Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Cruz County, CA below include 62 memory care communities with 891... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. reviews. On average in Santa Cruz County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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2115 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008
4.5
(23 reviews)
"My mother used to be a resident of Merrill Gardens. It was an excellent place, but it was more expensive than other places. It's a brand-new facility, just four years old, but they have a well-established system. She was very happy there, and she had..."
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290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
4.4
(25 reviews)
"We toured Vista Harden Ranch which I love, and may transfer my husband there. There's not a whole lot of difference in fee. I just got a much better feeling of a high overhead mounted shower. Vista Harden Ranch is very, very spacious, with high ceili..."
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2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
4.4
(10 reviews)
"My mother has been in Lincoln Glen Manor. She likes it. I think all these places are way too expensive, but it's a nice building and the people are very nice. They have all their meals provided. They have different workout routines and games. There a..."
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200 Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA 93940
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My brother is currently in Merrill Gardens at Monterey. I have found them to be very responsive. It's a very uplifting atmosphere. They have lots of activities. The facility has amazingly 12-hour restaurant-style dining. So, they can go downstairs an..."
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14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
4.2
(16 reviews)
"I went to visit my mom's friend in Saratoga Retirement Community. She was there for rehab. It was absolutely outstanding. I would give it a 10. My mom going in said, I would go there. My mom felt that it was beautiful. What stood out were the grounds..."
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1501 Skyline Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
4.2
(13 reviews)
"Bonjour! We have been so happy with our stay at Cypress Ridge thus far. It is hard enough to need medical care during these trying times, but they have gone above and beyond to make the stay remarkable. We especially appreciate the visitation offered..."
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966 Carmelo Street, Monterey, CA 93940
4.1
(8 reviews)
"Carmelo Park is pretty large, and they have a lot of clients. It seemed nice, and they gave me an excellent tour. The person there was very accommodating and gave me a very good tour. It's a good location and inside was very good, and they have a lit..."
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1420 Curci Drive, San Jose, CA 95126
4.1
(34 reviews)
"We went with Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen for my mom. So far, they have been great. They've been very accommodating. It was more my mom and what she liked, and she was quite happy with it, like the aesthetics, the cleanliness, the friendly demeanor..."
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7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
4.0
(36 reviews)
"My mother is on a waitlist with the Merrill Gardens at Gilroy. They're an awesome place. So the first thing that impressed me about the tour was the representative, her name is Lisa. I have a friend whose mom is at Merrill Gardens and he recommended ..."
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673 Jennings Drive, San Jose, CA 95111
4.0
(1 reviews)
"JNJJ Care Home is an older residential community. The lady there gave me a nice tour, and she's very polite. They have a nice backyard with some fruit trees and a shed. They have a small kitchen, and the room they showed me was small but neat and nic..."
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410 Fieldcrest Drive, San Jose, CA 95123
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband is now at Harvy's Home Care. Their rooms are very nice. The bathroom facilities are all compliant for people with disabilities. They have activities and they try to provide some music and entertainment throughout the week. There are some r..."
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15245 National Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife has been a resident for one year. They take very good care of her. The only thing she doesn't like is bowling. She does the arts and crafts, and I take her outside once,or twice a week,. She loves bingo, because she won $100 one time, and ex..."
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1025 Carson Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
3.7
(6 reviews)
"We have my mom at Sunnyside Gardens. It's been great. Every Tuesday and Thursday, John comes and plays and they call it a dance party. People are in wheelchairs, but he dances with them. They play trivia and do exercises every morning, which my mom p..."
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1949 GRANT ROAD, Mountain View, CA 94040
2.3
(6 reviews)
"My mother went to Grant Cuesta Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center after the hospital. It's literally a rehab facility. The staff is wonderful, they're great people, and they seemed really interested in caring for the patients...."
READ MORE86 Cashew Blossom Dr, 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..."
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2035 Baldwin Ct., Seaside, CA 93955
"We strive to provide professional and loving care within a comfortable home environment. Specifically, we cater to those who suffer from mem..."
READ MORE3664 Brigadoon Way, San Jose, CA 95121
"Kingdom Hearts Care Home is located in the charming and sunny city of San Jose, CA. Residents have access to walking trails in the adjacent ..."
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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 ..."
READ MORE5359 Birch Grove Dr, 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..."
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262 Lakemuir Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
"We are committed to providing residents with the finest in daily living and personal care to enjoy the highest quality of life in a home-lik..."
READ MORESanta Cruz County is a mix of mountains and beaches on California's mid-coastal region, just south of the San Francisco Peninsula. The county is home to 276,000 people, 15.6 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and over, some living with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or another form of dementia.
For those seniors whose condition requires full-time supervision and daily care, Santa Cruz has three memory care facilities where trained staff provide room and board, assistance with activities of daily living and the physical or mental therapy prescribed by a doctor. Memory care, assisted living and skilled nursing care facilities are all licensed to operate by the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing program, which inspects properties to ensure quality of care.
Memory Care costs in Santa Cruz County start around $6,558 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
San Francisco County
$7,964
San Mateo County
$7,742
Santa Clara County
$7,697
Alameda County
$7,021
Santa Cruz County
$6,558
Contra Costa County
$6,519
US
$5,694
Monterey County
$4,835
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Santa Cruz County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Santa Cruz County, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Santa Cruz County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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Michelle
1.0
Review of Aegis of Aptos
As a neighbor residing in the development behind Aegis, I must caution against considering this place for loved ones. While the facilities are pleasant, there are serious concerns about the staff's...
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Joyce
5.0
Review of Westwind Memory Care
I toured Westwind Memory Care. They had a lot of activities. There was a lot going on that was interesting for the people. Like they had flower arranging going on, and people were flower arranging,...
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Rory
5.0
Review of Westwind Memory Care
My mom moved into Westwind Memory Care. We chose it because it just seemed like it had the right kind of environment and a smaller amount of people that live there together. One of the things we...
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