The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marina, CA for 2023

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Marina, CA

Coastal Care Home

Provides: Assisted Living
3121 Messinger Drive, Marina, CA 93933
"My mother is currently in hospice care at Coastal Care Home. Rose, the owner, is very sweet and caring. She considers all of her patients as family and it comes through loud and clear in the care..." More

Aptitude Habilitation Services

Provides: Assisted Living
3028 Independence Ave., Marina, CA 93933

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The Park Lane

Provides: Assisted Living
200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey, CA 93940
"I went to look at The Park Lane. I like the vibe, feeling of the people, and food. The staff was very good. They had a lot of choices for food, and it tasted good. They have a refrigerator and a..." More

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Vista Harden Ranch

Provides: Assisted Living
290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
"My mom is now at Vista Harden Ranch. Our overall experience is very good. Her assisted living unit is very nice. She has a full kitchen without a stove. She loves the food there. It's very good...." More

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Ivy Park at Salinas

Provides: Assisted Living
1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
"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..." More

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Ivy Park at Monterey

Provides: Assisted Living
1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA 93940
"We toured Ivy Park at Monterey. It was very good and very pleasant. I talked to a few of the residents, and they liked it there. The staff who toured us around was very informative. The apartments..." More

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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Mem...

Provides: Assisted Living
1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
"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..." More

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Pacific Grove Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living
551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Carmel Valley Manor

Provides: Assisted Living
8545 CARMEL VALLEY ROAD, Carmel, CA 93923
"My parents decided to sell their home and move to the Manor in 1998. It was one of the best decisions they ever made. The quality of everything in this facility is top notch and when my father came..." More

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Cottages of Carmel

Provides: Assisted Living
26245 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923
"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..." More

Merrill Gardens at Monterey

Provides: Assisted Living
200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940
"We chose Merrill Gardens at Monterey because they gave us a really good rate on the care. My grandfather is in the assisted living and my grandmother is in the memory care, and so far it's..." More

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Carmelo Park

Provides: Assisted Living
966 Carmelo Street, Monterey, CA 93940
"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..." More

Forest Hill

Provides: Assisted Living
551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
"We visited here, and Mom will be moving in. We chose it for her because it has assisted living as well as the professional skill nursing function. The place has a very nice warm feeling to it and..." More

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Canterbury Woods - Pacific Grove

Provides: Assisted Living
651 Sinex Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
"My dad moved into assisted living at Canterbury Woods - Pacific Grove. It looks very nice. He knows several people who currently live there and he's able to work out a deal where his current home..." More

Flanders Court of Carmel

Provides: Assisted Living
25661 Morse Drive, Carmel, CA 93923
" The physical set-up of Flanders Court is simultaneously gracious, secure, and homey. The handsome garden and patio are integrated into the living area. Internally, residents have access to ..." More

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Ave Maria Rcfe #1

Provides: Assisted Living
1249 Josselyn Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940
"Ave Maria was recommended to us, so we chose this facility. The staff were good. The rooms were modern and very clean. It's really very nice. The food seems to be very good. Their dining room..." More

Queen Of Angels Ii Rcfe

Provides: Assisted Living
745 Carmelita Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
"My friend is at Queen of Angels II RCFE. There are five residents currently, but the maximum number of residents is six. Three ladies live in the home, so there are at least two caregivers around..." More

Anjelica's Villa

Provides: Assisted Living
555 FRANCIS AVE, Seaside, CA 93955

Drake House

Provides: Assisted Living
399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA 93940

Gateway Center of Monterey

Provides: Assisted Living
850 CONGRESS AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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Songbird Home in the Country

Provides: Assisted Living
15961 toro hills ave, Salinas, CA 93908
"Songbird Care Homes is a California State-licensed* Board & Care Facility for ages 65+. We have two homes located in Salinas, CA and North Monterey County, offering personalized care in..." More

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Songbird Home in the City

Provides: Assisted Living
14 Madonna Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
"Songbird Care Homes is a California State-licensed* Board & Care Facility for ages 65+. We have two homes located in Salinas, CA and North Monterey County, offering personalized care in..." More

Pacific Rest Residential Care Facility

Provides: Assisted Living
1100 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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GoodLife Assisted Living Home - CLOSED

Provides: Assisted Living
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 memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of..." More

    What to Consider About Assisted Living in Marina

    Marina is a scenic seaside community on California's central coast, just north of the city of Seaside, overlooking Monterey Bay. This tourist-friendly town has a permanent population of 22,000 people, 14 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and over. For seniors who need help living independently, the area in and around Marina has at least 23 assisted living facilities that provide a safe and comfortable home.

    Like all residential care communities in the state, Marina's assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated through the California Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division.

    Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Marina

    • Marina's climate is typical for coastal California. Mild summers see average high temperatures of just 73 degrees. The equally mild winters bring overnight lows that average 40 degrees. Marina is right on the ocean, but sea breezes only bring about 15.5 inches of rain to town a year. When the wind comes in from the southwest, dust from the nearby sand dunes at Fort Ord can irritate some seniors' COPD or asthma.
    • The cost of living in Marina is 59 percent above the national average, though this is significantly below the average cost of living for California, which can be 69 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Healthcare is similarly affordable in Marina, where costs are roughly 5 percent lower than the average nationwide.
    • Crime rates in Marina are somewhat below the national average. Across all crime categories combined, Marina has a crime rate that's roughly 33 percent below the average rate for similar-size cities in America. Marina's theft and property crime rates are somewhat higher than this, however, though the violent crime rate in town is very low.
    • Public transportation in Marina is largely in the hands of Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST). MST operates 56 regular routes, which includes trolley service in Monterey, and several on-call and dial-a-ride services for mobility-challenged riders. Seniors age 65 and over, students and military veterans, including family members, can ride MST routes at a discount. Paratransit riders also qualify for discounts with transit ID cards.
    • The Marina area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare and Watsonville Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
    • Marina has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Alliance on Aging, an organization that performs outreach and advocacy for area seniors, as well as benefits consultation and some meal services for Marina seniors, as well as four senior centers.


    Paying for Assisted Living in Marina

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in California

    $4,200.00 Pacific Grove
    $4,000.00 US
    $3,880.00 Salinas
    $3,862.00 Monterey

    Assisted Living costs in Marina start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

    It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Marina 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.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Marina

    Marina's low-income seniors can get help paying some or all of the cost of assisted living through Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program.

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

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    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 Marina

    Marina and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living 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 assisted living resources in Marina, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.


    Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Marina

    Marina-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.

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    Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Marina

    • Review of Coastal Care Home

      My mother is currently in hospice care at Coastal Care Home. Rose, the owner, is very sweet and caring. She considers all of her patients as family and it comes through loud and clear in the care s... Read more

      kk24fan
    • Review of Coastal Care Home

      This a feel like you still living in your own. It's clean, the nurses treat everyone with respect. They keep the residents clean and well fed. Everyone is treated like family. My father lives here ... Read more

      jacqueline monypeny
    • Review of Coastal Care Home

      The assisted living provider is good. I think the employees are friendly for the most part. There are a couple employees that are a little self-centered, but other than that everyone is very effi... Read more

      dkbahoo
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