GoodLife Assisted Living Home - CLOSED
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 mem..."
READ MOREMany older adults in Pacific Grove require personal care services at some point. Assisted living facilities provide exceptional convenience and access to care for those who need some help with daily living activities but want to maintain as much independence as possible. These facilities are staffed with trained caregivers who provide personal care, and residents enjoy daily meals and snacks, housekeeping and laundry services and curated recreational activities. Some facilities allow pets and have additional amenities, such as swimming pools, fitness centers, multiple dining options and salons. Monthly fees vary, depending on the scope of amenities, but on average, seniors in Pacific Grove pay $6,800 per month for assisted living. This rate is considerably higher than state and national averages.
This guide provides more information on assisted living in Pacific Grove, including an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of living here and a summary of local senior care costs. It also highlights local organizations and programs that help older adults find the best care for their needs.
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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 mem..."
READ MOREIn Pacific Grove, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Facilities are required to adhere to a comprehensive set of rules regarding staff-to-resident ratios, care planning, medication requirements and the facility’s structural requirements. The division also conducts background checks and investigates reports of mistreatment or substandard care.Â
Assisted living rates in Pacific Grove are considerably higher than state and national averages, with locals paying approximately $6,800 per month for care. By comparison, the national rate is $4,300, and in California, the average is $5,000. Â
At $6,800 per month, assisted living rates in Pacific Grove are among the highest in the state. The average monthly rate in Salinas is $7,100, making it the only surveyed city with higher care costs. In the San Francisco area, care costs exceed state and national medians but are more affordable than in Pacific Grove at $6,100. In Visalia, rates are closer to the national average at $4,548, and in Bakersfield, seniors pay $3,613.
Pacific Grove
$6,800
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Visalia
$4,548
San Francisco Area
$6,100
Salinas
$7,100
Bakersfield
$3,613
Older adults in Pacific Grove have several senior care options to choose from. The cheapest way to obtain care is through adult day health services, which provides personal care, meals and activities in a daytime community setting for $2,600 monthly. Home-based care, including homemaker services and specialized home health aide services, averages $6,292 per month for 44 hours of weekly care. Assisted living is several hundred dollars more at $6,800, but this rate also includes meals and housing. Nursing homes provide the highest level of care and are the costliest, with residents in shared rooms paying $9,201 per month and those in private rooms paying $12,547.Â
Homemaker Services
$6,292
Home Health Aide
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,201
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$12,547
Note:Â Care cost data for Pacific Grove was not available, so data for the closest city, Santa Cruz Area, was used instead.
In Pacific Grove, seniors may qualify for financial aid to help pay for the cost of assisted living. There are two programs that may help fund assisted living, Medi-Cal, which offers an Assisted Living Waiver program, and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
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.
Prospective assisted living residents in Pacific Grove can get support, information and advice through numerous local agencies and programs. This table features resources for older adults in the region that can help them find options for paying for assisted living and connecting with services in the community.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheels Community Center | (831) 375-4454 | The Meals on Wheels Community Center is a local nonprofit activity center with programs and services for those aged 55 and over. It has a library, a large dining room for congregate meals and multipurpose rooms used for fitness classes and activities. At the center, members participate in games, classes, lectures and holiday and theme parties. The center also provides free civil legal services and options counseling to help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care. |
Monterey County Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that offers assistance, referrals and advocacy for those aged 60 and over in the Pacific Grover region. It hosts events, such as Matter of Balance workshops and the annual Elder Justice Summit, keeping older adults up-to-date on issues relevant to their quality of life. It also contracts with local providers to connect seniors with community-based services, such as legal assistance, options counseling and durable medical equipment rentals. |
Military & Veterans Affairs | (831) 647-7613 | The county’s Military & Veterans Affairs Division helps veterans in the Pacific Grove region connect with local, state and federal benefits. Through the division, qualifying seniors can obtain health care and health insurance, transportation services and referrals for community-based services. The office can also help veterans enroll in benefits that may help cover assisted living services, including Aid and Attendance and veterans’ and survivors’ pensions. |
Alliance on Aging | (831) 655-1334 | Alliance on Aging is a local nonprofit organization with a long-term care ombudsman program. Through this program, state-certified individuals help assisted living residents obtain the quality of care they deserve. The ombudsman can help older adults research local assisted living facilities and identify options for paying for their care. The ombudsman can also mediate family disputes and investigate reports of abuse and substandard care. The agency also administers HICAP, a program that provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for seniors. |
Pacific Grove-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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Bill
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Review of Canterbury Woods - Pacific Grove
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...
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Lisa
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Review of Canterbury Woods - Pacific Grove
Canterbury Woods would not be for me because everything was too close. It used to be a beautiful mansion, and they tore it down. Their chalets which would interest me were right by the street, so...
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We are proud of our legacy in Pacific Grove. The beautiful mansion was built in the 1900's by Margaret Tennant in honor of her brother as a home for retired clergy. In the nineteen sixties York...
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Wilbur512217
5
Review of Forest Hill
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...