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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Monterey County, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for assisted living in Monterey County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Monterey County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Monterey County.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Monterey County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 23 assisted living facilities in the Monterey County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.


You may also consider nearby communities such as San Benito.

Monterey County Assisted Living Facilities | 273 Reviews

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Monterey County, CA
Ivy Park at Salinas
5.0

Friendly staff, clean facility, and proactive. I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the atmosphere and pricing.

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA
5.0

Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad the owners who are there even on weekends. They are hands on in all they do!

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salinas, CA
5.0

My dad has been a resident at Madonna Gardens for almost 3 years. We just celebrated his 104th Birthday. He's very happy and, we feel, well cared for. The new manager is very helpful. However, the carpet in his room could be cleaned.

The Cottages of Carmel

26241 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923

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19 reviews

[names removed] were all extremely helpful in getting my mom settled into the Cottages. They made the admissions process go as smoothly as possible. It has been a huge relief for my sister and I to know...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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If you or a loved one is looking for the perfect place to rest and relax, then The Cottages of Carmel will offer you the best experience possibly if you are seeking memory or living care. Here at The Cottages of Carmel, we pride ourselves on giving your choices that will allow you to live your...

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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

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9.5
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18 reviews

Upon every arrival our welcomes are always greeted grandly by upbeat happy smiling friendly staff members. Our impression is the home is greatly & pridefully cared for...smells amazing, looks amazing......

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Madonna Gardens, we give our residents the freedom to live the life they want with the peace of mind that comes with knowing helping hands are never far away. An inspired blend of modern convenience and care makes Madonna Gardens a place where the entire community can easily interact, enjoy...

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Ivy Park at Salinas

1320 Padre Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

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22 reviews

My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Make yourself at home at Sunrise Villa Salinas in Salinas, California. Nestled in the gorgeous Salinas Valley, Sunrise Villa Salinas distinctive architecture and design combines elegance with the warm, inviting comforts of home. A central courtyard features a breathtaking garden and landscaped...

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Merrill Gardens at Monterey

200 Iris Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940

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13 reviews

I am currently a resident at Merrill Gardens at Monterey and everything has been great. I would recommend this facility to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Vista Harden Ranch

290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906

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33 reviews

Some of the caregivers deserve a strong 5. Others deserve maybe a 3 or 4. Overall, I feel the staff is stretched too thin, and mom does not get the personal attention she needs. But maybe that's the way it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At our community, you can do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our retirement community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Here it’s all about choices—your...

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Del Rey Oaks Senior Paradise

18 Alta Circle, Del Ray Oaks, CA 93940

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My wife was lovingly cared for by a wonderful staff. I was there every day so I was able to observe what great care she was getting in addition to all the other residents. The women were always made to feel...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Del Rey Oaks Senior Paradise is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the the beautiful, sunbelt of Del Rey Oaks (a small and safe, bedroom community).We cater to clients who are over 60, but young at heart. Activities and outings are offered to stimulate their mind and body.Please come meet us and...

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Anjelica's Villa

555 Francis Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955

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Sonia is very patient, helpful, kind, and caring. She was very helpful during my mother's stay there. My mother is no longer at the villa. She developed pneumonia which she did not have prior to entering...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Anjelica's Villa Assisted Residential Care Home is located in Seaside, California just east of Laguna Grande Regional Park. Our beautifully landscaped and gated grounds invite a pleasant and intimate home environment. Newly decorated and furnished private rooms offer comfort and privacy, while...

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The Park Lane

200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey, CA 93940

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111 reviews

Moving my mom to The Park Lane was a huge decision for all of us, and so far so good! Mom is 85, healthy and independent. She has been welcomed into the community and is happy in her new surroundings. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At The Park Lane, your days belong entirely to you. Spend time exploring the many Monterey Peninsula attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, the scenic Seventeen Mile Drive, Carmel art galleries or the vineyards of Carmel Valley. Enjoy gof at some of the most prestigious and...

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Ivy Park at Monterey

1110 Cass Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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23 reviews

Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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While Sunrise of Monterey opened in 2009, Sunrise Senior Living has been in business for over 30 years, serving as a pioneer in providing outstanding care in a home-like environment for seniors. At Sunrise of Monterey, we have several neighborhoods that allow us to serve the various needs of our...

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The Del Monte Assisted Residential Care

1229 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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3 reviews

It's convenient for most people I would say. It's in a good location. The grounds around it are very pretty. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking. My friend seems to being doing quite well there.

Provides: Assisted Living

The Del Monte Assisted Residential CareDel Monte Assisted Residential Care is located in Pacific Grove "Butterfly Town," California, U.S.A. Pacific Grove is famous for being on the route of one of the largest annual monarch butterfly migrations. When you wish to leave the residences you can take...

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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC

476 Los Viboras Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

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5 reviews

My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...

Provides: Assisted Living

Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...

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Pacific Grove Senior Living

551 Gibson Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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9.0
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8 reviews

The facility has the feel of an historic hotel but with nicely updated living units. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Residents are also friendly. They offer several types of living units. I’m in a two...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Songbird Care Home

14 Madonna Drive, Salinas, CA 93906

8.5
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3 reviews

I brought my mother to the highly recommended Songbird Care Home in the Toro Park area, just two weeks before the Covid shutdown in California. Unfortunately, care homes were on the Covid quarantine list and...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Songbird Care Home is a senior care home situated in the lively city of Salinas, California in Monterey County. Our community lies in a place that is easy to find, serene and ideal for senior housing. Our neighborhood has a lot to offer in terms of health facilities, good vegetation for clean air...

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Touch of Care Residential Care Home

706 Elm Ave, Greenfield, CA 93927

Provides: Assisted Living

Touch of Care Residential Care Home

706 Elm Ave, Greenfield, CA 93927

Provides: Assisted Living

Home Away From Home I

941 Los Palos Drive, Salinas, CA 93901

1 review

Judy was wonderful, informative, but we both decided he would probably require more care than her home provides.

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Lovely south Salinas location. State licensed care home for seniors. In business over 20 years. Two locations. Private and semi-private rooms. Close to medical centers, doctors, hospital, dentists close by. We take care of your daily living needs. We follow special diets, dispense medications. We...

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Home Away From Home II

737 San Vincente Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901

1 review

I am Very pleased with the residence that I placed my father in, They are very friendly, and seems if there is anything my father needs they are willing to get whatever he needs to make his stay enjoyable....

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Lovely south Salinas location. State licensed care home for seniors. In business over 20 years. Two locations. Private and semi-private rooms. Close to medical centers, doctors, hospital, dentists close by. We take care of your daily living needs. We follow special diets, dispense medications. We...

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Magnolia Manor Of Carmel

26695 Pancho Way, Carmel, CA 93923

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

Clearview Care Homes, Inc.

3370 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Ave Maria Rcfe #1

1249 Josselyn Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

Songbird in the Country

234 Espinosa Rpad, Salinas, CA 93907

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Songbird in the Country is a residential care home located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Salinas CA in Monterey County. The amazing landscape coupled with the peacefulness of our community is set to offer nothing short of satisfaction and peace of mind to our residents. Our community takes joy...

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Carmelo Park

966 Carmelo Street, Monterey, CA 93940

3 reviews

It is smaller than the community next door. It depends on the individual; however, they have been able to accommodate a friend of mine into this community. The staff's communication and proactiveness about...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Carmelo Park is a lively, family owned and operated assisted living community nestled in the hillside overlooking old town Monterey, Monterey County, California. For over 20 years, Carmelo Park has provided a spirited social environment within a serene and peaceful assisted living setting....

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Christian Home Care

12895 Via Linda, Castroville, CA 95012

2 reviews

Mom enjoys the food. I was impressed by their kindness and cleanliness of the home, and their attitude. They take her to get her hair done and to doctor’s appointments. She gets to watch her baseball games,...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Christian Home CareChristian Home Care is located in Castroville, CA in Monterey County. This residential care home provides you with a peaceful and quiet place to live. Monterey County offers much to residents and guests, including the Bixby Creek Bridge, Pinnacles National Park, Cannery Row,...

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Cost of assisted living in Monterey County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Monterey County is 4,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of 3,146 per month.

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What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

  • Housekeeping
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Help with personal care
  • Laundry
  • Social activities and outings
  • 24-hour emergency response
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The Cottages of Carmel, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacific Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Monterey County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 23 assisted living facilities near Monterey County, California. See the full list.

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