyline Care Center

My father has moved into Windsor Skyline Care Center. The care is very good, and there is plenty of help throughout. Everybody helps everybody there. He likes the food; it's very good. The rooms...

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KennyDG

I visited this facility

Review of Katherine Healthcare

Katherine Healthcare has provided highly skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and post-acute care services to both my 90-year-old brother and currently myself. Having much experience with...

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Valdivia

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Windsor Gardens Rehabilitation Center of Salinas

The facility is understaffed!! They don’t have people to work on weekends. It’s horrible on weekends, the facility stinks. Their sewer doesn’t work. My Mom is a patient there and has had multiple...

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