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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Benito County, CA
Assisted living costs in San Benito County average about $4,480 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 38 communities in San Benito County. Our detailed directory has 376 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hollister, Soledad and Greenfield.
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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
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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.
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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It is smaller than the community next door. It depends on the individual; however, they have been able to accommodate a friend of mine into this community. The staff's communication and proactiveness about...
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.
Carmelo Park is a lively, family owned and operated assisted living community nestled in the hillside overlooking old town Monterey, Monterey County, California. For over 20 years, Carmelo Park has provided a spirited social environment within a serene and peaceful assisted living setting....
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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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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Cost of assisted living in San Benito County, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Benito County is $4,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of $3,225 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Benito County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Benito County, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Benito County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in San Benito County, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in San Benito County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Benito County, 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 San Benito County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in San Benito County
Recent reviews for assisted living in San Benito County
Ivy Park at Salinas
5.0
Friendly staff, clean facility, and proactive. I would recommend to others. I picked this community because of the atmosphere and pricing.
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salinas, CA
4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful. [Name removed] pays attention to my loved one's medical supplies and lets me know immediately if something runs low or if anything is needed for her ...
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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA
5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years.
The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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San Benito County review score based on 80 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 30 San Benito County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The San Benito County 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
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Review subcategories for San Benito County 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 80 reviews of 30 San Benito County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Benito County 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.San Benito County, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Care services
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Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
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Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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San Benito County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Benito County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Benito County, 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 San Benito County 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 San Benito County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in San Benito County 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 San Benito County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.3%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Benito County 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 San Benito County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in San Benito County 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 San Benito County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Benito County 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 San Benito County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Benito County
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 San Benito County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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