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5 Best Nursing Homes in Salinas, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Salinas nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Salinas, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Salinas or another care type is right for you. Browse 5 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Salinas.

We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elkhorn Pajaro and Greater Salinas.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Seaside, Marina or Boronda.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Salinas, CA

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Ivy Park at Monterey
5.0 / 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 / 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 / 5.0

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.

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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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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Vista Harden Ranch

290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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The Ridge Rehabilitation Center

350 Iris Drive, Salinas, CA 93906

Provides: Nursing Homes

Pacific Coast Care Ctr

720 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901

Provides: Nursing Homes

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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Learn More About Nursing 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.

Nursing homes — also called convalescent homes or skilled nursing facilities — in Salinas are intended for seniors who require 24-hour monitoring and medical assistance. These communities are designed to promote independence among seniors who require constant nursing care to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), but do not require hospital-level care.

Cost of Nursing Homes in Salinas, CA

The median monthly cost for a private nursing home room is about $12,000 in the Salinas area and $10,600 in the state of California, according to Genworth.

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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.

Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Belmont Village San Jose, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Atria Willow Glen are the top-rated nursing homes near Salinas, California. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes near Salinas, California. See the full list.

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