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zipAveragecost: $3,380

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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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23 reviews
9.4
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What's the biggest advantage of Madonna Gardens memory care is that is all on one level and the rooms are studio. A one bedroom apartment would be too much for someone to navigate and get lost in. Madonna...
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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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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5 star
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It took at least 6 months for my uncle to get accumulated with the change. We had many challenges in the beginning... most staff were helpful. It seems very clean there. They do a lot of activities. The cafe...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services, including diabetic...
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9.1
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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...
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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44 Floor plans available
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23 reviews
8.6
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The staff was very friendly and responsive. The only negative thing was some of the residents were not friendly and the little bossy about things.
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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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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 independent living in Ridgemark, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ridgemark is $3,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Banos, CA with an average of $3,221 per month.

Independent living costs in Ridgemark, CA, vs. nearby cities

Ridgemark, CA
$3,380/mo
$5,384/mo

Independent living costs in Ridgemark, CA, vs. state and national averages

Ridgemark, CA
$3,380/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ridgemark, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,563/mo
Independent Living
$3,380/mo

Independent living costs in Ridgemark, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,430/mo
Studio
$4,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,298/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,832/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,095/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgemark 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: Ridgemark, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgemark, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,380/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,567/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,563/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ridgemark, CA:$3,380/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgemark, CA:$3,567/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ridgemark, CA:$5,563/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ridgemark

Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgemark

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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Glen Loma Apartments in Gilroy, CA

3.6
I'm currently a resident at Glen Loma Apartments. This facility has parking issues! You only get one parking place for a two bedroom apartment! Which means that there is no guest parking! Additionally, it took two months for me to get assist handles put in the shower. Also, the kitchen is poorly ...
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Ivy Park at Salinas

3.5
My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my sister will have to go on medicaid. Going in, I would recommend having a clear ...
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Ridgemark independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ridgemark independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ridgemark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ridgemark, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgemark independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ridgemark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgemark, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgemark independent 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 independent living communities in Ridgemark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgemark, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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