CANTERBURY WOODS — assisted living (RCFE) in Pacific Grove, CA
CANTERBURY WOODS is a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Pacific Grove, Monterey County — 190 licensed capacity per California Community Care Licensing (CCL) records pulled 2026-06-23.
Last verified 2026-06-24
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License & capacity
California facility license 270708224 is listed as LICENSED with a licensed capacity of 190 residents. Facility type on file: RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. First license date: 9/15/1989.
License number: 270708224
Licensee of record: FRONT PORCH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES
Capacity is licensed beds — not the same as current census or availability.
California publishes facility citations, complaints, and inspection outcomes on the Community Care Licensing public search. Use the license number above — we link the official record rather than restating disciplinary details here.
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Monterey County has about 63,232 residents age 65+ (rank #21 in California) and 42 licensed RCFEs countywide per CHHS Community Care Licensing. This facility's 190 licensed beds represent about 3.0 beds per 1,000 seniors 65+ in the county — a local supply context, not occupancy.
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RCFEs like CANTERBURY WOODS provide room, board, and personal care — not skilled nursing unless separately licensed. Match level of care to the resident's care plan, budget, and proximity to family in Monterey County.
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