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Memory care in Carmel By The Sea offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Carmel By The Sea is about $4,760 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 185 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Cottages of Carmel
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9.5
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[names removed] were all extremely helpful in getting my mom settled into the Cottages. They made the admissions process go as smoothly as possible. It has been a huge relief for my sister and I to know...
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.
If you or a loved one is looking for the perfect place to rest and relax, then The Cottages of Carmel will offer you the best experience possibly if you are seeking memory or living care. Here at The Cottages of Carmel, we pride ourselves on giving your choices that will allow you to live your...
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Photo of Pacific Grove Senior Living
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
5 star
56%
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33%
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The facility has the feel of an historic hotel but with nicely updated living units. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Residents are also friendly. They offer several types of living units. I’m in a two...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Monterey
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.8
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13 reviews
7.8
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13 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
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I am currently a resident at Merrill Gardens at Monterey and everything has been great. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
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Photo of Ivy Park at Monterey
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.0
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23 reviews
6.0
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23 reviews
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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...
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 Monterey is a vibrant senior living community tucked away in the historic Monterey County. Just off of the CA-1, Ivy Park is just minutes from the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and the iconic Cannery Row waterfront district lined with boutique shops, seafood...
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Photo of The Park Lane
1818 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
6.1
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111 reviews
6.1
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111 reviews
5 star
84%
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Moving my mom to The Park Lane was a huge decision for all of us, and so far so good! Mom is 85, healthy and independent. She has been welcomed into the community and is happy in her new surroundings. ...
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.
At The Park Lane, your days belong entirely to you. Spend time exploring the many Monterey Peninsula attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, the scenic Seventeen Mile Drive, Carmel art galleries or the vineyards of Carmel Valley. Enjoy gof at some of the most prestigious and...
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Photo of The Del Monte Assisted Residential Care
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It's convenient for most people I would say. It's in a good location. The grounds around it are very pretty. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking. My friend seems to being doing quite well there.
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.
The Del Monte Assisted Residential CareDel Monte Assisted Residential Care is located in Pacific Grove "Butterfly Town," California, U.S.A. Pacific Grove is famous for being on the route of one of the largest annual monarch butterfly migrations. When you wish to leave the residences you can take...
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Sonia is very patient, helpful, kind, and caring. She was very helpful during my mother's stay there. My mother is no longer at the villa. She developed pneumonia which she did not have prior to entering...
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.
Anjelica's Villa Assisted Residential Care Home is located in Seaside, California just east of Laguna Grande Regional Park. Our beautifully landscaped and gated grounds invite a pleasant and intimate home environment. Newly decorated and furnished private rooms offer comfort and privacy, while...
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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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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 memory care in Carmel By The Sea, CA

The average cost of senior living in Carmel By The Sea is $4,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,312 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carmel, CA vs. nearby cities

Carmel, CA
$4,760/mo
$4,718/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carmel, CA vs. the state and national average

Carmel, CA
$4,760/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carmel vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,760/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Carmel, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,878/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,104/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,816/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,749/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carmel over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Carmel

Recent reviews for memory care in Carmel

Carmelo Park in Monterey, CA

5.0
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 my friend stand out to me. They have been amazing to work with. The staff is nice, has ...
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Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.8
This has been a very positive, happy, and clean place for my loved one. The staff are very helpful in answering the family's questions, and have responded quickly with answers. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have snacks available as well. Card games, baking, ...
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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salinas, CA

5.0
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 enriched at the end of life experience. I cry every day because I miss my mom so much. My ...
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Carmel review score based on 28 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 Carmel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carmel review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Carmel review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Carmel, CA9 facilities
7.7
Monterey, CA11 facilities
7.7
Pacific Grove, CA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Carmel memory care

When memory care 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 28 reviews of 9 Carmel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carmel resident and family memory care 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.
Carmel, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
2.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.2
4.1
Activities
3.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Carmel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carmel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carmel, 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 Carmel memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Carmel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carmel, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carmel memory care

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 Carmel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carmel, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
55.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carmel memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carmel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carmel, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carmel memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carmel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carmel, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carmel memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Carmel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carmel, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cottages of Carmel, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Pacific Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carmel By The Sea, California. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Carmel By The Sea, California. See the full list.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Carmel By The Sea, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carmel By The Sea, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Carmel By The Sea, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Carmel By The Sea, California ranges from $981 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Carmel By The Sea, California is $4,760. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carmel By The Sea, California typically starts at $981. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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