46 Residential Care Homes near Salinas, CA

Learn More About Care Homes in Salinas, CA

The Mediterranean climate of Salinas provides great weather conditions year-round for residents to enjoy the many local and state parks within Monterey County, such as the Fremont Peak State Park. Living in Salinas offers easy access to shopping centers, dining options, and plenty of opportunities to stay active.

In Salinas, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Salinas, CA

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $3,500 in the state of California. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

Learn More About Salinas, CA

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Salinas are rated 46 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
146	155	132	143	148	141

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$63,081 per year	$40,066 per year	$53,080 per year	$18,298 per year	$45,670 per year	$3,197 per year	$1,133 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Salinas include:

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Natividad Medical Center

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Salinas’s climate is classified as Mediterranean, experiencing mostly mild temperatures year-round with little amounts of precipitation across seasons. The average humidity level is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during February at about 74%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
52°F	62°F	41°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
63°F	71°F	54°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 97

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 15″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
32	8.8%	156,722	6,564 per square mile	3.7

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.7%	5.5%	1.3%	78.7%	<0.1%	3.3%	13.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Salinas: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 64/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Monterey County

Democratic	Republican	Other
67.0%	27.3%	5.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Salinas include:

• National Steinbeck Center
• The Steinbeck House

Outdoor attractions in Salinas:

• Natividad Neighborhood Park
• Sherwood Park
• Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Fremont Peak State Park
• Garrapata State Park
• Mariposa Gardens
• Monterey Zoo

Salinas’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Maya Cinema Salinas
• Century Theatres
• Fox Theater
• Northridge Mall
• Harden Ranch Plaza
• Salinas Shopping Center

Transportation

MV Transportation operates throughout the Salinas area and offers paratransit services to eligible passengers. Taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Salinas.