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The staff at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy was very easy to get along with during the whole process of my Mom moving in to her apartment. They continue to be very kind and helpful, remembering her name, daily...
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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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...
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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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
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I brought my mother to the highly recommended Songbird Care Home in the Toro Park area, just two weeks before the Covid shutdown in California. Unfortunately, care homes were on the Covid quarantine list and...
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.
Songbird Care Home is a senior care home situated in the lively city of Salinas, California in Monterey County. Our community lies in a place that is easy to find, serene and ideal for senior housing. Our neighborhood has a lot to offer in terms of health facilities, good vegetation for clean air...
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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
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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.
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.
Songbird in the Country is a residential care home located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Salinas CA in Monterey County. The amazing landscape coupled with the peacefulness of our community is set to offer nothing short of satisfaction and peace of mind to our residents. Our community takes joy...
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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.
Lovely south Salinas location. State licensed care home for seniors. In business over 20 years. Two locations. Private and semi-private rooms. Close to medical centers, doctors, hospital, dentists close by. We take care of your daily living needs. We follow special diets, dispense medications. We...
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I am Very pleased with the residence that I placed my father in, They are very friendly, and seems if there is anything my father needs they are willing to get whatever he needs to make his stay enjoyable....
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.
Lovely south Salinas location. State licensed care home for seniors. In business over 20 years. Two locations. Private and semi-private rooms. Close to medical centers, doctors, hospital, dentists close by. We take care of your daily living needs. We follow special diets, dispense medications. We...
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Cost of assisted living in Hollister, CA

The average cost of senior living in Hollister is $3,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of $3,146 per month.

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

Hollister, CA
$3,805/mo
$4,129/mo

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

Hollister, CA
$3,805/mo
U.S. national average
$4,627/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,805/mo
$5,962/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,598/mo
Studio
$4,458/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Hollister over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in Hollister

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hollister

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

4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful. [Name removed] pays attention to my loved one's medical supplies and lets me know immediately if something runs low or if anything is needed for her ...
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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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Hollister assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hollister assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hollister, 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 Hollister 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 Hollister that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hollister, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hollister 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 Hollister Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hollister, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hollister 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 Hollister partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hollister, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Hollister 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 Hollister communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hollister, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hollister 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 Hollister offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hollister, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
28.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hollister

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 Hollister protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Vista Harden Ranch are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hollister, California. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Hollister, California. See the full list.

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