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Assisted living costs in El Nido average about $3,605 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 156 communities in El Nido. Our detailed directory has 1082 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 Northwest Villa
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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.
Tovar Residential Care II is a senior care home located in exceptionally remarkable Fresno, California, located in Fresno County. Our residential home care is designed for single-story building for easy accessibility for the seniors within our community. For the best destination and relaxing...
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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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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.
-Located in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood.-All residents taken under our care are loved and respected.-Beautiful house, always being remodeled.-All staff is licensed and professionaly trained, including in first aid. -Staff is very friendly and social.-Trained in medication handling and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Compassionate care in a cozy home like setting. Bedford Care group assisted living homes are just that. It is a little peace of home in a setting where the best care available is offered at a price that is affordable. we want to be your choice when thinking of a safe atmosphere for your loved one...
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Very nice place, very clean. Staff was very friendly. My uncle did spend in this facility, many, many years. Repeatedly he told to me that Temescal Manor is going to be his home for good. I'm surprised to...
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.
Temescal Manor provides a safe and healthy environment for the elderly. We are committed to providing a compassionate, caring and homelike environment. A place geared toward the achievement of a higher level of functional independence. Our staff is caring, highly trained and skilled in providing...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Hill Crest Senior Care is a residential care home situated in the beautiful city of Fresno, California in Fresno County. Our residence sits on a 1,967 sq. ft. land spacious enough for our guests. We are located in a safe area that enjoys free flowing air due to the presence of trees and good...
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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.
Renaissance House is an assisted living center in Kent, WA. It is hard to think of a loved one needing to live somewhere else but at Renaissance House they have a director who has been doing this for 8 years and has a good relationship with doctors, nurses and others in the medical community....
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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed to...
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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.
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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
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.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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I had corresponded with [Removed] before, so I called her on a whim and asked her to help us find a Board and Care place for my husband's mother who was being released from the hospital the next day. I told...
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.
Pryor Falls - Pryor is a senior community located in the city of Fresno, which means 'ash tree' in Spanish and is found in the state California. This inland city is nestled in the middle of San Joaquin Valley and is a beautiful road trip away from Los Angeles on one side and Sacramento on the...
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1. Residence is kept exceptionally clean 2. Caregivers are very friendly 3. Rooms are large and private 4. Female and Male caregivers are available 5. Residents all eat together 3 times a day. 6....
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.
Golden Years II RCHE is an assisted living community located at 9658 N. Winery Avenue in Fresno, California, that offers assisted living, memory and Alzheimer's care programs. Our staff consists of qualified nurses and an on-call physician. We offer complementary transportation for our guests and...
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My mom lived here & the care was excellent! I would def recommend this community to anyone looking for a caring, loving place for their parent!
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.
Bedford Care Group has various facilities to meet your family members needs. We cater to non-ambulatory, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice as well as independent assisted living.All of our facilities are located in a safe upscale neighborhood off of Chestnut between Shepherd & Perrin. We are a...
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.
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This is a nice enviroment. My husband likes that has a nice home feeling about it. The staff are so very nice and caring. The commuunity is what we were hoping to find. We would recommend this community to...
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.
Photo of Shaemar Residential Care II
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.
Shaemar Residential Care II is a senior care home located in Fresno, California, located in Fresno County. We are purposely situated in a position that is fit geographically to offer you the beauty of nature in a serene environment. This is an atmosphere that any senior would want to spend their...
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We found this place for my mother with the help of A Place For Mom. It is absolutely everything they were represented to be. We are very, very happy with Kind Home Care. I would recommend it to anybody.
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.
~Kind Home Care is locally owned and operated by Cornelia and John Pascan. We believe that quality care can be provided without high prices. It is our commitment to provide exceptional care in a beautiful family environment at a reasonable cost. Our residents and their family members can rest...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Blossom Home Care II in Modesto, CA is a beautiful community which offers the advantages of independent living in homes where residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings, making the facility truly their home. Each home includes a full service kitchen with microwave, patios...
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Bedford Care Group is a very nice home with very nice people working there. My dad has only been there for about a month, but thus far things have gone well. The people there are nice, but could use a bit...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Bedford Care Group has various facilities to meet your family members needs. We cater to non-ambulatory, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice as well as independent assisted living.  All of our facilities are located in a safe upscale neighborhood off of Chestnut between Shepherd & Perrin....
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I like the care from the staff who have been keeping me informed on her progress. The community is very clean and the care is outstanding for my mom. I have had meals with her and I like knowing that they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Golden Years Residential Home for the Elderly is an assisted living center located in beautiful Fresno, CA. We pride ourselves in providing care that allows senior citizens to maintain their independence and dignity while receiving the personalized care they need for a long and happy life. Care...

Cost of assisted living in El Nido, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Nido is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madera, CA with an average of $3,420 per month.

Assisted living costs in El Nido, CA, vs. nearby cities

El Nido, CA
$3,608/mo
$3,723/mo
$3,497/mo

Assisted living costs in El Nido, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Nido, CA
$3,608/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in El Nido, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,608/mo
$4,203/mo

Assisted living costs in El Nido, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,842/mo
Private
$5,878/mo
Studio
$4,855/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,121/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,205/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,263/mo

Senior living costs in El Nido 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: El Nido, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Nido, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,608/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,203/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$2,701/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
El Nido, CA:$3,608/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
El Nido, CA:$4,203/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
El Nido, CA:$2,701/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in El Nido, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in El Nido 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in El Nido, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in El Nido 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
El Nido, CA$4,791/mo$4,576/mo+4.7%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
El Nido, CA
2024 average cost:$4,791/mo
2023 average cost:$4,576/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Nido, 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 El Nido.

What families are saying about assisted living in El Nido

Recent reviews for assisted living in El Nido

Sunny Garden in Fresno, CA

3.8
Our care giver Val was very nice and patient with my mother while she was staying there. Very understanding and interacted with the family very well

Royal Gardens I in Fresno, CA

4.0
Our Mom is doing very well at Royal Gardens. Our family is quite pleased with the high level of care she's receiving, the staff are attentive and great - very professional, communicate with us - and give Mom great care. The grounds and the home are lovely and the staff get Mom up and moving ...
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Sunnyside Senior Living Inc in Turlock, CA

4.6
I am thoroughly pleased with Saint Francis assisted care… They look out for their clients and treats them like family..Everybody is extremely friendly and kind… At Christmas time they had Carolers come and sing.. I feel my loved one is helped in a genuinely caring atmosphere in the home.. I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and compassionate staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at different communities, such as Fairwinds - Woodward Park, Saddle Ridge Senior Living, and Casa De Modesto. Families express appreciation for the long-term friendships that have developed between their loved ones and the ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the assortment of specialized activities provided by the communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and trivia nights, as mentioned in reviews for Park Merced, Fairwinds - Woodward Park, and The Grove.
Consistent communication with families. Families praise the frequent, in-depth conversations that community staff members have with them to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met, as expressed in reviews for The Windham by Cogir, Stratford at Beyer Park, and Cogir of Turlock.
Cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness of the communities, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of private rooms and common areas, as in reviews for The Grove, Saddle Ridge Senior Living, and Astoria Senior Living Oakdale.
Welcoming and homelike atmosphere. Reviews mention the homelike atmosphere and friendly environment that welcomes both residents and their families, as in reviews for Lifespring Senior Campus, The Windham by Cogir, and Saddle Ridge Senior Living.
Flexible meal options for dietary restrictions. Reviews highlight the accommodating nature of the chefs at various communities, who cater to residents' dietary preferences and restrictions, as mentioned in reviews for Saddle Ridge Senior Living, Fresno Senior Living, and The Windham by Cogir.
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El Nido review score based on 252 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 252 reviews of 127 El Nido assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Nido 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

El Nido review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
El Nido, CA127 facilities
8.3
Merced, CA105 facilities
8.7
Dos Palos, CA100 facilities

Review subcategories for El Nido 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 252 reviews of 127 El Nido assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare El Nido 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.
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Cleanliness
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El Nido assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Nido assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Nido, 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 El Nido 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 El Nido 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
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Availability of select dementia care services in El Nido 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 El Nido Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Nido 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 El Nido partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in El Nido 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 El Nido communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Nido, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Nido 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 El Nido offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Nido, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Nido

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Nido protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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