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Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes average about $5,187 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 230 communities in Pajaro Dunes. Our detailed directory has 2033 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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Pajaro Dunes Assisted Living Facilities | 2033 Reviews

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The welcome staff is amazing! They make you feel like your loved one is on the right place. The continually reach out to me and call me with any updates going on with my dad. I've even had to ask them to...
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.
About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...
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The staff at Cogir are very friendly and helpful to residents. The upper management staff has a high turnover, with the current director being the third one in the last year or so. The rent raises of 8-9%...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
This luxurious and active community is ideally situated in a residential area of Fremont, giving residents all the comforts of a small town near the amenities of a large city. Enjoy a continuum of care services without having to worry about moving if your care needs change. The resort-style...
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Westmont is an Excellent facility for anyone that is looking for a place for your loved one to reside either on a long term or a short term basis. Starting with [name removed] the Resident Services Director...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Westmont of Morgan Hill is an assisted living community located in Morgan Hill, CA, in Santa Clara County and home to about 38,000 people. An area considered to be part of Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill has relaxing parklike settings, shops, stores, restaurants and new homes. Residents will be able...
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7! They have been absolutely fantastic!! All of the staff goes above and beyond to help! Questions or requests are answered quickly and thoroughly! Very responsive group! [names removed] all work together...
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.
Belmont Village of San Jose, California is located in a city that is renowned for its quality of life, beautiful climate, and variety of exciting cultural, recreational, educational and entertainment opportunities. The facility is ideally situated directly across the street from the famed...
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Staff and management are amazing people and the facility is the best. Very grateful for my Father's time there. Visited it, super impressed with Director and the staff. Place was first class. Definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...
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Very grateful for Ivy Park! My brother and I interviewed several senior living locations throughout the Bay Area. Ivy Park stood out from the initial start. You can see the genuine care and support the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ivy Park at San Jose is a senior-living community tucked into a mostly residential area in the Evergreen/Silver Creek neighborhood. It is a quiet and peaceful community that is easily accessible to Highway 101 and with close proximity to downtown San Jose. Residents and their families often enjoy...
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Atria has been a good fit for Mom. She enjoys participating in activities and outings. The grounds are lovely for strolling. Staff and residents are friendly.
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.
Atria Willow Glen provides all the comforts of home in a resort-like community. Invite family and friends to enjoy a walk through courtyards with lush landscaping and koi ponds, or take an outing to nearby downtown San Jose. Atria Willow Glen offers easy access to shopping, banks, medical...
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Everything is wonderful and caring, all of the staff are really sweet and knowledgeable. My mom has received such good care there and I no longer have to worry about her the way I did before she moved there.
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.
•Personalized assisted living and memory care services•Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale boutiques, restaurants, and parks.•Elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites•Included services: three meals per day, weekly housekeeping, weekly...
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It's expensive for sure but my mom is peaceful and engaged and staff are super friendly and attentive. They meet the residents where they are and customize their care to make them feel safe and at home.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Safety They Deserve, Peace of Mind You CraveIf you are struggling with the idea of transitioning your loved one’s care to someone else, we know what you’re going through. While the decision may not be an easy one, your heart is in the right place. Here at our memory care community in Fremont,...
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What's the biggest advantage of Madonna Gardens memory care is that is all on one level and the rooms are studio. A one bedroom apartment would be too much for someone to navigate and get lost in. Madonna...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Madonna Gardens, we give our residents the freedom to live the life they want with the peace of mind that comes with knowing helping hands are never far away. An inspired blend of modern convenience and care makes Madonna Gardens a place where the entire community can easily interact, enjoy...
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My grandma is in the memory unit and the staff in the memory unit are amazing. They are kind, caring and interactive with the people staying with them. They are very aware of the wants and needs of the...
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.
It feels like home.By choosing Pacific Gardens a family is assured that their loved one is well taken care of in a clean, comfortable home-like community. Pacific Gardens provides residents with nutritious fresh food, features engaging activities, and takes pride in their caring and competent...
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I placed my sister who suffered dementia almost a year ago, staff at the Loma Clara are kind, patient, very knowledgeable in caring for her. ( she is not a easy one to deal with) she was provided three meals...
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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What we like the most about the community is that the communication was pretty good. Hospice did the majority of the work as my brother had a stroke and needed medication and extra care. I'm having a hard...
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 Rose Garden is a newer residential care facility for the elderly (Board & Care home) located in San Jose. We offer a family style intimate setting in a gorgeous, newly renovated home catered to 5 elderly residents. The Rose Garden is able to care for the elderly or disabled adult who have...
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[name removed] stayed in one of their senior apartments. He had access to the main building which is lovely. There's a library with a piano and a "bistro bar" make your own coffee. They had frequent...
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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BridgePoint has adjusted very well to my crazy food needs and everybody is more or less very friendly and always helpful. Most helpful.
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.
BridgePoint at Los Altos is a full-service independent and assisted living community with a monthly rental in the residential neighborhood of Los Altos. Studio, alcove studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments feature a patio or balcony for relaxing and taking in the beautiful oak and fruit...
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The staff here at the Merrill Gardens retirement/residential community, in Santa Cruz, Ca., where I reside, can be described as tremendously essential, responsible and wonderfully attending supportive, not...
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.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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It takes a while to get used to their schedule for meals, laundry, bathing and medicine dispersal. It's a learning curve on both sides. This is memory care. Pleasant and helpful staff at all levels. The size...
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.
Atria Evergreen Valley provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
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It took at least 6 months for my uncle to get accumulated with the change. We had many challenges in the beginning... most staff were helpful. It seems very clean there. They do a lot of activities. The cafe...
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 in addition to...
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My mom is really happy at Brookdale. The entertainment is fabulous. Her apartment is very cozy and she's fitting right in with everyone.
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.
Experience the Good LifeWhile we are a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in San Jose, California, you might get the impression you stumbled upon a family reunion when you show up on our doorstep for the first time. Our team will greet you with warm smiles and you’ll hear the sound of...
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All of these facilities are at max capacity and I know the staff does the best they can for the amount of residents they have in memory care. Over all I'm pleased with there efforts in memory care facility...
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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It is a very nice facility with friendly residents and staff and good food. Absolutely stuffed with activities to do. They allow cats and small dogs which was a big factor in our choice for respite care.
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.
THE WATERMARK AT ALMADENAn inviting community in the vibrant Bay Area.Known for its innovative and creative spirit, San Jose is the perfect place to call home. The Watermark at Almaden brings exceptional Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care to the scenic South San Jose neighborhood....
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The staff at Villa Toscana is so good and caring. There is plenty of light, a great view of the western hills. My husband seems to feel at home there. I realize the challenges of hiring this kind of staff,...
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.
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We picked this community, because of the layout of the apartment. The building is only a couple of years old. It's very clean and the staff is wonderful. Four outings a month and four shopping trips per...
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.
Ivy Park at Milpitas offers a wide spectrum of senior living and care on one campus. Moving into one of California's premier senior living communities means that you do not have to leave us as your personal support needs change. Whether you enjoy the carefree retirement setting of a 55+ Active...
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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.
Fewer Chores, More FunDo you want to experience a retirement rich in exciting events, activities and programs and free from the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work? If that sounds like something you want for your life, we have good news. Your dream retirement...
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Don't believe everything you read in online reviews, even this one. Go visit every single place you are considering. Visit more than once, at different times of day and on different days. Every person is...
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.
Oakmont of San Jose is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all nearby. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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Cost of assisted living in Pajaro Dunes, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pajaro Dunes is $5,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $4,047 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$5,187/mo

Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, vs. state and national averages

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$5,187/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,187/mo
$6,362/mo

Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,241/mo
Private
$7,500/mo
Studio
$6,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,933/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,032/mo

Senior living costs in Pajaro Dunes 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: Pajaro Dunes, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePajaro Dunes, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,187/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,362/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,806/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Pajaro Dunes, CA:$5,187/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Pajaro Dunes, CA:$6,362/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Pajaro Dunes, CA:$4,806/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes, CA, over time

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

Pajaro Dunes, CACA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Pajaro Dunes, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes 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
Pajaro Dunes, CA$7,016/mo$6,614/mo+6.1%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Pajaro Dunes, CA
2024 average cost:$7,016/mo
2023 average cost:$6,614/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
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 Pajaro Dunes, 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 Pajaro Dunes.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pajaro Dunes

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pajaro Dunes

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 .

Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Bon Homie III Lena in San Jose, CA

4.1
The staff at Bon Homie is very nice. The facility is nicer than some others I've seen, but I kind of wish it was a little more for the money we're paying.

Pajaro Dunes review score based on 433 family reviews

8.2
Review score176 facilities433 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 433 reviews of 176 Pajaro Dunes assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pajaro Dunes 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

Pajaro Dunes review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Pajaro Dunes, CA176 facilities
8.1
Watsonville, CA250 facilities

Review subcategories for Pajaro Dunes 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 433 reviews of 176 Pajaro Dunes assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pajaro Dunes 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.
Pajaro Dunes, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Pajaro Dunes assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pajaro Dunes assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pajaro Dunes, 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 Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
52.4%
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 Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pajaro Dunes, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pajaro Dunes

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Westmont of Morgan Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See full list of communities.
There are 230 assisted living facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Pajaro Dunes, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Westmont of Morgan Hill. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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