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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Monterey, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Monterey, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Monterey, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Monterey incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Monterey memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Monterey, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Salinas, Watsonville and Carmel Valley.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salinas, Watsonville and Carmel Valley.
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9.5
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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
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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
7.8
Review score
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
6.1
Review score
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
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.
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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6.0
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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
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.
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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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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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
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.
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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66 Floor plans available
9.0
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9 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
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Monterey, CA
The average cost of senior living in Monterey is $5,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pacific Grove, CA with an average of $4,531 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Monterey, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Monterey
Recent reviews for memory care in Monterey
Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA
4.8
This has been a very positive, happy, and clean place for my loved one. The staff are very helpful in answering the family's questions, and have responded quickly with answers.
There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have snacks available as well.
Card games, baking, ...
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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salinas, CA
5.0
I wish I could have convinced my mom to move here a year ago. She would have been much happier, with all the staff attention, activities, and meeting new people. It would have made her life so much more enriched at the end of life experience.
I cry every day because I miss my mom so much. My ...
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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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Monterey review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 7 Monterey memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Monterey 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
Monterey review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Monterey 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 28 reviews of 7 Monterey memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Monterey 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.Monterey, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
2.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.2
4.1
Activities
3.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Monterey memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monterey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monterey, 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 Monterey 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 Monterey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Monterey, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Monterey 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 Monterey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Monterey, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
57.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monterey 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 Monterey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monterey, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monterey 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 Monterey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monterey 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 Monterey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monterey, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cottages of Carmel, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacific Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Monterey, California. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Monterey, California. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Monterey, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, California ranges from $1500 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Monterey, California is $5,266. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Monterey, California typically starts at $1500. 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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