Del Monte Care
Del Monte Care is a 65-bed assisted living and memory care community offering assisted living, memory care, respite, transitional, and hospice care in Pacific Grove, California. Operated by Del Monte Care under administrator Kay Cabuco, the community has been licensed in Monterey County since October 2023 as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The facility caters to residents 65 and older.
The community since licensing has recorded no citations and one complaint versus California averages of 10 and 14 each, earning an inspection score of 83 out of 100 against the state benchmark of 70. No fines recorded in the latest March 2026 inspection.
An executive chef prepares the meals. Snacks are offered throughout the day.
Del Monte Care fits older adults, including residents with transitional or hospice care needs, in Monterey County who need assisted living or memory care in a newer, smaller community in Pacific Grove.
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About this community
Occupancy
Del Monte Care is legally operated by Del Monte Care, and administered by Kay Cabuco.
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 Scorecard
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 2023 vs. California state average• Total citations (100% below)
• Total complaints (93% below)
• Complaints per year (94% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 16 | This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 3 | 13 | This facility has had 77% fewer complaint visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer Rank #442 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd 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. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | This facility has had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.3 | 4.7 | This facility has 94% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4.7).↓ 94% better |
Places of interest near Del Monte Care
0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pacific Grove's city center to Del Monte Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 Services | 1 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 LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| 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 LLC | Studio / 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 LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Del Monte Care | AL HOS MC RC | Pacific Grove | 65
Facility
65
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,038 / 1,645 | No |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
59
Rank
#87 / 2,057 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#124 / 1,474 | 8 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,321 / 1,505 | 63.1% | - | Del Monte Care | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Del Monte Care is located in PACIFIC GROVE, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
Frequently Asked Questions about Del Monte Care
Is Del Monte Care in a walkable area?
Del Monte Care has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at Del Monte Care?
Del Monte Care's occupancy is 63%.
How long has Del Monte Care been in business?
Del Monte Care has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Del Monte Care?
No, Del Monte Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Del Monte Care?
Kay Cabuco is the administrator of Del Monte Care.
How many beds does Del Monte Care have?
Del Monte Care has 65 beds.
Has Del Monte Care had any citations?
Del Monte Care has no reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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