The 24 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Monterey County, CA for 2018

The average cost of assisted living in Monterey County is $4,388 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,415.

To help you with your search, browse the 116 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Monterey County. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Monterey County 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 11 families in Monterey County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Monterey County, call (855) 863-8283.

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Caring Star 2013

Brookdale Salinas

Provides: Assisted Living

290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906

"My mom has been at Emeritus in the memory care community for 2 months now. The transistion was initially VERY difficult (for her and us) but it seems to be getting better. The staff is very nice..." More

Caring Star 2017

Sunrise of Monterey

Provides: Assisted Living

1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA 93940

"I came to Sunrise as a respite after surgery. My residence was beautiful and comfortable. The care managers were amazing! I had to constantly have help getting in and out of bed and their..." More

Sunrise Villa Salinas

Provides: Assisted Living

1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901

"My father has been a resident at Villa Serra for several years. The staff is friendly and helpful and the residents are presented with many activities. But, as far as I've seen, there are two..." More

The Park Lane

Provides: Assisted Living

200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey, CA 93940

"We were quite happy with our stay at The Park Lane. We picked it among others because it was in a nice area. It was landscaped and there was a good view. The price was also lower compared to other..." More

Madonna Gardens

Provides: Assisted Living

1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

"I find Madonna Manor to be very claustrophobic. I knew that was not the place for my father-in-law because the rooms were small and there were very long hallways like in a hospital. It's undergoing..." More

The Cottages of Carmel

Provides: Assisted Living

26245 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Carmel, CA 93923

"I was impressed with the person I spoke to because she was lovely, very knowledgeable, and very experienced. I would have nothing negative to say about The Cottages at all. The one unit that was..." More

Carmel Valley Manor

Provides: Assisted Living

8545 CARMEL VALLEY ROAD, Carmel, CA 93923

" Carmel Valley Manor provides independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Residents are only admitted into independent living and they must pass a physical evaluation. The..." More

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

Forest Hill Manor

Provides: Assisted Living

551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

"Forest Hill is full service and it's a buy-in. It's even at a higher end than the other ones. You can go in independently or assisted all the way to skilled nursing facility. I got to know the..." More

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

Merrill Gardens at Monterey

Provides: Assisted Living

200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940

"Merrill Gardens at Monterey was a nice place. It's new, but a little bit out of our price range. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. They also do assisted living. They have a salon and a pool,..." More

Carmelo Park

Provides: Assisted Living

966 Carmelo Street, Monterey, CA 93940

"CARMELO PARK IS TRULY "HOME" FOR OUR MOMS! ONE MOM HAS BEEN TREATED LIKE A PRINCESS FOR 6 YEARS, ENCOURAGING US TO MOVE THE OTHER MOM THERE. THE PAST TWO YEARS WITH BOTH OF THEM THERE HAVE BEEN SO..." More

Del Monte Assisted Residential Care

Provides: Assisted Living

1229 DAVID AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

"Del Monte Assisted Residential has a few individual houses on the property. You could move in the main building with other people, like a roommate, or you could pay a little extra and you could..." More

Canterbury Woods

Provides: Assisted Living

651 SINEX AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

"Canterbury Woods is very nice but so expensive. The rooms were nice too. The place is up on the hill so you can see Monterey Bay. The neighborhood is gorgeous. The area is private. The residents..." More

Flanders Court

Provides: Assisted Living

25661 Morse Drive, Carmel, CA 93923

"We chose Flanders Court of Carmel because it just felt good and feels like home. The staff was very cordial. The place is very homey and comfortable and spacious. The cost is kind of medium..." More

Del Monte Memory Care

Provides: Assisted Living

1229 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

"I did go to the Del Monte Memory Care. They had like 6 residences there. I don’t know where the food come from, but it looked like the kitchen has never been used. It’s really old and dated. I..." More

Queen Of Angels Ii Rcfe

Provides: Assisted Living

745 Carmelita Drive, Salinas, CA 93901

"Queen Of Angels II RCFE is a house. The flooring was hardwood squares and they were all buckling up. They cook mostly Filipino food so I know my mom would not have liked that. They were hard to..." More

Gateway Center of Monterey

Provides: Assisted Living

850 CONGRESS AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Pacific Rest Residential Care Facility

Provides: Assisted Living

1100 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Anjelica's Villa

Provides: Assisted Living

555 FRANCIS AVE, Seaside, CA 93955

Drake House

Provides: Assisted Living

399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA 93940

Aptitude Habilitation Services

Provides: Assisted Living

3028 Independence Ave., Marina, CA 93933

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

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

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Review of Brookdale Salinas

My father resides in Brookdale Salinas. It has been good. He has dementia, so he couldnt give us any input; however, our input is that the care has been very good. The staff is excellent. They're ... Read more

Mark
Review of Sunrise Villa Salinas

Sunrise Villa Salinas would have been our first choice; however, they don't have anything available for my father. The cost is higher, but the place is nicer. The units are all individual apartment... Read more

Mark
Review of Merrill Gardens at Monterey

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 fantasti... Read more

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