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Memory care in Prunedale offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Prunedale is about $4,735 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 129 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
16%
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0%
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11%
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Upon every arrival our welcomes are always greeted grandly by upbeat happy smiling friendly staff members. Our impression is the home is greatly & pridefully cared for...smells amazing, looks amazing......
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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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43 reviews
9.2
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43 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
19%
3 star
9%
2 star
7%
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2%
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Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy 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.
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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Photo of Ivy Park at Salinas
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
41%
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5%
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0%
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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...
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 Salinas is a senior living community with a comfortable coastal vibe and convenient access to Interstate 68. The property is minutes from the ocean; close to numerous farmers’ markets and popular restaurants; and a half-hour from the beauty and charm of Monterey. The property itself...
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Photo of Vista Harden Ranch
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8.0
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33 reviews
8.0
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33 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
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0%
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6%
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Some of the caregivers deserve a strong 5. Others deserve maybe a 3 or 4. Overall, I feel the staff is stretched too thin, and mom does not get the personal attention she needs. But maybe that's the way it...
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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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Cost of memory care in Prunedale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Prunedale is $4,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pacific Grove, CA with an average of $4,568 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Prunedale, CA vs. nearby cities

Prunedale, CA
$4,735/mo
$5,748/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Prunedale, CA vs. the state and national average

Prunedale, CA
$4,735/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Prunedale vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,735/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Prunedale, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,663/mo
Studio
$4,555/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,867/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Prunedale over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Prunedale

Recent reviews for memory care in Prunedale

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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Carmelo Park in Monterey, CA

5.0
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 my friend stand out to me. They have been amazing to work with. The staff is nice, has ...
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Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.8
This has been a very positive, happy, and clean place for my loved one. The staff are very helpful in answering the family's questions, and have responded quickly with answers. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have snacks available as well. Card games, baking, ...
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Prunedale review score based on 25 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 5 Prunedale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Prunedale review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Prunedale review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Prunedale, CA5 facilities
8.9
8.4
Salinas, CA80 facilities

Review subcategories for Prunedale memory care

When memory care 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 25 reviews of 5 Prunedale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Prunedale resident and family memory care 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.
Prunedale, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Prunedale memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Prunedale 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
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Prunedale memory care

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 Prunedale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prunedale memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Prunedale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Prunedale memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Prunedale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prunedale memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Prunedale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prunedale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Prunedale, California. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Prunedale, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Prunedale, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Prunedale, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Prunedale, California ranges from $981 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Prunedale, California is $4,735. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Prunedale, California typically starts at $981. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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