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Assisted living costs in Tres Pinos average about $3,638 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Tres Pinos. Our detailed directory has 145 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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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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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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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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Photo of Ivy Park at Salinas
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44 Floor plans available
8.2
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The staff was very friendly and responsive. The only negative thing was some of the residents were not friendly and the little bossy about things.
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 Salinas is a senior living community with a comfortable coastal vibe and convenient access to Interstate 68. The property is minutes from the ocean; close to numerous farmers’ markets and popular restaurants; and a half-hour from the beauty and charm of Monterey. The property itself...
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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
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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 brought my mother to the highly recommended Songbird Care Home in the Toro Park area, just two weeks before the Covid shutdown in California. Unfortunately, care homes were on the Covid quarantine list and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Songbird Care Home is a senior care home situated in the lively city of Salinas, California in Monterey County. Our community lies in a place that is easy to find, serene and ideal for senior housing. Our neighborhood has a lot to offer in terms of health facilities, good vegetation for clean air...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lovely south Salinas location. State licensed care home for seniors. In business over 20 years. Two locations. Private and semi-private rooms. Close to medical centers, doctors, hospital, dentists close by. We take care of your daily living needs. We follow special diets, dispense medications. We...
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I am Very pleased with the residence that I placed my father in, They are very friendly, and seems if there is anything my father needs they are willing to get whatever he needs to make his stay enjoyable....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lovely south Salinas location. State licensed care home for seniors. In business over 20 years. Two locations. Private and semi-private rooms. Close to medical centers, doctors, hospital, dentists close by. We take care of your daily living needs. We follow special diets, dispense medications. We...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Tres Pinos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Tres Pinos is $3,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of $3,254 per month.

Assisted living costs in Tres Pinos, CA, vs. nearby cities

Tres Pinos, CA
$3,638/mo
$4,047/mo

Assisted living costs in Tres Pinos, CA, vs. state and national averages

Tres Pinos, CA
$3,638/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Tres Pinos, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,638/mo
$3,778/mo

Assisted living costs in Tres Pinos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,932/mo
Studio
$4,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,530/mo

Senior living costs in Tres Pinos 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: Tres Pinos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTres Pinos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,638/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,778/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Tres Pinos, CA:$3,638/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Tres Pinos, CA:$3,778/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Tres Pinos, CA:$3,513/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Tres Pinos, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Tres Pinos 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
Tres Pinos, CA$6,043/mo$5,304/mo+13.9%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Tres Pinos, CA
2024 average cost:$6,043/mo
2023 average cost:$5,304/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
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 Tres Pinos, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Tres Pinos

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tres Pinos

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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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

4.3
Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others looking.

Songbird Care Home in Salinas, CA

4.9
Owner is very knowgable, and experience in senior care. Staff is very kind and helpful and show interest in caring for the seniors. Home is kept clean.

Tres Pinos review score based on 33 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 12 Tres Pinos assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tres Pinos 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

Tres Pinos review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Tres Pinos, CA12 facilities
9.2
Hollister, CA13 facilities
9.0

Review subcategories for Tres Pinos 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 33 reviews of 12 Tres Pinos assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tres Pinos 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.
Tres Pinos, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Tres Pinos assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tres Pinos assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tres Pinos, 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 Tres Pinos 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 Tres Pinos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tres Pinos, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tres Pinos 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 Tres Pinos Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tres Pinos, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tres Pinos 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 Tres Pinos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tres Pinos, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Tres Pinos 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 Tres Pinos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tres Pinos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tres Pinos 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 Tres Pinos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tres Pinos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tres Pinos

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

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