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Photo of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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5 star
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What's the biggest advantage of Madonna Gardens memory care is that is all on one level and the rooms are studio. A one bedroom apartment would be too much for someone to navigate and get lost in. Madonna...
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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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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22 reviews
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The staff was very friendly and responsive. The only negative thing was some of the residents were not friendly and the little bossy about things.
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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9.1
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33 reviews
9.1
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All of these facilities are at max capacity and I know the staff does the best they can for the amount of residents they have in memory care. Over all I'm pleased with there efforts in memory care facility...
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Valley Heights, a privately owned “Apartment Community” for Independent Seniors, provides accommodation and services to meet the needs and expectations of active seniors. Valley Heights provides services that eliminate the time consuming tasks of everyday life. Our clean, spacious apartments come...
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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
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Cost of independent living in Elkhorn, CA

The average cost of senior living in Elkhorn is $4,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $3,739 per month.

Independent living costs in Elkhorn, CA, vs. nearby cities

Elkhorn, CA
$4,339/mo

Independent living costs in Elkhorn, CA, vs. state and national averages

Elkhorn, CA
$4,339/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Elkhorn, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,140/mo
Independent Living
$4,339/mo

Independent living costs in Elkhorn, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,545/mo
Studio
$4,746/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,095/mo

Senior living costs in Elkhorn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elkhorn, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkhorn, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,339/mo$4,434/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,489/mo$4,287/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$6,140/mo$5,249/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Elkhorn, CA:$4,339/mo
California:$4,434/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Elkhorn, CA:$4,489/mo
California:$4,287/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Elkhorn, CA:$6,140/mo
California:$5,249/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Elkhorn

Recent reviews for independent living in Elkhorn

Ivy Park at Monterey

5.0
The is was a very good community for tracks my husband I brought there while we moved in from Boston to California, and I needed to have him be in a safe place, and that certainly was the case. So now it's important for him to be able to be back home again.

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

4.8
This is a good community to live. My loved one was able to make friends quickly here, and they feel safe. The staff communication with the family has been good and they have been responsive to our questions about our loved one. There are three meals a day served and there are choices for the ...
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, CA

4.6
The facility is circular and beautifully Victorian surrounding a sunny lush garden courtyard. Setting is on a hill three blocks from the ocean. There is always a friendly receptionist close to the entrance to greet you and who always answers the phone when you call. Everyone one on the staff ...
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Elkhorn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkhorn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkhorn, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkhorn independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elkhorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkhorn, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkhorn independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elkhorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkhorn, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkhorn independent 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 independent living communities in Elkhorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkhorn, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cottages of Carmel, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elkhorn, California. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Elkhorn, California. See the full list.

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