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CriticalThe first phone call was a bust. Never calling back.
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1249 Josselyn Canyon Rd, Monterey, CA
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★★★★★
CriticalThe first phone call was a bust. Never calling back.
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CriticalI didn?t like Ave Maria Senior Living because when you walked in, there was no security. I went there one time to see how my mother was doing, and I was shocked. I just walked right in, and no one saw me. Both exits were open, and there was no one there to check you in. I didn?t see any security cameras, and my sister had my mother there for about a month. It?s like a little medical center. It has a nurse?s station and a dining area, and each room has a bathroom. My mother was sharing a 2-bedroom unit with another …
★★★★★
PositiveAve Maria (St Francis Care Center) was recommended by several people. My mom has been a devout Catholic all her life and the fact that they have a chapel there and a mass everyday and that was very important, that is why we chose this place for her. She moved there on February 28th.This facility seemed like a very good fit for my mom. I have her in a small private room where she has a nice view looking out the window. Her room is nice. I found the staff to be very caring. They have an excellent activities director.…
★★★★★
PositiveAve Maria was recommended to us, so we chose this facility. The staff were good. The rooms were modern and very clean. It's really very nice. The food seems to be very good. Their dining room looked modern and clean too. They have an activity director, and they do all kinds of things.
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CriticalMy mom was only there for a week and then they couldn't keep her there because they couldn't handle her needs. She was too oppositional.
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Coverage last checked October 20, 2026.