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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Salinas, CA
Lush outdoor landscape with seating area and gardens Bright and welcoming interior of Madonna Gardens lobby Outdoor seating area with plants and water feature Outdoor seating area with art panels and rock feature Outdoor patio area with seating and plants Interior fitness area with exercise equipment Cozy interior room with bed and seating area

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Salinas, CA
1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

Offering assisted living and specialized memory care, Madonna Gardens is a warm and inclusive community where residents thrive in a nurturing environment. Nestled in South Salinas, California, the community fosters creativity, social connections, and personal growth. With one-story living and serene outdoor spaces, Madonna Gardens offers comfort and tranquility, ensuring residents feel at home. The community boasts exemplary assisted living and memory care amenities, including delicious meals, 24-hour staffing, and vibrant social programs. Residents also enjoy lush lawns, seasonal gardens, and intimate seating areas, which enhance their Carefield Living experience. With pet-friendly accommodations, fitness facilities, and scheduled transportation, Madonna Gardens provides a fulfilling lifestyle tailored to individual needs.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
71
Bed community size
88-bed community Rank #862 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 862nd out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #740 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 740th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #641 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 641st out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
81%
Rank #660 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 660th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
71 / 88
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 7, 2017
CountyMonterey

Ownership & Operating Entity

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Sh 2 Salinas Opco LLC and Crfld Management, LLC, and administered by Tyler Branes.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 14 citations 26 total visits 15 complaint visits 4 official inspections 11 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1251 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1251st out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (40% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1410 This facility has 40% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 73 This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #1203 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1203rd out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2616 This facility has had 63% more total inspections than the California average (26 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1513 This facility has had 15% more complaint visits than the California average (15 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more Rank #1020 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1020th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 77 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1110 This facility has had 10% more complaint investigations than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more
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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Salinas's city center to Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.03 miles to nearest hospital (Salinas Valley Health Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Ivy Park at Salinas
AL
MC
Salinas (South Salinas)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #195 / 1,645
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 59
Rank #641 / 2,057
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #611 / 1,474
15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,127 / 1,505
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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RESC
Salinas (South Salinas)
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 103
Rank #862 / 1,645
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 59
Rank #641 / 2,057
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,251 / 1,474
26
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #740 / 1,505
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Vista Harden Ranch
AL
MC
Salinas (Harden Ranch)
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 103
Rank #893 / 1,645
No 69
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #910 / 1,474
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14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,127 / 1,505
 88.0% Rbp Salinas Op LLC And Mallard Senior Living Mgt LLCPrivate Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Salinas, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

What neighborhood is Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the South Salinas neighborhood of Salinas.

Who is the owner of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Sh 2 Salinas Opco LLC and Crfld Management, LLC, and administered by Tyler Branes.

Is Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 81%.

How long has Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care been in business?

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Yes, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Tyler Branes is the administrator of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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