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Assisted living costs in Pajaro Dunes average about $4,692 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 4 communities in Pajaro Dunes. Our detailed directory has 15 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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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.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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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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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
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Pajaro Dunes, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pajaro Dunes is $4,692 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gonzales, CA with an average of $3,930 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pajaro Dunes, CA vs. nearby cities

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$4,692/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pajaro Dunes, CA vs. the state and national average

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$4,692/mo
U.S. national average
$4,689/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pajaro Dunes vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,692/mo
$4,950/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Pajaro Dunes, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,170/mo
Studio
$7,827/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,510/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Pajaro Dunes over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pajaro Dunes, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Pajaro Dunes

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pajaro Dunes

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.

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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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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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
61.1%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.8%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
16.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.4%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pajaro Dunes protect seniors.

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Westmont of Morgan Hill, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Loma Clara Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See full list of communities.

There are 4 assisted living facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Pajaro Dunes, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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