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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
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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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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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Cedar Creek is particularly well-suited to mobile, active, social residents. However we pride ourselves on providing care to our residents throughout their journey. Our one-of a kind activity program helps our residents stay engaged in the day at any stage of their process, boasting several...
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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Natividad, CA

The average cost of senior living in Natividad is $5,688 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Nella, CA with an average of $4,219 per month.

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

Natividad, CA
$5,688/mo
$5,581/mo

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

Natividad, CA
$5,688/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,688/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,779/mo
Studio
$6,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,987/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,004/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Natividad

Recent reviews for memory care in Natividad

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Sunrise of Cupertino in Sunnyvale, CA

4.8
Everyone from the receptionist to the administrators to the caregivers has been very kind and does their best to make my husband feel comfortable and at home. Our experience was a bit different because at first he was just going to be a temporary stay, but then it turned out to be permanent. ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff in different communities, such as at Westmont of Morgan Hill and Atria Sunnyvale, where residents and their families express their appreciation for the staff's attentiveness and commitment to residents' well-being.
Engaging activities for residents. The variety of activities catered to residents' interests is a common theme across the reviews, with communities like Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen and Atria Willow Glen offering regular activities that encourage socializing and keep residents active.
Thoughtful communication with families. Families at Pacific Gardens and Westwind Memory Care praise the open communication they have with their loved ones' caregivers, noting that regular updates about their loved ones' well-being and care needs are essential.
Specialized care for memory care residents. Several reviews, such as those for Westmont of Milpitas and Campbell Village, emphasize the importance of proper care and attention for individuals with memory care needs, with communities providing personalized care and support.
Highly skilled nursing support. Communities like Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brookdale San Jose offer skilled nursing care, as noted in reviews where families express their confidence in the staff's ability to handle complex care situations and provide high-quality care.
Well-maintained facilities and amenities. The reviews mention the importance of clean, comfortable, and well-maintained facilities and amenities, with communities like The Cottages of Carmel and Valley Spring Memory Care offering beautiful grounds, updated rooms, and clean common areas for residents.
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Natividad review score based on 240 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 240 reviews of 76 Natividad memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Natividad 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

Natividad review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Natividad, CA76 facilities
8.4
Salinas, CA86 facilities
8.8

Review subcategories for Natividad 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 240 reviews of 76 Natividad memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Natividad 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
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4.0
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Natividad memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Natividad memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Natividad, 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 Natividad 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 Natividad that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Natividad, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.9%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Natividad 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 Natividad Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Natividad 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 Natividad 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
17.9%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Natividad 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 Natividad communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Natividad 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 Natividad offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village San Jose, Atria Sunnyvale and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated memory care facilities near Natividad, California. See full list of communities.

There are 96 memory care facilities near Natividad, California. See the full list.

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

The 96 memory care facilities near you in Natividad, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Natividad, 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 Natividad, 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 Natividad, California ranges from $981 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Natividad, California is $5,688. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Natividad, 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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