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The Cottages of Carmel

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26241 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923

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ROBIN D
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5.0
Excellent Care
[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 that mom has great care and has a beautiful newly renovated place to live. The staff i

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The Cottages of Carmel

Come live a supported life free from restrictions at The Cottages of Carmel! This stunning community is ready to welcome visitors and residents with open arms, so they can find a comfortable home that checks all their boxes. The community staff is dedicated to providing the best experience possible with thoughtful services, customizable dining plans, engaging activities, and purposeful events. Residents can choose between assisted living and memory care services based on their care needs.

At The Cottages of Carmel, care is customized to the individual. Whether a resident requires meal reminders, escort services, or assistance with activities of daily living, a caregiver is there to help. Additionally, memory care residents benefit from two levels of memory care — one for residents in the early stages of dementia and another for those in the later stages. Daily tasks, including housekeeping and maintenance, are also handled, so residents may dedicate time to their favorite hobbies and activities.

Residents are free to take advantage of hotel-like amenities, such as the well-stocked library, concierge, game room, bistro, salon, putting green, and bocce ball court. The community also offers a dynamic calendar filled with social events, lifelong learning courses, fitness classes, therapeutic activities, and more.

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Professional Chef
  • Pureed Meals
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Fireplaces
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino
  • Mandarin

Activities

  • Happy Hour
  • Trivia Games
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • Wine Tasting
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Stretching Classes
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings

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9.5Review score19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
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4 star
16%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored The Cottages of Carmel with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Cottages of Carmel has 19 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.9
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
A Place for Mom has scored The Cottages of Carmel with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Cottages of Carmel has 19 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Jenn C - Toured community
Assisted Living
September 10, 2024
5.0
Wonderful place
Did a tour of the cottages , talk to a lovely lady named [name removed], she was very knowledgeable and help answer all Our questions , we are looking for a very near future place for our mother , the cottages are on the top Of our list .
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
ROBIN D - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 4, 2024
5.0
Excellent Care
[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 that mom has great care and has a beautiful newly renovated place to live. The staff is friendly, kind and caring. Mom is very happy living at the Cottages. That brings my sister and I much peace of mind.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Jason M. - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 5, 2023
5.0
The Monterey Bay Area's Premier Senior Living Community
The Cottages of Carmel is truly an outstanding residential community for elders seeking assistive care. The entire staff is exceptional - kind, compassionate, skillful, and respectful. Many associates are long-standing employees with a wealth of experience in making life easier, safer, fulfilling, and more dignified for residents. My father has resided happily in an assisted living studio since [date removed]. His unit is bright, quiet, and comfortable with high ceilings, a fireplace, and a welcoming patio. He raves about quality and presentation of meals, attentive dining room staff, scenic afternoon drives, and elaborate holiday dinners. Recent renovations elevate the entire community to the highest standards with inspiring art and inviting areas for group activities and conversations with other residents. Most importantly, my father has thrived and remained COVID-free during his entire residency, thanks to Watermark’s industry-leading safety protocols.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
June 16, 2023
Dear Jason, Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved your experience; I look forward to reading your review to the team to acknowledge them for their dedication, expertise and caring ways. Please let us know anything we can do to ensure your dad continues to thrive.
J M
Memory Care
June 4, 2023
5.0
The Cottages of Carmel Review
My experience with The Cottages of Carmel, Carmel CA: Caring staff. Appreciate that there are high level staff who are nurses who work on site. Med tech’s are responsive and helpful. So are managers, caregivers and activities staff. The facility is clean. In fact just doing some renovations that increase the sparkle features. Food is very good and tasty. Communication is open with family and those who assist the resident. Good light throughout the facility. Safety is a high level concern for the residents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
June 16, 2023
Thank you! I will share this comment with our caring, friendly team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I'm so glad it shows.
Rene P - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 2, 2023
5.0
Amazing facility and staff
We toured the facility with [name removed] (Sales Director) and [name removed] (Executive Director) who were extremely warm and loving with our mom. Being greeted by the smell of fresh baked cookies in the lobby had me hooked right away. But touring all of areas and being able to talk to some of the staff and concierge gave my mom more assurance of what is ahead. Gina even invited to us to have lunch to feel the atmosphere and taste the great food that is provided! We loved it!! Hopefully we can make it happen for my mom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
June 16, 2023
Dear Rene, Thank you! I will share this comment with our caring, friendly team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I'm so glad it shows
ROBIN D - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 2, 2023
5.0
Quality care for my parents
[name removed] and staff at The Cottages are amazingly caring people. The quality of care is first rate. My parents feel very happy here, and my sister and I feel very grateful to have them surrounded by such a supportive team. [name removed] made us all feel supported and welcome from the first time we met her. Also the Cottages are beautifully maintained. The Cottages is a first rate elder care home, my family is very grateful to have their support.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
June 16, 2023
Dear Robin, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. I'll read your review to the team to acknowledge their dedication and thank them for a job well done.
Nicole K
Assisted Living
June 2, 2023
5.0
Wonderful
I’ve had wonderful experiences with the staff and working alongside them to come up with mutual decision on behalf of my family members. Working with a solid care team takes the worry out of who my loved ones will be with. Thank you!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
June 16, 2023
Dear Nicole, Thank you! I will share this comment with our caring, friendly team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I'm so glad it shows
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 31, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Loving Choice
I would recommend The Cottages to them, for sure. I would encourage them to be an active participant in their loved ones care to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. They are all doing their best, and sometimes wires get crossed. If you are present as much as possible, it helps with awareness. We picked this community, because of the close proximity to my house, amenities, kind, helpful and informative staff.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
June 2, 2023
Thank you for sharing your positive review! We are committed to resident and family member satisfaction and I'm so glad you are satisfied with the experience. Please stay in close contact and let us know what we can do to ensure your loved one continues to thrive.
Katherine - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 12, 2023
5.0
A wonderful and caring home for Mom
Mom joined Cottages of Carmel almost a year ago. I would highly recommend this wonderful place that treats you like family and is fully interested and really listens to you. Mom has been in four of the other highest rated facilities locally and this is the best and safest for her. Plus, she loves the food - I could eat here daily. The dedicated friendly and respectful nurses, management and staff makes a whole difference. The grounds are pretty and taken care of. Everywhere smells good and is clean. Repairs are taken care of when needed. The only other thing I can say is I wish I found this place earlier. Feeling lucky!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
May 17, 2023
Dear Katherine, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. I will read your review to our team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I'm so glad it shows. Please stay in close contact and let us know what we can do to ensure your mom continues to thrive.
Marcia Sheppard - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 29, 2022
5.0
Comfortable and Friendly
My mother has lived at Cottages of Carmel for approximately 9 months and has never been happier. She enjoys the surroundings as well as the staff, food and activities. She always has something fun or interesting to do if she wants or is able to spend time in her studio apartment which is comfortable, light and airy. This community was an excellent choice for her and I'm so pleased that she is enjoying her life here so much. We were very fortunate to have found this home for her.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
November 3, 2022
Dear Marcia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us. I will read your review to our team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I'm so glad it shows. Please stay in close contact and let us know what we can do to ensure your mom continues to thrive.
Gerald - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 9, 2022
5.0
Great Labor Day Bbq
The trip to BBQ was so delicious and loved to be able to sit outside in the patio area. What a great day!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
September 16, 2022
Dear Gerald, thank you so much for your positive feedback. Were thrilled to hear you enjoyed our BBQ.
Rita P - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 12, 2022
5.0
Warm and Caring Home
My mother spent her final 3 years at Cottages of Carmel. The facility is new, immaculate, and well equipped. It is centrally located and close to stores, restaurants and coffee shops. But what really sets it apart is the warm, caring and compassionate administration and staff. My mother loved the caregivers and med techs, and had close relationships with other residents. There is a wide variety of activities and events, and she particularly enjoyed the daily walks and the group exercise classes. Weekly excursions such as scenic drives and shopping outings were a big hit. If you are looking for a safe, loving environment with many activities, Cottages of Carmel is the place! Highly recommended!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
July 21, 2022
Dear Rita, Thank you! I will share this comment with our caring, friendly team and thank them for the difference they make every day. We love what we do and I'm so glad it shows.
Lori L - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 14, 2021
5.0
Verified Review
My review of The Cottages
We toured The Cottages and it had a very warm and homey feel to it. We walked in and they had the fire burning and it was also very clean. The staff members here were welcoming and friendly.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 27, 2019
5.0
Outstanding impression. Clearly made the list
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
January 10, 2020
Thank you for sharing. We are proud of our beautiful boutique community and glad you've had an outstanding impression. Please be sure to let us know if there is anything we can do to further assist you.
Cheryl Poeschl - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 7, 2019
5.0
Review of The Cottages of Carmel
Great facility! We are so happy to have our Mom live in such a caring place.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 4, 2019
0.5
Disappointed
Don’t let the description of all the bells and whistles fool you. This is corporate run, nothing personal. 3 GM’s in 3 years. Never any follow up. The memory care was a huge disappointment. If you’re considering this as an option, go at least 10 times unannounced at different times. I felt the staff was young and the manager of memory has an attitude. We moved our mother into a smaller senior nursing home for less than half the cost and have better communication with a mature respectful staff. Please save your money!!
Cleanliness
0.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
0.5
Paul Mayer - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 10, 2018
5.0
Cottages of Carmel - A great place for Mom.
The Cottages of Carmel is a small, home-like facility. It is on a single level and this makes it easy for all residents to access the entire facility. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are plenty of activities to keep mom busy, including regular excursions out of the facility. The first thing you notice is the facility is bright and clean. I feel very comfortable with having my mom cared for at the Cottages of Carmel.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from The Cottages of Carmel
November 28, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I will read your review to the team and acknowledge them for their dedication, expertise and caring ways. Please stay in close contact and let us know what we can do to ensure your mom continues to thrive. Sincerely, Patty Rager, Executive Director Posted on behalf of Patty Rager.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 10, 2016
4.0
Verified Review
Review of The Cottages Of Carmel-Carmel, Ca
Toured facility and it was nice, but do not think my mother was impressed or interested in this community...it also was also priced a little higher which is out of the budget.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Memory Care
January 6, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
A little expensive. Co-min...
A little expensive. Co-mingles assisted living and memory care for events sometimes. Requires $2500 deosit. Currently we'd be at top of list
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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