In Scotts Valley, assisted living residents pay approximately $5,550 per month for services, making it a relatively cost-effective senior care solution compared to local alternatives. For example, seniors who get private personal care services in their own homes pay about $1,314 more per month for in-home care, and those who require basic skilled nursing services at home, such as medication administration or disease management, pay around $7,007 for home health care. Additionally, nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock medical monitoring and support, along with personal care and meals, charge about $3,800 more per month than assisted living facilities.