Salinas Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Located in the heart of the agricultural Salinas Valley and minutes from the Pacific, this California city of 150,441 can be a retiree's dream. Before searching for a Salinas assisted living facility (ALF), come along for a quick tour.

Excellent air quality and a mild Mediterranean climate make Salinas a healthy place to live. Beautiful Monterey and Carmel are just down the road along the coast. Fort Ord Dunes State Park with its 4 miles of coastline, walking and biking paths and interpretive exhibits, is minutes outside of town.

Salinas was home to John Steinbeck who wrote about the struggles of agricultural workers in the fields surrounding the city. His legacy and those of the workers are preserved in the impressive National Steinbeck Center. Here you'll find rare Steinbeck artifacts, an agricultural museum, and changing art and cultural exhibits. Another peek into Salinas's past can be found at First Mayor's House.

Annual events include the California International Airshow, California Rodeo Salinas, and the Steinbeck Festival.

Here are a few financial facts to get you started in your search for Salinas assisted living. The overall cost of living in Salinas is 35% higher than the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Salinas assisted living facility averages $4,380 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $8,365 a month, while a semi-private averages $6,996 a day. The services of a home health aide average $3,956 a month and homemaker services average $3,956 a month.

We've made picking the right Salinas assisted living facility easier with the tips in "How to Select a Facility."