Pacific Grove Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Pacific Grove, CA

Pacific Grove Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Pacific Grove, CA

Overview of Pacific Grove Senior Living

Pacific Grove Senior Living offers a distinct blend of independent and assisted living services, located in the vibrant California. What sets them apart is their dedication to providing personalized care, enriching every resident’s experience within a home-like environment while bringing a modern touch to senior living. The community boasts stunning outdoor spaces that echo tranquility and style, offering residents a serene backdrop for their daily lives.
Its residents can benefit from seamless personal assistance services and engaging activities tailored to promote cognitive, creative, motor, and sensory health. Scheduled transportation and abundant common areas also facilitate socializing, enhancing the sense of community this home can provide. Additionally, the community provides meticulous medication management, ensuring residents’ well-being. With 24-hour care punctuated by the soothing play of sunlight through the trees in its outdoor areas, Pacific Grove Senior Living offers an ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years in comfort and peace.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
86
Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #341 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 341st 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
3 years in operation Rank #1236 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1236th 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: 90 / 100 Rank #171 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
57%
Rank #1229 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1229th 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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
86 / 150
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community
IssuanceDecember 6, 2022
CountyMonterey
RCFE NumberLic # 277209241

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pacific Grove Senior Living is legally operated by Pacific Grove Senior Living LLC and Ca Snr Lvg Mgt LLC, and administered by Jessica Sanchez.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Specific ProgramsSalon/Spa, Library, Game/Activity Room, On-site Dining Option, Coffee Bar, Monthly Events
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 24 hours

Contact Pacific Grove Senior Living

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.

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.

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

Rank #1343 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1343rd 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: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 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.

Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (240% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (625% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (82% 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. 3410 This facility has 240% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 240% 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. 53 This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #1094 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1094th 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. 294 This facility has 625% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 625% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.63.3 This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% 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. 5616 This facility has had 250% more total inspections than the California average (56 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 250% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 3713 This facility has had 185% more complaint visits than the California average (37 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 185% more Rank #1296 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1296th 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. 167 This facility has had 129% more other visits than the California average (16 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 129% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 3010 This facility has had 200% more complaint investigations than the California average (30 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Places of interest near Pacific Grove Senior Living

Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pacific Grove's city center to Pacific Grove Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to Pacific Grove Senior Living

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around Pacific Grove

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Canterbury Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2,057
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #409 / 1,474
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #33 / 1,505
72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Park Lane
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monterey
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,645
Yes 47
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,343 / 1,474
37
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
55.0% -Pac Monterey Inc, Gp Of P Mont LP And Park Lane Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pacific Grove Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove Acres)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2,057
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,343 / 1,474
56
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,296 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,505
57.3% -Pacific Grove Senior Living LLC And Ca Snr Lvg Mgt LLC-
Merrill Gardens at Monterey
AL
IL
MC
Monterey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes 53
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #784 / 1,474
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #740 / 1,505
86.7% -Merrill Gardens At Monterey And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Monterey
AL
MC
Monterey
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 103
Rank #629 / 1,645
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 59
Rank #641 / 2,057
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1,474
21
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,321 / 1,505
94.6% -Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Pacific Grove Senior Living is located in Pacific Grove, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

Get Financial aid guidance

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 Pacific Grove Senior Living

What neighborhood is Pacific Grove Senior Living in?

Pacific Grove Senior Living is in the Pacific Grove Acres neighborhood of Pacific Grove.

Who is the owner of Pacific Grove Senior Living?

Pacific Grove Senior Living is legally operated by Pacific Grove Senior Living LLC and Ca Snr Lvg Mgt LLC, and administered by Jessica Sanchez.

Is Pacific Grove Senior Living in a walkable area?

Pacific Grove Senior Living has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Pacific Grove Senior Living?

Pacific Grove Senior Living's occupancy is 57%.

How long has Pacific Grove Senior Living been in business?

Pacific Grove Senior Living has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Pacific Grove Senior Living?

Yes, Pacific Grove Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Pacific Grove Senior Living?

Jessica Sanchez is the administrator of Pacific Grove Senior Living.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance