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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Prunedale, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Prunedale, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Prunedale or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Prunedale.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Prunedale for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Prunedale area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Unincorporated - West, Seabright and Morgan Hill - Western.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Monterey.
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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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9.3
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16 reviews
I wish I could have convinced my mom to move here a year ago. She would have been much happier, with all the staff attention, activities, and meeting new people. It would have made her life so much more...
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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9.0
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32 reviews
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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8.9
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21 reviews
I recently moved my mother into this retirement community during the holiday season, and I must say, I couldn't have made a better choice. The holiday dining experience provided for the residents was nothing...
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.
Make yourself at home at Sunrise Villa Salinas in Salinas, California. Nestled in the gorgeous Salinas Valley, Sunrise Villa Salinas distinctive architecture and design combines elegance with the warm, inviting comforts of home. A central courtyard features a breathtaking garden and landscaped...
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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...
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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Mom enjoys the food. I was impressed by their kindness and cleanliness of the home, and their attitude. They take her to get her hair done and to doctor’s appointments. She gets to watch her baseball games,...
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.
Christian Home CareChristian Home Care is located in Castroville, CA in Monterey County. This residential care home provides you with a peaceful and quiet place to live. Monterey County offers much to residents and guests, including the Bixby Creek Bridge, Pinnacles National Park, Cannery Row,...
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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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Prunedale, CA
The average cost of senior living in Prunedale is $4,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of $3,146 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Prunedale, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Prunedale, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Prunedale, CA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Prunedale
Recent reviews for assisted living in Prunedale
Ivy Park at Monterey
4.8
We chose Sunrise of Monterey because I liked the proximity to her old home as well as her doctors offices and when I walked in it had a very warm, homey feel to it. The room sizes are pretty good, my mom has a studio and it has a view of the park and the pine trees. Some rooms have a view of the ...
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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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Prunedale review score based on 26 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 11 Prunedale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Prunedale 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
Prunedale review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Prunedale 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 26 reviews of 11 Prunedale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Prunedale 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.Prunedale, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Prunedale assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prunedale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prunedale, 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 Prunedale 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 Prunedale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.7%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Prunedale 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 Prunedale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
45.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prunedale 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 Prunedale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
12.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Prunedale 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 Prunedale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prunedale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
41%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prunedale 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 Prunedale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prunedale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Prunedale
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 Prunedale protect seniors.
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The Cottages of Carmel, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy and Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Prunedale, California. See full list of communities.
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