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The Best Independent Living Communities in Monterey County, CA

There are 10 Independent Living communities in the Monterey County, CA area, with 10 in...

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The Park Lane

200 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940

4.7(40 reviews)

"The Park Lane's amenities were great and the staff that I met with was very informative. I like its proximity to the...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,515
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The Cottages of Carmel

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...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,495
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The Porter at Soquel

5630 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073

The Porter at Soquel, located at 5630 Soquel Drive in Soquel, California, is a senior living community offering...

Independent Living
$7,550
Merrill Gardens at Monterey

Merrill Gardens at Monterey

200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940

4.3(8 reviews)

"We chose Merrill Gardens at Monterey because they gave us a really good rate on the care. My grandfather is in the...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
Pricing unavailable
Hacienda Carmel

Hacienda Carmel

1000 Hacienda Carmel, Carmel Valley, CA 93923

2.0(1 review)

"I did look at a facility that I would not recommend. It is the Hacienda Carmel. I think Hacienda Carmel has rented out...

Independent Living
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Forest Hill Retirement

Forest Hill Retirement

551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

4.0(1 review)

"Forest Hill Manor has independent, assisted, and nursing, and I looked at the independent for myself and assisted for a...

Independent Living
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Valley Heights

Valley Heights

925 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

4.5(2 reviews)

"Valley Heights is all good because it provides everything my dad needs. The apartments were adequate. They have a chef...

Continuing Care CommunitiesIndependent Living
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Gault Street Senior Housing

Gault Street Senior Housing

211 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

5.0(1 review)

"My Mom has been in Gault Street for 7 years now and it's just 2 blocks away from our home. She's doing really great and...

Independent LivingLow Income Affordable
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020

4.1(37 reviews)

"I'm on the waiting list for Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. I like that they have more activities than other places, like...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$3,050
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Dominican Oaks

3400 Paul Sweet Road,, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

4.8(12 reviews)

"My mother used to live in Dominican Oaks. I know it pretty well. I thought it was wonderful and very nice. I helped when...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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Richard

I visited this facility

Review of The Park Lane

I've been to the independent living of The Park Lane in Monterey to take a tour. For the moment, it's not feasible for me because it costs way too much than what I expected. Other than that, it's a...

Provider response

Thank you for sharing your experience touring The Park Lane in Monterey. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour, the helpful staff, and the beautiful views. We appreciate your feedback and hope...

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Karl7

I visited this facility

Review of The Park Lane

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...

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to tour The Park Lane. We’re glad to hear you had a thorough visit and got to see many of our amenities. If you have any more questions or want to learn about other...

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Rita2

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The Park Lane

I moved to The Park Lane. I like the people. It's a two-bedroom, and it's nice. The staff, you have to wait to get things done. They have lots of activities. You name it and they have it including...

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