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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

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9.4
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23 reviews
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23 reviews
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Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Comfortable living with nice gardens to walk or sit.

What's the biggest advantage of Madonna Gardens memory care is that is all on one level and the rooms are studio. A one bedroom apartment would be too much for someone to navigate and get lost in. Madonna Gardens is shorthanded on caregivers at present.

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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Located just outside of California Wine Country in Salinas, rests Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. With beautifully landscaped courtyards, fantastic water features, and a picturesque view of the surrounding hills — residents will fall in love with the scenery of Madonna Gardens. Inside the community, open floor plans and large windows welcome all, allowing for easy navigation throughout the common areas and an abundance of natural light.

Our memory care community was specially designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions. Our staff undergo specialized training in caring for those with memory care needs. Madonna Gardens provides a holistic, person-centered approach to care, giving each resident personalized services and activities. We also incorporate The Lightfinder™ program, which uses special techniques to stimulate the mind, while addressing other factors through nutritional and physical fitness plans.

Community Amenities and Services

All residents are unique, which is why we create personalized care plans for each individual based on their specific needs. Our experienced staff is available 24 hours a day to offer a variety of services, like medication management, appointment scheduling, and assistance with activities of daily living. We can also provide advanced services for incontinence, ambulatory, and diabetic care.

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Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

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for Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

9.4 out of 10
Review Score23 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.7
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care with 9.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has 23 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/25/25

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Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 25, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Comfortable living with nice gardens to walk or sit.

What's the biggest advantage of Madonna Gardens memory care is that is all on one level and the rooms are studio. A one bedroom apartment would be too much for someone to navigate and get lost in. Madonna Gardens is shorthanded on caregivers at present.

Phillip

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 25, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Madonna Gardens was essential in the transition from home to memory care for my wife and me

Madonna Gardens was like a second home for my wife. She always said she loved it there. Everyone is so loving and caring . Everyone went out of their way to make sure she was happy in her journey.

Holly

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 29, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our family's experience

they don't have a nurse and they need a vehicle. There as been a lot of staff turnover so I don't really know the person in charge. Everyone was very helpful when we were looking to move there

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

The staff, every single one of them, are caring, dedicated, mindful, wonderful individuals. They all know each community member. The facility is kept extremely clean and safe. The food is great. I missed being there after my mom passed.

Janice R

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 10, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A total Gem

Upon every arrival our welcomes are always greeted grandly by upbeat happy smiling friendly staff members. Our impression is the home is greatly & pridefully cared for...smells amazing, looks amazing... nothing or anyone out of place! So Professionally Run! Glad my parents call Madonna Home! Outstanding Staff! Always happy, loving, joyful, supportive, over & beyond personal treatment. Employees treat all residents & each other with enduring kindness (feels like family). Personalized care and attention. Accommodating likes, dislikes and comfort. Staff, bending down on knees to look into residents eyes, listening intentionally, communicating in ways that deeply touch hearts.l Madonna Staff include all residents gently encouraging participation. Impressive planned daily activities. Activity Directors top notch. Staff members never miss a beat always working so hard taking pride in all they do. You can tell & often share they all love being apart of the Madonna Family...

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 26, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

It is such a relief to have found so safe and caring.

I would rate Madonna Gardens as a 5 in each of the seven categories you listed. [name removed] was essential in my choosing Madonna Gardens for my wife. She was very helpful in answering my questions to insure that my wife would be happy. My tells me every day that she loves being there. The staff is very friendly and caring.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 16, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Overall nice facility.

There has been so much staff turnover lately. The new activity person is trying to do different things but some of them are too hard for alot of the residents. She is new so she's learning. My mother in law is happy with her surroundings and the staff. It's a small facility and for people who have memory issues or a physical disability, it's easy to get around. I would recommend Madonna Gardens to others.

Cynthia L. S

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

The entire staff know each individual. They are extremely attentive.

I wish I could have convinced my mom to move here a year ago. She would have been much happier, with all the staff attention, activities, and meeting new people. It would have made her life so much more enriched at the end of life experience. I cry every day because I miss my mom so much. My tiny mom, such a strong, independent, beautiful woman.

Diane

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our Experience

My dad has been a resident at Madonna Gardens for almost 3 years. We just celebrated his 104th Birthday. He's very happy and, we feel, well cared for. The new manager is very helpful. However, the carpet in his room could be cleaned.

James

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 11, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Definitely recommended

My loved one is currently a resident at Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful. [Name removed] pays attention to my loved one's medical supplies and lets me know immediately if something runs low or if anything is needed for her care. The move in process was easy and the staff assisted when needed. My loved one's room is always kept clean and organized. My only suggestion would be more attention to the meals regarding diabetic diets/needs. Otherwise, the food is good. I would definitely recommend Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care to others to assist in the care of their loved ones.

Diane

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A homey place

My dad has been a resident at Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care for a year and a half. He is well taken care of. The food is okay, he says. The price is fair. Everything at this facility is clean. They have a Newsletter for those who are not close by. It's a homey place, I call it a hotel.

Mike

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 3, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living review

My mother in law is doing very well there. She says all the people there are so nice. The room is very comfortable and since it is a smaller facility. She gets around pretty well. With her dementia, it is nice for her to move around without getting lost. The outside garden areas are beautiful and she loves to walk around outside.

Paula

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I give them 5's across the board. This is a new facility. It's a tough job and they do it well here.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

February 18, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

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Karl

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 31, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0

My review of Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care ( Carefield Living )

Looking at other facilities as well as the Madonna, they did not have the largest rooms available, but the place was extremely clean and the staff members have all been very very friendly towards our family.

anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 31, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0

Highly recommend

We chose Madonna Gardens because this was the best value for the money and we thought it would be the best fit for him and it is close to our house. The staff members are good with communication, they are always calling to keep me informed of what is going on. I would highly recommend them and already have.

Stacy

Memory Care

March 17, 2018

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0

Horrible

My Mom and myself also had thing’s stolen from her room while she lived there. Keep watch of your jewelry and any nice sunglasses to say the least.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

December 6, 2017

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0

Dismal

We drove by Madonna Gardens for my loved one, but we didn't go in. Even from the outside, it just looked so dismal to me. I knew without even touring that this was not the place for my loved one to be, so we continued our search.

Manuela Moore

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 6, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0

Exceptional!

My mom has been a resident at Madonna Manor for about five weeks. If you are looking for a great home for your loved one, Madonna Manor is the place! It gives me such peace and reassurance when my mom tells me, "I love living here... the staff are wonderful and caring... I feel safe...this is my home." These are just some of the statements she has made. I visit my mom about four to five times per week, so I have met many of the staff that work at Madonna Manor. They are kind, caring, friendly and professional and seem to really enjoy their jobs. [Removed] is the Director. He is easy going and easy to talk to. He truly cares about each resident and insures they are comfortable and enjoying their stay. I am truly thankful for finding Madonna Manor. Great place!!!

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 9, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Exceptional Care

Madonna Manor provides a quiet and restful atmosphere to its residents. The staff is professional and caring while seeing to the needs of each individual resident. My mom has only been there a couple of weeks and so far they're doing a great job!

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