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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bitterwater, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bitterwater nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Bitterwater, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Bitterwater or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bitterwater.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Molus, Pinnacles and San Benito.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bitterwater, CA

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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
16%
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0%
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0%
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11%
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Upon every arrival our welcomes are always greeted grandly by upbeat happy smiling friendly staff members. Our impression is the home is greatly & pridefully cared for...smells amazing, looks amazing......
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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Photo of Ivy Park at Salinas
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
41%
3 star
5%
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0%
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0%
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My first year, the fees were raised 27%. That was totally level of care, cost per point (their cost system) and rent for room. It was quite a lot to accept all at once and will shorten the time until my...
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.
Make yourself at home at Sunrise Villa Salinas in Salinas, California. Nestled in the gorgeous Salinas Valley, Sunrise Villa Salinas distinctive architecture and design combines elegance with the warm, inviting comforts of home. A central courtyard features a breathtaking garden and landscaped...
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Photo of Vista Harden Ranch
1111 Photos available
8.0
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33 reviews
8.0
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33 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
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Some of the caregivers deserve a strong 5. Others deserve maybe a 3 or 4. Overall, I feel the staff is stretched too thin, and mom does not get the personal attention she needs. But maybe that's the way it...
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 Valley Spring Memory Care
33 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
8.0
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1 review
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So far everything with the Valley Spring Memory Care community has been wonderful. Based on the experience our family has had so far, we have already recommended this community to other families and we will...
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 Valley Spring Memory Care, our vision is to create a warm and inviting memory care community that empowers residents to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to age gracefully, surrounded by a supportive network of caregivers, friends, and...
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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%
2 star
0%
1 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 Whispering Pines Inn, LLC
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5 star
80%
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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...
Photo of Anjelica's Villa
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5 star
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4 star
67%
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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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Photo of Touch of Care Residential Care Home
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.
Photo of Pacific Coast Care Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of The Ridge Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Bitterwater, CA

The average cost of senior living in Bitterwater is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Banos, CA with an average of $3,754 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bitterwater, CA vs. nearby cities

Bitterwater, CA
$4,562/mo
$5,991/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bitterwater, CA vs. the state and national average

Bitterwater, CA
$4,562/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bitterwater vs. other types of senior living

$4,562/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,562/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Bitterwater, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,070/mo
Studio
$5,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,965/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Bitterwater over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bitterwater

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bitterwater

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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Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.9
The director was very helpful with the questions I had for my Mom and her husband. Once a decision was made, She also made the tour experience pleasant for my Mom. Extra compassion and empathy was needed and it was provided. The facility is homey and inviting with its furnishings and colors.

Anjelica's Villa in Seaside, CA

5.0
Anjelica's Villa has a caring staff and an A+ Administrator. She involves the family in the care of their clients. She communicates the clients needs with you. And most importantly, she and the staff will listen to what you have to say. The facility is exceptionally clean and so are the ...
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Bitterwater nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bitterwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bitterwater, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bitterwater nursing homes

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 Bitterwater Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bitterwater, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
45.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bitterwater nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bitterwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bitterwater, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bitterwater nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bitterwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bitterwater, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bitterwater nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bitterwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bitterwater, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Ivy Park at Salinas and Vista Harden Ranch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bitterwater, California. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Bitterwater, California. See the full list.

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