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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Salinas, CA

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Memory care in Salinas 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 Salinas is about $5,912 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 92 communities, read 1256 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Gilroy.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Salinas, CA

The average cost of senior living in Salinas is $5,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pacific Grove, CA with an average of $4,823 per month.

Memory care costs in Salinas, CA, vs. nearby cities

Salinas, CA
$5,912/mo
$5,233/mo
$4,980/mo

Memory care costs in Salinas, CA, vs. state and national averages

Salinas, CA
$5,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Salinas, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,912/mo

Memory care costs in Salinas, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$6,579/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,596/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,032/mo

Senior living costs in Salinas 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: Salinas, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalinas, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,912/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,706/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$5,389/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Salinas, CA:$5,912/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Salinas, CA:$4,706/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Salinas, CA:$5,389/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Salinas, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Salinas and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Salinas, CACA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Salinas, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Salinas have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salinas, CA$7,853/mo$7,273/mo+8.0%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Salinas, CA
2024 average cost:$7,853/mo
2023 average cost:$7,273/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Salinas

Recent reviews for memory care in Salinas

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

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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Salinas review score based on 238 family reviews

8.3
Review score76 facilities238 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 238 reviews of 76 Salinas memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salinas 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

Salinas review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Salinas, CA76 facilities
8.2
Marina, CA15 facilities
8.2
Seaside, CA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Salinas 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 238 reviews of 76 Salinas memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Salinas 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.
Salinas, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Salinas memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salinas memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salinas, 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 Salinas 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 Salinas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salinas, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.8%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salinas 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 Salinas Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salinas, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.3%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salinas 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 Salinas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salinas, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Salinas 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 Salinas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salinas, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.9%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Salinas 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 Salinas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salinas, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Salinas

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Salinas protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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