Messinger Care Home
About Messinger Care Home
Messinger Care Home is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Marina, Monterey County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 6 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: March 11, 2026 · 9 citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Monterey County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
State inspection record
For comparison, 49% of small homes (6 beds or fewer) in California have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Messinger Care Home's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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Messinger Care Home cost & FAQ
How much does Messinger Care Home cost?
Messinger Care Home's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,100: base rent of about $5,900 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Marina-area prices for this care level; Messinger Care Home hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Messinger Care Home include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Messinger Care Home for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Messinger Care Home provide?
Messinger Care Home is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #275202752 and is licensed for up to 6 residents.
Does Messinger Care Home accept Medi-Cal?
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't available in Monterey County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living, so most residents here pay privately, sometimes with long-term care insurance or VA benefits.
Has Messinger Care Home had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Messinger Care Home 5 times, most recently on March 11, 2026. It received 6 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 3 Type B citations. No complaints were investigated. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Messinger Care Home?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Messinger Care Home only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (831) 883-9386.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Marina · 2026 California cost report