A little clarity
Among the 2 Pacific Grove communities on Senior Places with a starting price on file, the median starting price is $3,506 a month. Starting prices run from $2,858 to $4,154 a month. A starting price is the lowest monthly rate on a community's listing, usually a shared or studio room at the lightest level of care; some listings carry a market estimate instead of a quoted rate. Care fees, level-of-care charges and a second-person fee are added on top, so ask every community for an all-in monthly quote for the care your person needs.
Senior Places lists 2 senior living communities in Pacific Grove, California: 2 offer assisted living, 1 offer memory care, and 2 offer independent living (many offer more than one). Every one of them carries a California Department of Social Services license number on its profile; in California, assisted living and memory care are licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE).
None of the Pacific Grove communities on Senior Places is on the state's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) participating-facility list today. The ALW lets eligible Medi-Cal members pay for assisted living or memory care through Medi-Cal, but only communities enrolled in the program can accept it. Enrollment changes, and nearby cities may have participating communities; use the ALW filter on their pages.
Yes. 2 of the 2 Pacific Grove communities on Senior Places show their California Department of Social Services inspection history on the profile: inspection visits, complaints, and Type A and Type B citations. Of those, 1 has had at least one Type A citation, the state's most serious kind, in the past three years. The records come from the state's public facility search and are refreshed regularly, so a citation on a profile is one to ask the community about on a tour, not a reason to rule it out on its own.
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Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options for older adults. The community provides residential services in a coastal California setting.
Some Findings
CDSS license: Licensed · #270708224
1 Type A citation on file · 0 in the past 3 years
4 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Starting at
$4,154 / mo
Pacific Grove Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care in Pacific Grove, California, close to Monterey. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals in a dining room, a library, activity rooms, and a garden, along with scheduled outings to local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Apartments are pet friendly, and the community offers activities such as writers' group, exercise classes, bingo, and nature walks.
Findings to Review
CDSS license: Licensed · #277209241
5 Type A citations on file · 3 in the past 3 years
3 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Starting at
$2,858 / mo
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Well-documented options within 8 miles of Pacific Grove
Coastal Senior Residences at The Park Lane is an independent living community in Monterey, CA offering one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each residence includes a full-size kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, central air conditioning, and a private balcony. Residents have access to a fitness center, courtyard, game room, and a calendar of community activities and outings.
Limited public data
No state inspection records are available for this community yet. We show California Department of Social Services data where it exists.
Starting at
$5,800 / mo
The Park Lane is a senior living community in Monterey, California offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. Residents live in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and have access to chef-prepared dining, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and daily activities. The community is pet friendly and located near Monterey attractions such as Cannery Row and local parks and beaches.
Findings to Review
CDSS license: Licensed · #275294322
2 Type A citations on file · 3 in the past 3 years
5 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Contact for pricing
Carmel Villa is a licensed residential care facility (RCFE) in Carmel Valley, California offering assisted living, dementia/memory care, and hospice services with 24-hour awake staff. Residents have private bedrooms and bathrooms, and daily life includes home-cooked meals, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and arranged transportation to medical appointments. The home is owned and administered by a registered nurse and allows residents to keep small pets.
Clean Record
CDSS license: Licensed · #270708207
0 Type A citations on file · 0 in the past 3 years
4 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Starting at
$7,000 / mo
Monterey, California · 2.1 mi away
Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Ivy Park at Monterey is a senior living community in Monterey, California offering assisted living and memory care. Assisted living residents receive support with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and mobility, along with all-day dining, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and scheduled transportation. The memory care neighborhood, called Evergreen, provides 24/7 support from trained caregivers in private studio and companion suites with structured daily routines.
Some Findings
CDSS license: Licensed · #277209411
0 Type A citations on file · 0 in the past 3 years
2 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Contact for pricing
Agape of Carmel is a state-licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) offering care and supervision for up to six residents in a home-like setting. Staff assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication management, and coordinate hospice and end-of-life care when needed. The home has private bedrooms with full bathrooms, common living and dining areas, and an outdoor deck with views of Hatton Canyon, a short drive from downtown Carmel.
Clean Record
CDSS license: Licensed · #270708695
3 Type A citations on file · 0 in the past 3 years
4 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Starting at
$6,000 / mo
Carmel, California · 7.8 mi away
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
Carmel Valley Manor is a continuing care retirement community on a 28-acre campus in Carmel Valley, offering independent living, assisted living through Hillcrest, and skilled nursing through its licensed Health Center. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals in the Pavilion Dining Room or casual Valley Bistro, housekeeping and linen service, a fitness center, swimming pool, and community garden. The community offers a Life Care Contract that provides access to higher levels of care as needs change, and also a Monthly Fee Agreement option without an entrance fee.
Clean Record
CDSS license: Licensed · #270700110
0 Type A citations on file · 0 in the past 3 years
5 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Contact for pricing
Carmelo Park is a small, family-owned assisted living and memory care home in Monterey, staffed 24 hours a day by long-tenured caregivers. Residents have private half bathrooms in their bedrooms, and daily life includes planned activities such as music, exercise, games and outings organized by an on-site activities coordinator. The home also offers on-site beautician, hygienist and podiatrist services along with personal care and medication management.
Some Findings
CDSS license: Licensed · #275202480
4 Type A citations on file · 2 in the past 3 years
5 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Starting at
$3,500 / mo
Monterey, California · 2.7 mi away
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
Merrill Gardens at Monterey offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care at one address in Monterey, California. Residents choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as two-bedroom villas with attached garages for those wanting more independence. Daily life includes anytime dining, scheduled activities, and access to on-site amenities such as a swimming pool, library, and movie theater.
Some Findings
CDSS license: Licensed · #275202591
2 Type A citations on file · 0 in the past 3 years
4 state inspections on record
State compliance data, shown for information — it never affects ranking.
Starting at
$4,395 / mo
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Senior Places lists 2 senior living communities in Pacific Grove, California: 2 with assisted living, 1 with memory care, and 2 with independent living. Among the 2 with a starting price on file, the median is $3,506 a month. None is on the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver list today.
