Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Monterey, California
2 of 4 nursing homes in Monterey (50%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 2 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
304
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
4
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Monterey, California, is adequate, with 4 facilities available and 50% recommended. Families should prioritize the top-rated WESTLAND HOUSE (B+, 5★) while noting that there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers, indicating a generally stable environment.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 WESTLAND HOUSE (88) — Westland House stands out with its impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, ensuring personalized attention in a cozy setting with only 28 beds and no fines recorded.
- 2 CARMEL HILLS CARE CENTER (83) — Carmel Hills Care Center boasts a stellar 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, indicating high-quality services. With 99 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes patient comfort and satisfaction, maintaining a strong reputation with zero fines.
The other 2 Monterey facilities didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Westland House stands out with its impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, ensuring personalized attention in a cozy setting with only 28 beds and no fines recorded.
Carmel Hills Care Center boasts a stellar 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 83/100, indicating high-quality services. With 99 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes patient comfort and satisfaction, maintaining a strong reputation with zero fines.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Monterey Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Monterey Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Monterey's city average is 4.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 4 Monterey facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Monterey avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Monterey facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Monterey, CA are recommended?
2 of 4 nursing homes in Monterey (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Monterey "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Monterey?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.