Salinas sits south of the San Francisco Bay Area along the eastern border of the Monterey Bay Area, roughly 10 miles south of the Salinas River. This region holds 19 assisted living communities, including 6 within Salinas, providing a variety of options for prospective residents. In 2024, seniors in this region pay around $7,709 per month for assisted living, with local rates trending well...
Based on feedback from residents and visitors, we find an overall consumer satisfaction rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars. For more details, see the 181 reviews reviews in our directory.
19 Results
290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA, 93906
4.4
(24 reviews)
"I toured Vista Harden Ranch. I liked that facility a lot. I liked that it had multiple unit sizes to choose from. I felt like it was very clean. Everything seemed fairly new and updated. Their staff was good. My only issue with these places is when y..."
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1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA, 93901
4.5
(19 reviews)
"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 community, but it was too big for what we wanted. The ..."
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1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA, 93901
4.3
(11 reviews)
"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 boutique hotel. I'm really very, very pleased with it. He..."
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745 Carmelita Drive, Salinas, CA, 93901
3.5
(2 reviews)
"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 the clock. The owner comes in every other day and chec..."
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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 M..."
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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 M..."
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200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.6
(57 reviews)
"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 welcome you. I think it's a lovely community. And my f..."
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1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA, 93940
4.8
(9 reviews)
"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 were small. I saw their dining commons, the televisio..."
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1201 La Salle Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955
"Living the Best of the Rest of your life at About Care Assisted Living! Your life's journey has been marked by distinct steps that make you..."
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8545 CARMEL VALLEY ROAD, Carmel, CA, 93923
5.0
(6 reviews)
"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 down with Alzheimer's the nursing staff were incredi..."
READ MORE200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, 93940
4.4
(7 reviews)
"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 fantastic. Everybody's very polite, and very professional. Th..."
READ MORE3121 Messinger Drive, Marina, CA, 93933
4.6
(3 reviews)
"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 she provides. All of her employees are gracious and ve..."
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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 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 looked modern and clean too. They have an activity directo..."
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555 FRANCIS AVE, Seaside, CA, 93955
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE399 DRAKE AVENUE, Monterey, CA, 93940
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE1100 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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3028 Independence Ave., Marina, CA, 93933
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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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 MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey places assisted living rates in Salinas at around $7,709 per month, which tracks higher than California’s baseline of $6,250 and the national median of $5,350. Further inland, monthly fees trend lower, with seniors paying about $3,195 in Merced and approximately $2,925 in Madera. However, in nearby Santa Cruz, care costs run higher at roughly $8,130.
Salinas
$7,709
California
$6,250
The United States
$5,350
Santa Cruz
$8,130
Merced
$3,195
Madera
$2,925
Fresno
$6,750
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Salinas through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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.
Assisted living costs in Salinas come in near $7,709 per month, providing moderate pricing compared to other senior care solutions in the city. For example, seniors who require skilled nursing at home pay about $2,000 less for home health care. On the other hand, nursing home costs run higher at roughly $10,555.
Home Health Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Facility
$7,709
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,555
Salinas has a lot to offer its older population, as the following resource examples show. It can help seniors deal with issues with their assisted living facilities, know where to go for medical assistance, understand where to get low-cost and free transportation and how to give back to their communities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (831) 755-4466 | Seniors concerned about the quality of care in their assisted living community can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a free support service provided by the AAA Division of the Department of Social Services of Monterey County. The ombudsman will investigate the senior’s complaint and seek to resolve the conflict between them and their care provider. Families of residents and others can register concerns with the ombudsman too. Additional support includes educating seniors about their rights in long-term care facilities. |
| Monterey County Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | Monterey County Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource organization dedicated to supporting seniors in Salinas and providing them with free or subsidized services to enhance their lives. These include referring people to free legal services specializing in aspects of the law as it applies to seniors. The agency also manages multiple senior centers throughout Monterey County. They provide older citizens with places to socialize within their age group and participate in activities focused on physical and mental well-being. |
| VA DoD Outpatient Clinic | (831) 884-1000 | The Major General William H. Gourley VA DoD Outpatient Clinic provides a range of medical services for vets and their spouses. These include cardiology, orthopedics, treatment for diabetics and geriatrics. The clinic is part of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, with the nearest VA medical center being approximately 85 minutes north in Palo Alto. |
| Monterey Bay RSVP | (831) 224-3874 | RSVP connects Monetary County citizens aged 55 and over with nonprofit organizations that support their communities. Seniors submit the hours they’re available to serve, and RSVP finds the best fit for them. Volunteer opportunities are wide and varied and include working in thrift stores, driving seniors to medical appointments, working in senior centers and teaching others a new skill, such as a foreign language. RSVP also works in the counties of Santa Cruz and San Benito. |
The California Department of Social Services is responsible for regulating assisted living facilities in the state, ensuring they abide by the terms of their licenses and revoking them from those that don’t. Day-to-day responsibilities are conducted by the Community Care Licensing Division, which has the power to inspect facilities and investigate complaints made about them.
Salinas-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.
Assisted Living
Jennifer
5.0
Review of Vista Harden Ranch
I toured Vista Harden Ranch. I liked that facility a lot. I liked that it had multiple unit sizes to choose from. I felt like it was very clean. Everything seemed fairly new and updated. Their...
Assisted Living
Jennifer
4.0
Review of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
I visited Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care. The food smelled phenomenal and the staff during the tour said that they have good food there. It's a smaller based community, so that was...
Assisted Living
Terri
3.0
Review of Vista Harden Ranch
My mother is in Vista Harden Ranch. It's a smaller group, and a lot of the people that are there are very quiet and they don't talk. They don't seem to have much life in them and Mom's kind of full...
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