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94 HERNANDEZ AVENUE, Los Gatos, CA 95030
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2795 George Blauer Place, San Jose, CA 95135
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112 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Mina's Elderly Care Homes Caring, located in Los Gatos, CA, provides hospice care and residential care home services. The community offers both private and semi-private rooms, catering to various preferences and needs.Rooms come with a range of amenities designed for comfort and convenience. Residents have access to meals provided by the facility and can participate in organized activities and programs. The community includes outdoor common areas and shared indoor spaces, promoting social interaction and outdoor enjoyment. Ambulatory assistance features are available, and the facility is gated for added security.Mina's Elderly Care Homes Caring supports its residents with a variety of services. Personal care services are available, along with special diets and dietary accommodations. Medication management services ensure residents take their medications correctly. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, is also provided.
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2770 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
All About Seniors and Kimberly's Elder Kare offer personalized, quality assisted living in San Jose, California. We take pride in keeping our homes clean and cheerful with a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a pampered Bed-and-Breakfast. Our San Jose assisted living facilities have private bedrooms and baths, and can accommodate non-ambulatory seniors who need ramps and wheelchair exits. The homes are surrounded by lovely landscaped yards with sunny decks and shady patios. Our memory care and dementia unit has night staff, a secured perimeter and exit alarms and is in a safe neighborhood where our homes have served the elderly for over 20 years.Our homes accommodate six residents who are assisted by a minimum of two staff on site at all times. Our 3:1 client-to-caregiver ratio assures a level of care that is more personal than many large institutions with ratios of 10 or 12:1. The cornerstone of our program is our dedicated staff. Our staff will give your mom or dad lots and lots of love and support! That’s why we invite you to call if you are considering assisted living in San Jose.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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163 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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1245 Socorro Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Located near Levi's Stadium, the home of the San Francisco 49ers, St. Mary's Residential Care Home is convenient to shopping, dining and plenty of entertainment options. Seniors live in a quiet residential community with easy access to destinations like the Intel Museum, the shores of the San Francisco Bay and several local amusement parks. St. Mary's Residential Care Home is an assisted living community that also offers memory care. Use of the WanderGuard system, the property's secured grounds and the availability of wheelchair-accessible units and showers ensure the safety and security of residents with memory loss and mobility issues. Activities designed specifically for those with cognitive impairments fill out the social calendar. Communal meals feature menus that accommodate a range of dietary preferences, including Kosher and vegetarian options. Complimentary transportation is available for trips to local attractions, and devotional services are held on-site for those who prefer to worship at home. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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174 Willowbrook Drive, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Willowbrook is a senior living provider located in Ben Lomond, California, specializing in hospice care. The amenities at Willowbrook include meals provided to all residents, which ensures that nutritional needs are met without the stress of meal preparation. Additionally, the community offers a range of health and wellness activities and programs designed to support the physical and emotional well-being of its residents. Features to assist with ambulation are also available, helping residents to move around safely and maintain some level of independence.Medication management services are in place to ensure that residents receive their prescribed medications timely and accurately. Housekeeping services are provided, keeping living spaces clean and comfortable. For medical appointments outside the community, medical transportation services are available. Furthermore, incontinence care is also offered, ensuring that residents receive the necessary support with dignity and respect.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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99 Airport Blvd. Suite B, Freedom, CA 95019
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3028 Independence Ave., Marina, CA 93933
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4339 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95129
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790 Lakebird Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
St Anne's Home for Elderly is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Lakewood, CA, just next to Lakewood Park. The facility is connected by good transport infrastructure, making it easy for residents and their families to access it. There are plenty of things to do and places to visit in the neighborhood, and the region enjoys mild winters and warm summers. Residents can enjoy the outdoors for the better part of the year. St Anne's Home for Elderly is an assisted living facility offering a team of trained individuals to provide compassionate care to seniors. The crew is available around the clock to attend to all residents' arising needs, and it can help with everything from personal hygiene and care to medication management, meal preparation, room cleaning and laundry and linen services. The staff can also help in monitoring insulin levels to adjust medication dosages. An on-call doctor is available, and visiting practitioners include a nurse and occupational, physical and speech therapists. Respite and incontinence care are also offered. Amenities include a pet-friendly environment, American Sign Language, on-site and off-site activities, on-site beautician, outdoor common areas and complimentary transportation. Other perks include home-cooked meals, planned social activities and outings and English- and Filipino-speaking staff members.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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954 Idlewood Dr., San Jose, CA 95121
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849 S. Capitol Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127
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4094 W Rincon Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Ambrosia Home is located in the city of Campbell, California. Like many cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, Campbell offers a range of local attractions for seniors to enjoy, such as the vibrant downtown farmers' market and Pruneyard Shopping Center. Ambrosia Home is a six-resident senior care home. Residents receive 24-hour medical care from licensed staff, including RNs, who can assist with injections, blood glucose monitoring, medication administration and feeding tube management. Podiatrists, occupational therapists and other specialists help residents maintain happiness, fitness and mobility. Ambrosia Home provides many amenities. Residents are served meals throughout the day, with special provisions for vegetarian and kosher diets. They can participate in scheduled activities, including off-site trips. The facility has relaxing indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can socialize with others. An on-site beautician is available for personal grooming.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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91 Clayton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
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4649 Venice Way, San Jose, CA 95129
Venetian Residential Care Inc. is across the street from Easterbrook Discovery School in a quiet residential neighborhood in San Jose, CA. Residents can enjoy the privileges of living near eating establishments, shops, churches, physician offices and parks. Other local attractions for seniors who like spending time outside include the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Reserve and the Big Basin Redwoods State Park. As an assisted living facility, Venetian Residential Care Inc. provides care and support to seniors who can no longer live on their own and need assistance with their daily routines. The facility has a team of compassionate staff members available 24/7 to help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and mobility. The staff members also help with housekeeping, laundry, medication and activity reminders, companionship and event coordination. Blood sugar monitoring for diabetics is also provided. Other services include respite and incontinence care. The community offers a host of amenities for the entertainment and overall well-being of seniors, including meals for all residents, wheelchair-accessible showers and a full schedule of on-site activities. Indoor common areas are well-decorated and ideal for relaxing or socializing.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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3251 Trebol Lane, San Jose, CA 95148
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1998 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
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1736 Seville Way, San Jose, CA 95131
Situated just steps away from numerous public parks, restaurants and shops, Seville Gardens offers seniors a convenient day-to-day experience without sacrificing a quiet and peaceful lifestyle. Several Valley Transportation Authority routes run very close to Seville Gardens, giving residents access to attractions throughout the Bay Area at a reasonable cost. Seville Gardens is a senior home that's staffed 24/7 by caregivers who can provide supervision and assistance with specific tasks, including blood sugar monitoring and incontinence issues. Occupational therapists and certified speech pathologists can visit the facility to help residents recovering from illness or injuries. Seville Gardens has a total capacity of six residents. It offers private and semi-private rooms, some of which are wheelchair accessible. Hospice care is also available. Seville Gardens has a variety of amenities to keep seniors happy and occupied, including beautician treatments, devotional services and off-site excursions. Complimentary transportation is available for any activity that takes place away from the facility. Meals are cooked fresh throughout the day, and special dietary options, including vegetarian, are available for residents upon request. Seville Gardens has pleasant outdoor areas with seating that are ideal for enjoying the area's nice weather.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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310 Hathaway Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD1113o
4.0
Review of Sunshine Villa
My mom is now at Sunshine Villa. We chose it for its location. It's very nice. The room seems to be a nice size. The bathroom also is a nice size. The dining room is spacious and has several...
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Assisted Living
Reviewer#LD110423A
5.0
Review of Sunshine Villa
Sunshine Villa was a very nice building. The atmosphere was lovely, and it was an interesting location to have, it is on the hill, just by the ocean. Although they didn't have as much of a view of...
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Assisted Living
awife
3.0
Review of Sunshine Villa
My husband has only been in this facility for 2 weeks, so I don't know their system very well yet. I visit nearly everyday. The facility is beautiful and clean. It has a lovely library and...
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At $5,550 monthly, Santa Cruz’s median monthly assisted living cost is $300 higher than the California average and $1,050 higher than the U.S. average. Seniors in Los Angeles and Sacramento typically pay less for this type of care than their contemporaries in Santa Cruz, saving around $300 and $325, respectively, each month. Average rates run higher in Salinas, where facilities charge about $450 more monthly than in Santa Cruz. Similarly, assisted living is pricier in San Francisco, where the average monthly fee of $6,319 is $769 higher than Santa Cruz’s average.
Santa Cruz
$5,550
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Los Angeles
$5,250
Sacramento
$5,225
San Francisco
$6,319
Salinas
$6,000
On average, assisted living communities in Santa Cruz charge $5,550 per month.
Currently, Santa Cruz doesn’t participate in the Assisted Living Waiver program. However, seniors might qualify for assistance through other programs and waivers, such as the Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver or Community Based Adult Services (CBAS) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living is the most affordable type of long-term senior care in Santa Cruz. Older adults who need assistance with daily activities while aging at home can expect to pay about $6,864 monthly for in-home care, $1,314 more than assisted living. Those requiring the visiting clinical and therapeutic services of home health care generally pay $1,457 more each month than residential assisted living. Nursing homes provide the highest level of care, with 24/7 medical monitoring and skilled services. As such, they attract the highest monthly fee, with a semi-private room running $5,096 more monthly than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Santa Cruz and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Santa Cruz, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santa Cruz Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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