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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
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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...
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, including diabetic...
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I would say that initially we were happy with the way my dad was doing. Once his needs became more demanding, Loma Clara was not able to deal with it. Its memory care is not sufficiently staffed. They corral...
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.
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Photo of Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
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The facility is clean, attractive and in a nice location. Staff are bright, cheerful, friendly and helpful. Food is good and plentiful. The care my wife has received is outstanding, and she's happy. They...
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.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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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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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.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
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I am so happy with Valley Pines. My dad has been here for 3 months. He tells me the food is great. He has a lot of room and is happy to have his own bathroom. The place is exceptionally clean. The...
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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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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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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet 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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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Live In Serenity
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 Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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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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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.
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 Amesti, CA

The average cost of senior living in Amesti is $5,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,112 per month.

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

Amesti, CA
$5,094/mo

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

Amesti, CA
$5,094/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,094/mo
$5,694/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,113/mo
Studio
$5,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,686/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Amesti over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Amesti, 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 Amesti.

What families are saying about assisted living in Amesti

Recent reviews for assisted living in Amesti

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.

Atria Willow Glen in San Jose, CA

5.0
My husband was at Atria for 2 yrs and loved it. He made many friends and enjoyed the community. The staff were wonderful, accommodating, and always made us feel welcome. We were nervous at first but now we know it was the best decision!

Bon Homie III Lena in San Jose, CA

4.1
The staff at Bon Homie is very nice. The facility is nicer than some others I've seen, but I kind of wish it was a little more for the money we're paying.

Amesti review score based on 27 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 19 Amesti assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Amesti 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

Amesti review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Amesti, CA19 facilities
8.3
Watsonville, CA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Amesti 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 27 reviews of 19 Amesti assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Amesti 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.
Amesti, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
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Amesti assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amesti assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amesti, 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 Amesti 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 Amesti 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
52.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Amesti 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 Amesti 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
52.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amesti 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 Amesti 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
10.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Amesti 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 Amesti communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amesti 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 Amesti offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Amesti

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 Amesti protect seniors.

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Atria Willow Glen, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Amesti, California. See full list of communities.

There are 19 assisted living facilities near Amesti, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Amesti, California are Atria Willow Glen and Atria Evergreen Valley. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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