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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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I like the small care facility. My husband gets along better with fewer people. The meals that I have seen are great and he is eating much better. The staff and care seem very good. The only problem has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
BonHomie Group is a family-owned business that has been operating for 30 years, with 8 care homes in San Jose and Saratoga. All of the care homes have Administrators who are certified by Community Care Licensing; have taken extensive continuing education classes and passed the government test...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Santa Nella, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Nella is $3,703 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Firebaugh, CA with an average of $3,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Santa Nella, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Nella, CA
$3,703/mo
$3,546/mo
$3,749/mo

Assisted living costs in Santa Nella, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Nella, CA
$3,703/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Santa Nella, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,703/mo
$3,976/mo

Assisted living costs in Santa Nella, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,766/mo
Private
$5,100/mo
Studio
$4,994/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,904/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,280/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,048/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Nella 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: Santa Nella, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Nella, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,703/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,976/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,558/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Nella, CA:$3,703/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Santa Nella, CA:$3,976/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Santa Nella, CA:$3,558/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Santa Nella, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Santa Nella 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
Santa Nella, CA$5,722/mo$5,565/mo+2.8%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Santa Nella, CA
2024 average cost:$5,722/mo
2023 average cost:$5,565/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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 Santa Nella, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Santa Nella

Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Nella

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!

Santa Nella review score based on 219 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 79 Santa Nella assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Nella 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

Santa Nella review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Santa Nella, CA79 facilities
8.3
Los Banos, CA76 facilities
8.9
Gustine, CA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Nella 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 219 reviews of 79 Santa Nella assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Nella 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.
Santa Nella, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Santa Nella assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Nella assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Nella, 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 Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella 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
57%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella 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
8.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Santa Nella

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 Santa Nella protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Westmont of Morgan Hill, Valley Spring Memory Care and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santa Nella, California. See full list of communities.
There are 110 assisted living facilities near Santa Nella, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Santa Nella, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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