The Park Lane
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Monterey, CA

The Park Lane

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Monterey, CA

Overview of The Park Lane

Administered by Joy Carter, The Park Lane is a senior living community in the Glenwood Circle neighborhood of Monterey, California. The community is operated by Pac Monterey Inc., GP of P Mont LP, and Park Lane Mgr LLC. Residents have access to assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, giving them different levels of support in one community. The 13-acre property is also close to local hospitals, so medical care is conveniently accessible.

Residents can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom condominiums or two-bedroom chalets. Each home includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and patio or balcony. Housekeeping and laundry services are included, making daily living more convenient.

The Park Lane has 160 beds. It has served residents for 16 years, with a current occupancy rate of 55%. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car.

State inspections by California’s Department of Social Services have reviewed documentation practices, including personal rights postings and care plans, along with facility maintenance items such as water temperature and how resident and family concerns are addressed. Families touring The Park Lane may want to ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

Bed community size
160-bed community Rank #288 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 288th out of 1644 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
16 years in operation Rank #421 / 1500Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 421st out of 1500 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #1420 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1420th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
55%
Rank #1254 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1254th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
88 / 160
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 23, 2010
CountyMonterey

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Park Lane is legally operated by Pac Monterey Inc, Gp Of P Mont LP and Park Lane Mgr LLC, and administered by Joy Carter.

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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.

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 #1301 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. 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.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (80% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (225% above)
• Total visits (131% above)
• Complaint visits (85% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (90% 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. 1810 This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% 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 #895 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 134 This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 225% 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 visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 3716 This facility has 131% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (37 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 131% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2413 This facility has 85% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 85% worse Rank #1182 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1182nd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1910 This facility has 90% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 90% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026, found no new deficiencies and accepted plans of correction for prior issues with personal rights postings, hospice care plans, and medical assessments.
  • The January 30, 2026 annual inspection cited six deficiencies including immediate health risks from improper hot water temperature and lack of a bedridden care plan for a resident.
  • Multiple complaint investigations between 2024 and 2025 substantiated issues with delayed medical care, unpaid refunds, call system failures, and presence of black mold and asbestos in administrative offices.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Park Lane is located in Monterey, 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 The Park Lane

What neighborhood is The Park Lane in?

The Park Lane is in the Glenwood Circle neighborhood of Monterey.

Who is the owner of The Park Lane?

The Park Lane is legally operated by Pac Monterey Inc, Gp Of P Mont LP and Park Lane Mgr LLC, and administered by Joy Carter.

Is The Park Lane in a walkable area?

The Park Lane has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Park Lane?

The Park Lane's occupancy is 55%.

How long has The Park Lane been in business?

The Park Lane has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Park Lane?

Yes, The Park Lane allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Park Lane?

Joy Carter is the administrator of The Park Lane.

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