Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Watsonville, CA below include 22 Assisted Living facilities with 359 reviews. On average in Watsonville, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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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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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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1380 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, MorningStar at West San Jose offers a vibrant and welcoming senior living experience at 1380 S De Anza Boulevard in San Jose, California. This thoughtfully designed community provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, catering to a wide range of lifestyles and care needs. Whether residents are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle or specialized memory support, MorningStar delivers exceptional care in a setting that blends comfort with elegance. Residents at MorningStar enjoy a wide variety of amenities and services that enhance daily living and promote wellness. The beautifully maintained grounds feature garden areas and patios perfect for relaxing or socializing. Inside, the community offers a spa, fitness room, coffee shop, and even an on-site beauty and barber shop. Services like housekeeping, linen, and laundry care make life easier, while transportation services provide access to local outings and appointments. A rich calendar of activities—including music, yoga, book clubs, arts and crafts, and excursions—ensures there's always something meaningful to participate in. Dining is a pleasure with in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the elegant dining room, and the option for room service, all with accommodations for special diets and guest visits. What sets MorningStar at West San Jose apart is its multicultural, compassionate approach to care and communication. Staff members speak English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Mandarin, and Hindi, creating a deeply inclusive environment. A secured gate offers peace of mind, especially for families with loved ones in Memory Care, while the personalized attention and commitment to dignity shine through in every interaction. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and cultural attractions, MorningStar provides not just a place to live—but a place to thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,200
1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also lives there so they take care of the place very well, it's very clean. The food is excellent, and because there's only six residents,..."
$6,000
909 College Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Juliet Stephen RCH. It was a very good experience. Their response time when you push the button is so far it's always been under a minute. That's a huge thing right now. It's like a three-star hotel as far as their amenities. The..."
$6,500
429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Sonnet Hill Senior Living. They assisted him with his medications. They coordinated with Kaiser to get him his own wheelchair and provided meals, they have activities there, but he didn't participate in those. They're doing his laund..."
$5,950
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26245 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Carmel, CA 93923
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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 dining personnel and even the cleaning staff. My mot..."
$5,865
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
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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..."
$3,515
290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We chose Vista Harden Ranch for my relative because of the pricing. The whole staff is nice. The communication is excellent and they're always willing to answer any questions I have. It's a very clean facility. He's gained 25 pounds since he's been t..."
$3,495
16515 Butterfield Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
4.5
(12 reviews)
"Our tour at Loma Clara Senior Living went well. It seemed to have good options as far as activities, and there seemed to be a fairly lively community there. The staff was professional and informational. I think the place was pretty clean. I didn't se..."
$4,645
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1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
4.4
(51 reviews)
"I toured Atria Willow Glen. I liked that one. I would recommend it. It was clean and well-organized. The people that I talked to seemed to be happy. The staff seemed to be well informed. They seemed to work together well. They were all groomed. Their..."
$4,995
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1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
4.4
(21 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 ..."
$4,595
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500 S. Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
4.4
(36 reviews)
"Belmont Village San Jose was a beautiful place. I would rate it 100% all the way around, but it was very expensive. The staff was wonderful and the food was wonderful. They served salmon. The common spaces were nice. I just could not afford that plac..."
$5,960
1009 Blossom River Way, San Jose, CA 95123
4.3
(50 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale San Jose. It has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I met half a dozen residents, and they have very positive feelings about Brookdale. What I especially liked was that utilities included water, electricity, trash, and two meals..."
$5,250
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380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136
4.3
(25 reviews)
"My wife has moved into Carlton Senior Living San Jose. What I like best is its proximity to our home, so I can go visit her frequently without too much trouble. I have tried some of the food and it's quite good. There are plenty of activities she can..."
$5,995
1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901
4.3
(12 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..."
$4,350
3333 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95008
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My relative has moved into Palm Villas of Campbell. We're impressed with the care that they're giving as he's getting more severe dementia, and he needs more care. Everything is excellent there. The facility is clean. They're attentive. They have man..."
$7,500
917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
4.3
(30 reviews)
"We liked Oakmont of San Jose a lot. We were very impressed. It was very homey. The residents and the staff were just friendly. They knew everybody, so we really liked that situation. What we did not like about them is their independent living rooms f..."
$5,895
4855 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135
4.2
(29 reviews)
"My wife and I moved to Ivy Park at San Jose. They take care of you very well, and consistently, and the care is very good. We have diabetic care and also personal care. The structure of the building is pretty good. They have excursions and travel. Th..."
$4,495
Assisted Living
Suzanne
5.0
Review of Montecito Manor
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,...
Assisted Living
Tim35
5.0
Review of Montecito Manor
My mother fell and broke her left arm, so she’s in Montecito Manor now. It has very wide doors and very wide hallways, and she has a private bath in her own room; they’ll furnish it if you want....
Morgan Hill
$4,445
Santa Cruz
$4,122
US
$4,000
Salinas
$3,846
Gilroy
$3,500
Assisted Living costs in Watsonville 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 Watsonville 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.
Seniors in Watsonville can apply for assistance with the cost of services provided by RCFs under a 1915(c) Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver.
Seniors in California who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can also apply for an Optional State Supplement to help with room and board expenses. These expenses are capped by the state for SSI recipients.
Family supplementation is not permitted in California.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.
Watsonville 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 Watsonville, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Watsonville-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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