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Assisted living costs in Pacific Grove average about $4,387 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Pacific Grove. Our detailed directory has 188 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Pacific Grove Senior Living
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The facility has the feel of an historic hotel but with nicely updated living units. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Residents are also friendly. They offer several types of living units. I’m in a two...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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[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...
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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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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I am currently a resident at Merrill Gardens at Monterey and everything has been great. I would recommend this facility to others.
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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Photo of The Del Monte Assisted Residential Care
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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 Ivy Park at Monterey
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44 Floor plans available
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23 reviews
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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...
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.
Ivy Park at Monterey is a vibrant senior living community tucked away in the historic Monterey County. Just off of the CA-1, Ivy Park is just minutes from the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and the iconic Cannery Row waterfront district lined with boutique shops, seafood...
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Photo of The Park Lane
1818 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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6.6
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111 reviews
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Moving my mom to The Park Lane was a huge decision for all of us, and so far so good! Mom is 85, healthy and independent. She has been welcomed into the community and is happy in her new surroundings. ...
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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My wife was lovingly cared for by a wonderful staff. I was there every day so I was able to observe what great care she was getting in addition to all the other residents. The women were always made to feel...
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.
Del Rey Oaks Senior Paradise is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the the beautiful, sunbelt of Del Rey Oaks (a small and safe, bedroom community).We cater to clients who are over 60, but young at heart. Activities and outings are offered to stimulate their mind and body.Please come meet us and...
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It is smaller than the community next door. It depends on the individual; however, they have been able to accommodate a friend of mine into this community. The staff's communication and proactiveness about...
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.
Carmelo Park is a lively, family owned and operated assisted living community nestled in the hillside overlooking old town Monterey, Monterey County, California. For over 20 years, Carmelo Park has provided a spirited social environment within a serene and peaceful assisted living setting....
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Pacific Grove, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pacific Grove is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of $3,254 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pacific Grove, CA vs. nearby cities

Pacific Grove, CA
$4,387/mo
$4,796/mo
$4,419/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pacific Grove, CA vs. the state and national average

Pacific Grove, CA
$4,387/mo
U.S. national average
$4,730/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pacific Grove vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,387/mo
$4,568/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Pacific Grove, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,878/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,104/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,816/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,749/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Pacific Grove over time

Pacific Grove, CACA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pacific Grove, 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 Pacific Grove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pacific Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pacific Grove

Ivy Park at Salinas

5.0
Friendly staff, clean facility, and proactive. I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the atmosphere and pricing.

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salinas, CA

5.0
My dad has been a resident at Madonna Gardens for almost 3 years. We just celebrated his 104th Birthday. He's very happy and, we feel, well cared for. The new manager is very helpful. However, the carpet in his room could be cleaned.

Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.9
The director was very helpful with the questions I had for my Mom and her husband. Once a decision was made, She also made the tour experience pleasant for my Mom. Extra compassion and empathy was needed and it was provided. The facility is homey and inviting with its furnishings and colors.

Pacific Grove review score based on 30 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 11 Pacific Grove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pacific Grove 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

Pacific Grove review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Pacific Grove, CA11 facilities
7.9
Monterey, CA11 facilities
7.9
Sand City, CA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Pacific Grove 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 30 reviews of 11 Pacific Grove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pacific Grove 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.
Pacific Grove, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
2.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.2
4.1
Activities
3.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Pacific Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pacific Grove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pacific Grove, 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 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pacific Grove, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pacific Grove, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
45.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pacific Grove, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pacific Grove, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pacific Grove, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pacific Grove

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pacific Grove protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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The Cottages of Carmel, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacific Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pacific Grove, California. See full list of communities.

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