Occupancy rate
81%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living in Salinas
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living in Salinas
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.
88-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
71 / 88
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 7, 2017
CountyMonterey
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Sh 2 Salinas Opco Llc; Crfld Management, Llc, and administrated by Tyler Branes.
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (40% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (63% above)
• Complaint visits (15% above)
• Complaint investigations (10% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at California avg)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (40% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (133% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Total visits (63% above)
• Complaint visits (15% above)
• Complaint investigations (10% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Other visits (at California avg)
• Official inspections (at California avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
March 12, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more total citations than a typical California facility (14 vs. California 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 facility (7 vs. California avg 3).↑ 133% worse |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California 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 facility (26 vs. California avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (15 vs. California avg 13).↑ 15% worse |
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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. California 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. California avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 15 complaint visits.
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (11 vs. California avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated issues with medication administration, resident dignity, and care plan documentation alongside periods of compliance. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026, found no deficiencies after investigating complaints about diapering, showering, and safeguarding personal items. However, prior inspections cited several deficiencies including medication errors, failure to report incidents, loud noise disturbances, missing hospice care plans, and unlocked Memory Care doors posing safety risks.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in Salinas, California.
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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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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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