I placed my loved one here and overall I'm pleased - the community is warm, homey and very clean with bright, nicely appointed rooms (some with bay views), a pleasant garden and excellent, restaurant-quality food. The staff are overwhelmingly kind, caring and passionate; there are lots of activities, outings and a true sense of family that gave us peace of mind. That said, we've seen uneven follow-through after an ownership change, spotty communication, high fees/upsells, and concerning understaffing/inexperience in memory care (including rare medication lapses). On balance I would recommend it but advise families to confirm staffing consistency and care protocols before committing.
Ivy Park at Monterey offers different types of senior care, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and continuing care resources, all overseen by Oakmont Senior Living, a well-known provider since 1981. The community's called home by people who want support with daily tasks and those needing specialized care, with memory care services available in a dedicated neighborhood called Evergreen at Ivy, and special programs like EverYou that help guide residents with memory loss. You'll find a place that's quiet and welcoming, with friendly staff, bright rooms filled with sunlight, cozy common areas with fireplaces, and a warm, home-like feeling thanks to comfortable furnishings and thoughtful decor throughout. There are private and shared units in several floor plans, all featuring kitchens with white cabinets and mini-fridges, cable TV, wall-to-wall carpeting, and safety features like grab bars in bathrooms and emergency pull cords.
The Vine at Ivy Restaurant is where residents eat three meals each day, with nutritious food made by chefs and served in an elegant dining room with big windows and natural light, while a 24-hour bistro keeps snacks close at hand. Residents choose between dining with others in the main room, having meals brought to their rooms, or even sharing meals with guests, and there's also a private dining space for special gatherings. There's a library with comfy seats and a fireplace, a lively coffee shop, a computer room, a sunroom to soak up sunshine, patios and gardens, and quiet courtyards and wrap-around porches with birdhouses and lush greenery for relaxing outside. The community supports all kinds of hobbies-arts and crafts, music, reading, writing, horticulture-plus regular group outings and a busy calendar of events planned by an Activity Director.
Fitness and wellness matter to Ivy Park at Monterey, so there's a variety of programs for yoga, stretching, and exercise, along with walking paths in the garden. Residents can use entertainment venues, enjoy music programs, and take part in classes. There are art supplies always ready, and activity spaces to gather with others. Weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen services keep things tidy, and staff take care of routine maintenance. There's even an on-site salon and barber for haircuts and grooming, along with available religious services. Residents can access transportation for shopping or appointments, and Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance helps those who need it. Specialized staff, including a part-time nurse and caregivers trained in memory care, are there all day and night to help with medication reminders, personal care, and health needs, including hospice when needed. Technology like emergency call systems and well-lit, accessible spaces make safety a clear focus.
Programs and care get personalized to fit what each resident wants and needs, with special attention to making everyone feel at home and encouraged to keep their independence as long as possible, always aiming for wellness and a strong sense of community. Welcoming touches-such as the wrap-around porch, inviting main lobby, fireplaces, art-filled walls, and familiar décor like books, typewriters, or framed military uniforms in private rooms-help each person connect with fond memories. Ivy Park at Monterey, with its scheduled tours and resources like a blog and FAQ, shows that its goal is supporting residents with kindness, regular activities, enriched living spaces, and a focus on comfort and care for every stage of aging.
About Sunrise Senior Living
Beginning with a single community in 1981, there are now more than 280 Sunrise Senior Living communities throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each of our communities maintains the mission laid out by Sunrise founders Paul and Terry Klaassen more than 40 years ago: to champion quality of life for all seniors.
The Klaassens’ vision to redefine senior care resulted in a resident-centered approach to care that focuses on the individuality of each resident and has set the standard in the assisted living industry. We are defined by our people. Our team of serving hearts are guided by our mission, Principles of Service and Values – all of which help encourage independence, preserve dignity and enable freedom of choice for each resident.
People often ask...
Ivy Park at Monterey offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $7,080 per month.
Ivy Park at Monterey offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 36 photos of Ivy Park at Monterey on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 1110 Cass St, Monterey, CA, 93940.
Yes, Ivy Park at Monterey offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
42
Inspections
8
Type A Citations
5
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
01 Jul 2025
01 Jul 2025
Found the allegation that staff were not adequately trained not supported by evidence; monthly training occurred for staff. Found the allegation that inadequate staffing affected resident care not supported by evidence; records and interviews showed no interruptions in care.
10 Jun 2025
10 Jun 2025
Confirmed that a staff member was not on the property. Found no record of such an employee at this location, and no deficiencies were cited; an exit interview occurred.
§ 9058
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Identified an incident report submitted on 5/21/25 that did not meet reporting requirements; a deficiency was issued.
§ 9058
§ 87211
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Investigated the allegation that staff did not meet residents' showering needs and the allegation that staff did not meet residents' laundry needs. Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove either claim.
29 May 2025
29 May 2025
Found the home clean, well-maintained, and at a comfortable temperature, with properly stored food and secured medications, and no deficiencies observed.
§ 9058
05 Feb 2025
05 Feb 2025
Found that a staff member was on duty and consuming alcohol; they were pulled from shift, interviewed, and dismissed from the site. No deficiencies were noted.
06 Sept 2024
06 Sept 2024
Identified an allegation that a caregiver, during shower assistance, used FaceTime video facing a resident, violating personal rights; the caregiver was suspended pending investigation, and the responsible party was notified.
06 Sept 2024
06 Sept 2024
Identified violation of resident personal rights during care assistance.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Found no preponderance of evidence that staff failed to provide adequate food service to a resident in care; resident interviews supported adequacy, food storage and preparation appeared proper, menus were displayed, and alternate meal options were available.
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Investigated an allegation that staff did not provide adequate food service to residents; found no conclusive evidence to support or disprove the claim, thus deemed unsubstantiated. Conducted resident interviews and observed food storage and menu options.
07 Mar 2024
07 Mar 2024
Investigated records and found the allegation that staff did not implement a proper emergency disaster plan not proven. Emergency plan meets regulatory requirements, and a generator outage on 2/3–2/4/2024 left emergency lighting unavailable, with flashlights and lanterns provided to staff and residents.
07 Mar 2024
07 Mar 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff did not prevent residents from being aggressive toward other residents. Found no evidence of such aggression and concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
07 Mar 2024
07 Mar 2024
Investigated the allegation that staff failed to prevent resident aggression, with no conclusive evidence found to support this claim. Reviewed assessments and interviews indicated proper monitoring and communication were in place.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
Investigated allegations that staff gave an inaccurate assessment, failed to issue a monitor device, did not notify the authorized representative of significant changes in condition, provided an inaccurate nutritional assessment, and denied access to resident records, and found the complaint is unsubstantiated.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
Investigated complaints about staff's failure to provide accurate assessments, issue a monitor device, notify significant changes, and allow record access; determined to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. Exit interview conducted and report signed.
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Found that the allegation that staff did not meet residents' needs remained unproven. A sample of residents stated they were satisfied with the care, and observations showed adequate staffing, residents participating in activities, proper medication administration, and clean bedrooms and bathrooms.
29 Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023
Found during inspection on a specific date, staff did not meet residents' needs.
09 Nov 2023
09 Nov 2023
Investigated allegations of inadequate food service, insufficient cleaning and sanitizing of resident rooms, lack of clean clothing, and unlabeled hygiene products. Found there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove these allegations.
09 Nov 2023
09 Nov 2023
Visited facility to investigate allegations regarding food service, cleanliness of resident rooms, provision of clean clothing, and labeling of hygiene products. No evidence found to support allegations.
10 Aug 2023
10 Aug 2023
Found the allegation that staff improperly restrained a resident in bed unsubstantiated. Found the allegation that a door in the memory care unit was not kept locked unsubstantiated.
10 Aug 2023
10 Aug 2023
Found the allegation regarding cleanliness and odor in residents' rooms not supported by the evidence.
10 Aug 2023
10 Aug 2023
Determined that the health and safety concerns were unsubstantiated following an inspection conducted by the California Department of Social Services.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Identified unwitnessed falls from April to May 2023 and reviewed resident progress notes. Discussed fall prevention with staff and continued monitoring to ensure proper interventions were in place to prevent falls.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Found no deficiencies; safety systems, food supplies, medication storage, and resident records were in order, with up-to-date drills and clean, well-maintained spaces.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Reviewed unwitnessed falls and fall prevention measures, no deficiencies cited.
12 Apr 2023
12 Apr 2023
Found there was no administrator in place since the prior one resigned, with incomplete paperwork for designation and no evidence it was sent to licensing authorities, and that residents' prescribed special diets were not being followed. Found that a resident with a shrimp allergy was served shrimp, a diabetic resident was served a regular diet, and COVID-19 protocols were not followed.
12 Apr 2023
12 Apr 2023
Confirmed deficiencies in the facility included lack of designated Administrator, failure to follow prescribed special diets, and not following proper COVID protocols.
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Investigated two allegations: a broken staff-only door latch on the lower level leaving the area unsecured, and an open wall in the memory care hallway with drywall removed about 6 by 3 feet. Found the electrical outlet box near the open wall was covered and no wires were exposed.
§ 87303(a)
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Found that two staff members were working on 12/7/22; one had not completed fingerprint live scan or obtained criminal record clearance, while the other had clearance but its transfer to this location had not been completed. Civil penalties were assessed, totaling $500 for the first and $300 for the second.
07 Dec 2022
07 Dec 2022
Identified deficiencies with employees regarding criminal record clearances resulted in civil penalties being assessed.
§ 87555(b)(7)
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
§ 87405(a)
22 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
Investigated the allegation that a resident's care documentation was altered after an incident; found the allegation unfounded. Reviewed records for new residents and found care needs aligned with the corresponding paperwork, and observed a fax requesting a change to a resident's documentation with an electronic date and time stamp.
22 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
Confirmed unfounded complaint regarding a change request made to a resident's care assessment.
§ 87355
§ 87355
07 Nov 2022
07 Nov 2022
Identified that a resident tested positive for a serious infection, which was considered prohibited and for which no exception was requested. Two citations were issued regarding prohibited health conditions and their exceptions.
§ 87616
§ 87615
07 Nov 2022
07 Nov 2022
Identified serious infection in a resident and issued citations for prohibited health conditions and lack of exceptions.
12 Jan 2022
12 Jan 2022
Found that a memory care resident eloped, triggering a door alarm; the resident was located nearby by police, returned unharmed, and cannot leave unassisted. Reviewed that the resident was provided a wander guard bracelet for safety, staff training on elopement and missing residents occurred, and an advisory note about dementia care was issued; no citations were issued.
12 Jan 2022
12 Jan 2022
Found a designated entry point for COVID-19 symptom screening, restrooms stocked with hygiene products, handwashing signs posted, hand sanitizer stations throughout, and a minimum 30‑day PPE supply with staff wearing surgical masks. Found all staff were N95 fit-tested and policies on screening, masks, visitation, dining, activities, social distancing, isolation, disinfecting, staffing, training, and PPE usage in place.
12 Jan 2022
12 Jan 2022
Confirmed compliance with COVID 19 protocols and regulations during a recent inspection.
29 Jun 2021
29 Jun 2021
Found infection-control measures in place, including secure medication storage, locked toxins, unobstructed fire exits, hand hygiene supplies, a designated entry point for symptom screening, and available PPE with staff wearing masks.
Reviewed policies addressing screening, isolation, disinfecting, staffing, training, supplies, PPE usage, and social distancing.
29 Jun 2021
29 Jun 2021
Confirmed all required infection control practices were being followed during the inspection.
05 Jan 2021
05 Jan 2021
Reviewed infection prevention and control guidelines during a virtual technical assistance session, covering screening, disinfecting, supplies, staffing, training, PPE usage, and social distancing. Shared informational resources on mask usage, eye protection, donning and doffing PPE, seal checks for N95 masks, and a PPE burn calculator.
05 Jan 2021
05 Jan 2021
Reviewed guidelines and procedures for infection prevention and control at the facility.
24 Jan 2020
24 Jan 2020
Noted a death of a resident, likely due to natural causes, after being found unresponsive during a meal. No citations issued during the visit.
