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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Monterey County, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Monterey County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Monterey County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 20 independent living facilities in Monterey County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as San Benito.

Monterey County Independent Living Facilities | 263 Reviews

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Average starting price of Independent Living in Monterey County, CA is $4,620/month. Learn more
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Monterey County, CA
Ivy Park at Monterey
5.0

The is was a very good community for tracks my husband I brought there while we moved in from Boston to California, and I needed to have him be in a safe place, and that certainly was the case. So now it's important for him to be able to be back home again.

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!

The Park Lane in Monterey, CA
4.5

It’s a paradox. Staff and management are quite friendly. The staff is responsive to requests; management is not. Long-time residents report maintenance problems left unattended to for months or even years. They have grown accustomed to the lack of response. I asked four times for a connection to the free internet but got zero response. The Park Lane holds a monthly Maintenance Chat where residents can speak directly to the Maintenance Director. He promised a fast response (“probably tomorrow”) that never happened. In frustration, I ordered Comcast more than a week later. I find the food generally good. The delay between ordering a meal and its delivery is typically quite long.

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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8.2
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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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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

Magnolia Manor Of Carmel

26695 Pancho Way, Carmel, CA 93923

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

Del Mesa Carmel

500 Del Mesa Dr, Carmel, CA 93923

Provides: Independent Living

Pacific Meadows

5315 Carmel Valley Rd # F, Carmel, CA 93923

Provides: Senior Apartments

Ave Maria Rcfe #1

1249 Josselyn Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA 93940

1 review
Provides: Assisted Living

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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Canterbury Woods

651 Sinex Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Provides: Independent Living

West Hills Apartments

500 Pacific St, Coalinga, CA 93210

Provides: Independent Living
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Cost of independent living in Monterey County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Monterey County is 4,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of 3,738 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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The Cottages of Carmel, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacific Grove Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monterey County, California. See full list of communities.

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