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Assisted living costs in Monte Sereno average about $7,482 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 479 communities in Monte Sereno. Our detailed directory has 6017 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Redwood City and Aptos.

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 Aegis of Pleasant Hill
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The experience of touring facilities to find a fit for your loved ones can be a very overwhelming. My husband and I via Oates 8 different ones and then narrowed it down to 3. Aegis was one of our top ones...
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.
Aegis of Pleasant Hill is a warm and friendly retirement community located in the heart of Contra Costa County. Our community is designed with a classic English influence with well appointed living rooms, spacious apartments with views and a flowering fountain courtyard for gardening and quiet...
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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.
Excellent board and care is a residential care home located in the serene neighborhoods of Walnut Creek, CA. Our community is set in bright and green surroundings, with the beauty of nature within the grasp of our residents. Our quiet location gives our residents an opportunity to connect with...
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One thing i really like about the community is the interaction between the staff and the residents. The staff are very nice and attentive. Various activities are offered at the moment my mother enjoys...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Memory Care of Contra Costa is a free-standing community dedicated to memory care. Nestled in a quiet suburban Pleasant Hill neighborhood, it offers superior programming and support to seniors and families facing dementia-related challenges.
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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill
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The community is wonderful and beautiful. the staff has been awesome to my loved one. My loved one really enjoys the community and the people. The meals are really and there is a variety of options. I...
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.
Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hillis a lovely, independent, assisted living and memory care community located in downtown Pleasant Hill area. Built with luxury and comfort perfectly balanced, Carlton is the best choice for many seniors and their families. You will feel right at home in...
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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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As far as community goes the neighbors keep pretty much to themselves but it is located in a very nice neighborhood. Feel safe there. As of now and would recommend to a friend that would need this type of...
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.
Relax and comfortable is what we is at La Orinda Care home. We offer flexibility with meals, furniture, activity schedule and even prices to tailor things to make day to day living more comfortable. We offer activity for our residents which include arts and crafts, games, exercise, karaoke and...
Photo of Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill
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I have been very impressed with the friendliness, quality of food, cleanliness, and the speed at which a repair gets done . Most importantly, my mother is extremely happy living here!
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.
A vibrant lifestyle is what you’ll experience at Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. We are an award winning senior independent, assisted living community designed with grace and style. It’s easy to make new friends with residents, family and staff at the many social gatherings and fabulous...
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All categories would be a 5 if my mom was still alive she would be there. [name removed] and her staff was extremely helpful.
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.
We are located on 1.75 acre — we are looking at the foothills of Mt. Diablo. Our area is peaceful. Come and see us.
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My almost 96 year old moved to Buttercup about a month and a half ago and things are going very well. The home is beautiful and the owners and care team have been wonderful to my grandfather. My grandpa said...
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.
Cheerful loving homes, gardens, decks, live entertainment every day. Transportation to doctor's appointments available upon request. Specializes in difficult cases and dementia. Delicious meals and snacks. Personal care for each resident and each case. Hair cuts, manicures and pedicures...
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Photo of Fremont Hills Assisted Living
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
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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Photo of Casa Alice Care Home
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Very nice room, with lots of sunshine. Interior of the home is very clean and has lots of nice pictures. The staff has been very nice and friendly. This home was chosen by my wife's doctor, who she has...
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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I appreciate the fact that they clean my room once a week and they have a really helpful staff I chose a very small unit In hindsight wish I'd chosen a bigger one But I can always change when a bigger one...
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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Photo of Windermere at Whitman
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My Aunt receive very supportive and nurturing environment in this facility. She was benefited from the personalized attention and services tailored to her needs. The staff is very dedicated 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.
When you have a parent or loved one that is suffering from Alzheimer's and you cannot possibly care for them anymore, you need to turn to professionals who are trained to step in and help. Alzheimer's and dementia are debilitating, progressive diseases that control the person as well as the whole...
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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
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.
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Photo of Welcome Home Castro Valley
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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
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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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue that...
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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Photo of The Sequoias San Francisco a CCRC
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It's welcoming, vibrant community of amazingly interesting people who are walking each other home. And staff who are competent, friendly, and clearly dedicated to making our lives easier. Yes, I would...
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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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in The...
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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It seems like it is going well for my mother-in-law since her move into this home. We are very pleased, there is one caregiver named Grace that has done a very good job. She takes pictures and when we see my...
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.
The BonHomie Residential Care in Saratoga, CA, truly brings to life the culmination of establishing and adhering to our core values that have effectively served our residents in 8 locations for over 25 years. We pride ourselves in being a family-run business that has a proven track record of...
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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My husband was a resident at April Garden Villa of Saratoga for a year before he passed away. I visited him almost every day and was pleased with the care that he was given. He liked the food that was...
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.
April Garden Villa is an assisted living facility that is located in Saratoga, California. What all does April Garden offer? We offer good atmosphere, a reasonable price, housekeeping, meal preparation, recreational fun, social activities and transportation. We place utmost importance on...
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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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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.
We are located in the quite, safe and beautiful Willow Glen/Dry Creek neighborhood. We provide a pleasant and homelike atmosphere and loving and personalized care and assistance to our residents. Our professional staff is dedicated to caring for residents in pursuing their happiness and...
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I pick this community over others because they had a private room and was very clean and organized. The owner was upfront with the costs and care for my mother. Which my mother received and probably wouldn't...
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 Shore Care Home is an assisted living facility that has a family based setting. They have all of the amenities your loved ones could need and want while still being able to provide the great, personalized, professional care for them to remain healthy and happy in their lives. Your elderly...
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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.
Precious Moments Home #3 in San Jose, California is a wonderful assisted living facility that serves their patients well. The residents are loved and cared for by a talented and caring staff. The staff member are trained and educated, providing a wonderful experience for the people that live...

Cost of assisted living in Monte Sereno, CA

The average cost of senior living in Monte Sereno is $7,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Cruz, CA with an average of $6,221 per month.

Assisted living costs in Monte Sereno, CA, vs. state and national averages

Monte Sereno, CA
$7,482/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Monte Sereno, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,482/mo
$8,739/mo

Assisted living costs in Monte Sereno, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,005/mo
Studio
$5,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,938/mo

Senior living costs in Monte Sereno 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: Monte Sereno, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonte Sereno, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$7,482/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,739/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,000/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monte Sereno, CA:$7,482/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monte Sereno, CA:$8,739/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monte Sereno, CA:$5,000/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Monte Sereno, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Monte Sereno 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 average 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
Monte Sereno, CA$7,458/mo$6,560/mo+13.7%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Monte Sereno, CA
2024 average cost:$7,458/mo
2023 average cost:$6,560/mo
Percent change:+13.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Monte Sereno, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Monte Sereno

Recent reviews for assisted living in Monte Sereno

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable pricing and good value for money. Several reviews mention the reasonable pricing at various communities, such as Atria Sunnyvale, where the cost was a big value for the Bay area. Families are pleased with the cost-effectiveness, especially in comparison to other facilities.
Beautiful outdoor spaces and gardens. Community gardens and outdoor areas are a beloved feature in many reviews, such as Belmont Village Sunnyvale, where the outside area is praised for its size and beauty. Residents enjoy spending time in these spaces, fostering a sense of tranquility and community.
Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently commend the friendly and caring nature of staff members at multiple communities, including Pacific Gardens and Atria Willow Glen, where residents and their families have developed long-lasting friendships with caregivers.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a recurring theme in positive reviews, with residents at places like Pacific Gardens and Belmont Village San Jose expressing satisfaction with the meals and dining experiences. Chefs often accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences to ensure residents look forward to me ...
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Engaging and inclusive activities. Communities such as Atria Willow Glen and Belmont Village Los Gatos offer a wide range of activities designed to encourage socializing, bringing residents together and keeping them engaged. These activities include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more.
Caring and responsive management. Many residents and their families comment on the attentiveness and responsiveness of community management, as seen in reviews for Marbella San Jose and Avella at Almaden, where staff members address concerns and questions in a timely and considerate manner.
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Monte Sereno review score based on 957 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 957 reviews of 479 Monte Sereno assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Monte Sereno 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

Monte Sereno review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Monte Sereno, CA479 facilities
8.4
Santa Cruz, CA252 facilities
8.3
Daly City, CA568 facilities

Review subcategories for Monte Sereno 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 957 reviews of 479 Monte Sereno assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Monte Sereno 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.
Monte Sereno, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Monte Sereno assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monte Sereno assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monte Sereno, 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 Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Monte Sereno, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Monte Sereno, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monte Sereno, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monte Sereno, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.1%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monte Sereno 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 Monte Sereno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monte Sereno, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Monte Sereno

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 Monte Sereno protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and Sunrise of Danville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Monte Sereno, California. See full list of communities.
There are 479 assisted living facilities near Monte Sereno, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Monte Sereno, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Harbor at Hillsdale and Atria Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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