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Really good home. Care is excellent.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tamara Guest HomeTamara Guest Home is a senior residential care home located in the relaxing city of Salida, CA and in Stanislaus county. Salida is a part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area and is just a short drive to Modesto. The beautiful Spring Creek runs throughout the entire city....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
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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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Merced County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merced County is $3,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chowchilla, CA with an average of $3,342 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Merced County, CA
$3,507/mo
$3,516/mo
$3,546/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Merced County, CA
$3,507/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,507/mo
$3,567/mo

Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,357/mo
Private
$5,125/mo
Studio
$4,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,498/mo

Senior living costs in Merced County 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: Merced County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerced County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,507/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,567/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,106/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Merced County, CA:$3,507/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Merced County, CA:$3,567/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merced County, CA:$3,106/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merced County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merced County 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Merced County, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merced County 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merced County, CA$4,744/mo$4,788/mo-0.9%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Merced County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,744/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merced County, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Merced County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merced County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merced County

Sunnyside Senior Living Inc in Turlock, CA

4.6
I am thoroughly pleased with Saint Francis assisted care… They look out for their clients and treats them like family..Everybody is extremely friendly and kind… At Christmas time they had Carolers come and sing.. I feel my loved one is helped in a genuinely caring atmosphere in the home.. I ...
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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 ...
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Golden Age Home Care in Modesto, CA

5.0
I have nothing but good things to say about Golden Age Home Care. My loved one is happy and enjoying the care they receive. The home is smaller with only six residents and you get to know the other family members. It feels like home!

Merced County review score based on 123 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 55 Merced County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merced County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Merced County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Merced County, CA55 facilities
8.3
McSwain, CA75 facilities
8.3
Los Banos, CA76 facilities

Review subcategories for Merced County assisted living

When assisted living 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 123 reviews of 55 Merced County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merced County resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Merced County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merced County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merced County, 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 Merced County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merced County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merced County assisted living

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 Merced County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merced County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merced County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merced County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merced County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merced County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merced County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merced County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merced County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merced County protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Valley Spring Memory Care, Park Merced and Lifespring Senior Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merced County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Merced County, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Merced County, California is Cogir of Cedar Creek. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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