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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blanco, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Blanco, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in Blanco, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Blanco incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Blanco memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Blanco, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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25 reviews
9.3
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25 reviews
5 star
68%
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24%
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8%
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I and my family thinks that Madonna Gardens has been the best decision that we could have made for my mother and our families needs. I will give Madonna Gardens a five on all of the above questions! And...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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Photo of Ivy Park at Salinas
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
9.0
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25 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
38%
3 star
4%
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0%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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Photo of Vista Harden Ranch
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8.5
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44 reviews
8.5
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44 reviews
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30%
3 star
11%
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2%
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When searching for memory care for our precious mom, Vista Harden Ranch beat them all. From the very personalized first tour, to the at home assessment prior to placing her, Vista showed so much grace and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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44 Floor plans available
6.8
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16 reviews
6.8
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16 reviews
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19%
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The staff is absolutely amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. That includes ALL staff; administration, housekeeping, dining room and support staff. We have not met one cross or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Blanco, CA

The average cost of senior living in Blanco is $6,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $6,733 per month.

Memory care costs in Blanco, CA, vs. state and national averages

Blanco, CA
$6,997/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Blanco, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,997/mo

Memory care costs in Blanco, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,319/mo
Studio
$7,254/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,866/mo

Senior living costs in Blanco vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Blanco, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlanco, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,997/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,051/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,528/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Blanco, CA:$6,997/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Blanco, CA:$6,051/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Blanco, CA:$4,528/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Blanco, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Blanco and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Blanco, CACA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Blanco, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Blanco have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blanco, CA$7,080/mo$6,727/mo+5.3%
California$6,789/mo$6,410/mo+5.9%
National$6,514/mo$6,136/mo+6.2%
Blanco, CA
2024 average cost:$7,080/mo
2023 average cost:$6,727/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
California
2024 average cost:$6,789/mo
2023 average cost:$6,410/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,514/mo
2023 average cost:$6,136/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Blanco

Recent reviews for memory care in Blanco

Ivy Park at Salinas

5.0
My father is currently a resident at Ivy Park at Salinas in the Memory Care unit and everything at this facility has been great! I find the staff to be very hard working and very friendly The cleanliness and quality of care are both great. I would definitely recommend this facility to family and ...
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Anjelica's Villa in Seaside, CA

5.0
Anjelica's Villa has a caring staff and an A+ Administrator. She involves the family in the care of their clients. She communicates the clients needs with you. And most importantly, she and the staff will listen to what you have to say. The facility is exceptionally clean and so are the ...
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Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.0
All of these facilities are at max capacity and I know the staff does the best they can for the amount of residents they have in memory care. Over all I'm pleased with there efforts in memory care facility side.

Blanco review score based on 341 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 341 reviews of 14 Blanco memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blanco review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Blanco review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Blanco, CA14 facilities
8.5
Hollister, CA66 facilities
8.4
Santa Cruz, CA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Blanco memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 341 reviews of 14 Blanco memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blanco resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Blanco, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.2
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Blanco memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blanco memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blanco, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Blanco memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Blanco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blanco, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blanco memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Blanco Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blanco, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.4%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.2%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blanco memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blanco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blanco, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Blanco memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blanco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blanco, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blanco memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Blanco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blanco, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.2%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Blanco

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Blanco protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Ivy Park at Salinas and Vista Harden Ranch are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blanco, California. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Blanco, California. See the full list.
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The 5 memory care facilities near you in Blanco, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Blanco, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Blanco, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Blanco, California ranges from $4895 to $13295. The average Memory Care cost in Blanco, California is $6,997. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Blanco, California typically starts at $4895. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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