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BonHomie I
1139 Dwyer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120
"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
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Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Cruz, CA below include 188 Assisted Living facilities with...
1014 reviews. On average in Santa Cruz, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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BonHomie in Saratoga
12620 Quito Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
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Harmonie Home
1463 Nesbit Court, San Jose, CA 95120
"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
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Lorrie's Home Care Iv
675 High Glen Dr, San Jose, CA 95133
"Lorrie's Home Care IV is located in San Jose, CA. This quiet neighborhood is just minutes away from attractions such as Penitencia Creek Par..."
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St Anne's Home For Elderly
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 conne..."
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Gateway Center of Monterey
850 CONGRESS AVENUE, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Camphill Communities California
3920 Fairway Drive, Soquel, CA 95073
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READ MOREMonte Farley Manor Iv
816 Tamarack Lane, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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A Home at Shaw
1545 Shaw Drive, San Jose, CA 95118
"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
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Evonne'S Residential Care Home #1
2719 Penitencia Creek Rd., San Jose, CA 95132
"Evonne's Residential Care Home, located in San Jose, California, offers a supportive environment for seniors who require assisted living or ..."
READ MOREHmc Of Campbell
531 North Central Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORESanto Nino Residential Care Home #2
91 Clayton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110
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2495 Dashwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121
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300 South 22Nd Street, San Jose, CA 95116
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1160 Regia Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
"Wisteria Home is tucked away in the community of Sunnyvale, CA, in the Silicon Valley region. The town is temperate year-round, and close to..."
READ MORERillera'S Guest Home 2
115 Gera Court, Watsonville, CA 95076
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORERillera'S Guest Home
40 Fletcher Court, Watsonville, CA 95076
"Rillera Guest Home #1 is located in Watsonville, California, and offers specialized care types including residential care and hospice care. ..."
READ MOREStella Mar Care Home
3291 Sylvan Drive, San Jose, CA 95148
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1320 Ridgewood Drive, San Jose, CA 95118
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READ MOREFlintcrest House Ii
3094 Stevens Lane, San Jose, CA 95148
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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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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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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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, CA and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Santa Cruz
On average, assisted living communities in Santa Cruz charge $5,550 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Santa Cruz
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Santa Cruz, CA
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
Free Assisted Living Resources in Santa Cruz
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Santa Cruz
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.
