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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Sh 2 Salinas Opco Llc; Crfld Management, Llc, and administrated by Tyler Branes.
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.
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.
16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 7 | 3 | This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #988 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 988th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 2.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 35% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 35% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 15% worse Rank #1024 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1024th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
1.6 miles from city center
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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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Salinas, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Ivy Park at Salinas |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Salinas (South Salinas) | 185
Facility
185
CA AVG
103
Rank
#197 / 1658 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#643 / 2093 | 4 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
89.2%
Facility
89.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#302 / 1368 | Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC & Oakmont Mgmt Group LLC | - |
| Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Salinas (South Salinas) | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
103
Rank
#868 / 1658 | No |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#643 / 2093 | 4 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
80.7%
Facility
80.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#581 / 1368 | Sh 2 Salinas Opco LLC; Crfld Management, LLC | - |
| Vista Harden Ranch |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Salinas (Harden Ranch) | 83
Facility
83
CA AVG
103
Rank
#898 / 1658 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#769 / 2093 | 3 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#995 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#322 / 1368 | Rbp Salinas Op LLC; Mallard Senior Living Mgt LLC | - |
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the South Salinas neighborhood of Salinas.
The legal owner and operator of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is Sh 2 Salinas Opco Llc; Crfld Management, Llc.
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.
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care's occupancy is 81%.
Tyler Branes is the administrator of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care.
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has 88 beds.
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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