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Photo of The Cottages of Carmel
1515 Photos available
8.9
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22 reviews
8.9
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22 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very responsive but sometimes you have to request or suggest options. Overall, it is a very good place with very good care. Keep in mind, there is no such thing as a perfect place.
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...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Monterey
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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25 reviews
8.5
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25 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
16%
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16%
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8%
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What we like the most about Ivy Park is the location, cleanliness and the staff. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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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66 Floor plans available
5.4
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117 reviews
5.4
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117 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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I found the staff very helpful and felt the room was nice. I also worked the most with [name removed] and I found her lovely and efficient My aunt was there for respite care and did not really want to be...
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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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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Monterey
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
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16 reviews
6.8
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16 reviews
5 star
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4 star
19%
3 star
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The staff is absolutely amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. That includes ALL staff; administration, housekeeping, dining room and support staff. We have not met one cross or...
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.
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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...
Photo of Pacific Grove Senior Living
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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17 reviews
9.5
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17 reviews
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Big Sur

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Sur

Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
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 and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Carmelo Park in Monterey, CA

5.0
My mom was a resident of Carmelo Park until her recent passing. Our family visited several facilities before selecting Carmelo Park and we definitely made the right decision. The staff is very caring and definitely went above and beyond to make her time there as happy and comfortable as ...
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Anjelica's Villa in Seaside, CA

5.0
Anjelica's Villa has a caring staff and an A+ Administrator. She involves the family in the care of their clients. She communicates the clients needs with you. And most importantly, she and the staff will listen to what you have to say. The facility is exceptionally clean and so are the ...
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Big Sur nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Big Sur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Sur, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Sur nursing homes

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 Big Sur Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Sur, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Sur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Sur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Sur, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Sur nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Sur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Sur, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Sur nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Big Sur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Sur, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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The Cottages of Carmel, Ivy Park at Monterey and The Park Lane are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big Sur, California. See full list of communities.
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