23795 W. R. Holman Highway, Monterey, CA 93940 · Monterey County
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Typically 97% full (96 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Carmel Hills Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Monterey, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 96 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.66 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 19 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,940–$16,450/mo (median $13,240) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Salinas prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
23795 W. R. Holman Highway, Monterey, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCarmel Hills Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Monterey, CA area typically runs $10,940–$16,450 per month (median $13,240, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Carmel Hills Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Carmel Hills Care Center has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 97% full (96 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Carmel Hills Care Center in Monterey, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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