Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Monterey, CA below include 22 Assisted Living facilities with 143 reviews. On average in Monterey, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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200 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
4.7
(39 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..."
$3,250
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,..."
$3,695
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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1249 Josselyn Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Ave Maria (St Francis Care Center) was recommended by several people. My mom has been a devout Catholic all her life and the fact that they have a chapel there and a mass everyday and that was very important, that is why we chose this place for her. ..."
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2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3.7
(8 reviews)
"This is one of the best facilities! We moved our dad in here and his health and overall happiness has improved tremendously!! They always seem to have some sort of activity going on & Dad has taken a liking to being involved in those! Thank you to th..."
$3,800
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777 Volz Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Twin Lakes Manor. It was just a small place, and I liked it. It was very clean. The residents looked cared for and content. The person who gave me the tour was very friendly and gave me a thorough tour. I liked the grounds. There's a great b..."
$6,200
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' efforts to be as independent as possible, and at the same time, accommodate their changing needs of individual limitations. Our goal is to create a cheerful environment that brings enjoyment and dignity to lives. Services - Basic Services 24-hour onsite caring staff & emergency call system Basic medication management & administration Nutritious meals & snacks Companion to the dining room or in-room meal services Shower assistance twice a week Daily & weekly housekeeping Weekly laundry service Communicating needs with doctors, pharmacies, & related parties, making arrangements for medical, transportation & other needs Supervised daily group activities Religious services, if desired Additional Services The following additional services are offered at reasonable extra cost: Special meal service Wander guard system & services Incontinent management Hospice services In-room cable or satellite TV, & wireless internet Dry-cleaning Professional hair and nail services Companion services To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$5,850
410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95052
The Maple House staff is proud of our reputation of providing high-quality services to residents. Our mission is to respect our residents' efforts to be as independent as possible, and at the same time, accommodate their changing needs of individual limitations. Our goal is to create a cheerful environment that brings enjoyment and dignity to lives. Services - Basic Services 24-hour onsite caring staffs & emergency call system Basic medication management & administration Nutritious meals & snacks Companion to dining room or in-room meal services Shower assistance twice a week Daily & weekly house keeping Weekly laundry service Communicating needs with doctors, pharmacies, & related parties, making arrangements for medical, transportation & other needs Supervised daily group activities Religious services, if desired Additional Services The following additional services are offered at reasonable extra cost: Special meal service Wander guard system & services Incontinent management Hospice services In room cable or satellite TV, & wireless internet Dry-cleaning Professional hair and nail services Companion services To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$5,900
226 Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Alexandria Victoria. It's a wonderful home. They're pretty well known in the community. They're wonderful people, and the food is wonderful. They have two homes on Morrissey that are together. They have about 17 clients, and..."
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123 La Selva Drive, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad is a resident of Wesley House III. The way the Wesley House works is that they have six men in one house, and they have six women in the other house. It's fairly expensive, but they have lots of staff. It's like houses where you can sit in the..."
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7321 Mesa Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It's a small house with a great ocean view. It accommodates six residents max. I love the garden patio as well. The staff is great and food is delicious. There is a ramp for wheelchairs and room to wheel around the house in the backyard. When my husb..."
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311 Montecito Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Montecito Manor. It's bright and cheerful. They have nice furnishings and decorations for the season and holidays. They have pretty good food. The staff is very caring, considerate, and accommodating. The rooms are bright and cheerful..."
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2266 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend is at Valley Haven. It looks like a campus that has three separate houses on it. The front house is for people who are kind of in advanced need, like a lot of care. The middle house is where the staff lives. The rear house is where more amb..."
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3400 Paul Sweet Road,, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
4.9
(11 reviews)
"We went to Dominican Oaks in Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful, big community. I would highly rate them. They have a waiting list and were significantly more expensive. Their staff was great. The people that we met along during the tour were great. Their ..."
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460 Eureka Canyon Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
4.3
(8 reviews)
"It has now been a year since making the difficult decision to move my father to a facility where he could get the 24/7 care he now needs. We made the right decision choosing De Un Amor! The beautiful setting in rural Corralitos and the spacious, well..."
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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..."
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80 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4.2
(20 reviews)
"Sunshine Villa was a very nice building. The atmosphere was lovely, and it was an interesting location to have, it is on the hill, just by the ocean. Although they didn't have as much of a view of the ocean, they were right there sort of next to it. ..."
$3,470
813 Hanover St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Hanover Guest Home. The staff is very caring and very nice, and the owner is also very nice. The facility is old, but the staff makes up for it. There are not many programs there, so there's not a lot going on for the residents. Mostl..."
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4795 Opal Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Opal Cliff Residential Center, located in the scenic city of Santa Cruz, CA, offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors looking for residential care home services or independent living options. The center provides both private and semi-private room options, catering to the preferences and needs of its residents. The center boasts a beautiful garden, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and nature. Organized activities and programs are regularly scheduled, providing opportunities for social engagement. Additionally, meals are provided, ensuring that residents have access to nutritious and delicious food without the hassle of cooking. The center also emphasizes health and wellness through its activities and programs, alongside features designed to assist those who need help with ambulation.Medication management and services are available for those who require assistance with their prescriptions, ensuring safety and health. Nurses are on staff, providing professional medical oversight and care. Housekeeping services contribute to a clean and pleasant living environment, while medical transportation services are available for appointments and emergencies. For residents requiring extra attention, incontinence care is also provided, highlighting the center's commitment to meeting a wide range of resident needs.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Assisted Living
Caroline
4.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Monterey
Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a newer facility. The rooms are just quite small and I think it was more expensive. So, even though it had a newer facility, the financing of it was going to be a...
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Assisted Living
Caroline
4.0
Review of The Park Lane
We visited The Park Lane three times. There was one bad experience, but it had nothing to do with the facility. The gentleman, who was the director of sales, was very thorough, and we loved the...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD1215dg
5.0
Review of The Park Lane
My father has moved into The Park Lane. It's a beautiful view. People are happy. The food's very good. It's a real restaurant where you can order. They have volunteers that come and greet you and...
Rates in Monterey are higher than the norms across California and the United States, differing respectively by $300 and $1,050. The area is also more expensive than the state’s capital city, Sacramento, although by only $325. Costs increase substantially near the Bay Area, with fees in San Francisco averaging $6,319 per month. Further north, Santa Rosa has one of the highest rates in California; seniors here spend about $7,048, which is $1,498 higher than Monterey’s average.
Monterey
$5,550
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Sacramento
$5,225
San Francisco
$6,319
Santa Rosa
$7,048
In Monterey, seniors can expect to pay an average of $5,550 per month to cover their assisted living expenses.
Medi-Cal will pay for assisted living facilities in Monterey, when medically necessary, as they will for seniors across the state of California. The Monterey County Department of Social Services assists seniors financially, namely through their Supplemental Security Income Advocacy Program which helps seniors qualify for assistance through the Social Security Administration.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The number and complexity of services provided greatly influence the costs of senior care. Assisted living, priced at $5,550 per month in Monterey, helps seniors maintain a balance between an independent lifestyle and comprehensive care. In-home care, a pricier option that exceeds the cost of assisted living by $1,314, provides support with daily tasks in the senior’s own home. Home health care, slightly more expensive at $7,007, includes basic medical assistance. Nursing homes are a significantly costlier option; a semi-private room starts at $10,646 per month in this type of facility, costing an extra $5,096 for its advanced medical services compared to assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Data for Monterey was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Santa Cruz, was used instead.
Monterey 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 Monterey, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Monterey Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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