Pricing ranges from
    $4,470 – 5,110/month

    Vista Harden Ranch

    290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA, 93906
    4.3 · 40 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Clean, comfortable facility with concerns

    I'm impressed by the bright, very clean facility, lovely grounds and restaurant-style dining; housekeeping and laundry are excellent and staff are genuinely kind and hardworking. Meals started out phenomenal but have been hit-or-miss lately with chef turnover; activities are varied (exercise, music, crafts) though memory-care programming seems reduced. Staff know residents by name and respond quickly, but they're clearly stretched thin - medication hiccups have happened and personal attention can be limited, with longer wait times at peak. It's comfortable and well run in many ways, but rising rates, occasional management issues, and mixed reports mean I'd recommend it cautiously and keep close communication with staff.

    Pricing

    $4,470+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $5,110+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.28 · 40 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      2.8

    Location

    Map showing location of Vista Harden Ranch

    About Vista Harden Ranch

    Vista Harden Ranch supports up to 83 residents and holds a license from the state of California (License #: 275202817), offering seniors a place to live with both assisted living and memory care, as well as respite options for short stays, so it's a community where staff help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and moving around, plus help with medication reminders and management, and trained caregivers are always around the clock if anyone needs something or there's an emergency, and they make sure residents with diabetes or memory concerns like dementia get the special care they need with memory care programming and mental wellness support. The suites are spacious, can be changed up a bit to fit each person's taste, and come with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, patios or balconies, closets, air conditioning, telephones, and Wi-Fi, and the rooms are furnished, so folks don't have to worry about moving heavy things, but they do get to add their own touches to make it feel more like home. There's a beauty salon and barber, a game or card room, a movie theater, a fitness room, a wellness room and spa with sauna, and plenty of other spots to sit and visit in common areas with comfortable chairs, fireplaces, or a TV, and the dining area feels warm with set tables and big windows, while the chef prepares meals with restaurant-style or all-day dining, and they handle special diets too. Outdoors, there are walking paths, gardens, a courtyard, shady patios with furniture, and green lawns-good if you want some fresh air or maybe watch the birds-while inside, library shelves hold books and art and music programs run regularly. There's a steady list of activities, from trips and daily fitness to arts and crafts and group events, and residents themselves sometimes run their own clubs or gatherings if they have a special interest. They drive residents to appointments and local outings, and there's parking for visitors, along with help for getting settled in and concierge services for little things that come up. Housekeepers take care of cleaning and changing linens, and there's an emergency alert system in all the rooms just in case. Nursing is available during the day or evening, so folks get checkups and medication help without leaving home, plus a doctor visits on site now and then. The grounds are landscaped and quiet, so it's not noisy and it feels calm, and the building itself is modern and open, with a large lobby, grand staircase, and an elevator for easy access-even the outside matches, with neat buildings and tidy lawns. For those looking for an active place with daily routines but also the freedom to relax, this community gives a mix of independence and support, and the staff are known for being friendly and helpful, which helps everyone feel more comfortable living there together.

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