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Assisted Living Communities in Santa Cruz, California
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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Carranza 2 A.R.F.
4339 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95129
"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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Hmc 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 MOREMystic Oaks
163 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Soquel Leisure Villa
4101 Fairway Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
"Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is a non-medical assisted living facility that offers a program of services that fill the gap between independent..."
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CLOSED - Somerset Senior Living
1050 Saint Elizabeth Drive, San Jose, CA 95126
"Somerset Senior Living is a beautiful new family owned care management assisted living for senior located in a quiet Willow Glen neighborhoo..."
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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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Bonnevie Residence And Care
555A Mc Laughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREPriscilla's Residential Care Iii
673 N Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128
"Priscilla's Residential Care III is located in the center of Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA. Local amenities surround the facility, giving s..."
READ MOREFlorence Residential Care Home #2
135 North 8Th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
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Esther's Residential Care Home
1224 Bent Drive, Campbell, CA 95008
"We are located in the quite, safe and beautiful Willow Glen/Dry Creek neighborhood. We provide a pleasant and homelike atmosphere and loving..."
READ MORECLOSED - Crestwood Residential Care Home
94 HERNANDEZ AVENUE, Los Gatos, CA 95030
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORELifeshare Care Home Iii
2795 George Blauer Place, San Jose, CA 95135
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREBlossoms Elder Care
5932 Mabie Court, San Jose, CA 95123
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREGarden Hill Care Home
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 b..."
READ MOREGolden Hills Care Home
2845 Westbranch Drive, San Jose, CA 95148
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORESt. Mary'S Residential Care Home Ii
1265 Socorro Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
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READ MOREMadison House
327 El Portal Way, San Jose, CA 95119
"Madison House is located close to U.S. Route 101 in the suburban city of San Jose, which sits at the southern end of San Francisco Bay. Just..."
READ MORESunflower Care Home
631 Torrington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
"Sunflower Care Home is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sunnyvale, CA, just outside San Jose in Silicon Valley. The city is..."
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Blue Hammock Care Home
99 Airport Blvd. Suite B, Freedom, CA 95019
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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...
Provider response
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
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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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Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this detailed review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
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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.
