The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz County, CA for 2024

"I had been to Plum Tree Care Center twice, and I asked to go back for the second time because I liked it so much. It's a wonderful experience. The help there is wonderful. The nurses, the nurse's aides, and the management people are very caring and t..."

"My mother is in Vista Manor. She's been there for almost a month now, and this is her second visit. I love that facility. If you're looking for a rehab center, or just checking out the hospital and recuperating, that is the center I would definitely ..."

"I liked Sunny View Retirement Community. It has been there since 1964. It has a vibrant culture, it looked nice, and had a homey feel to it. They have an active building program, so they always seem to be adding and improving their facilities. I also..."

"The Villa Siena had a really nice energy about it, even as soon as mom walked in the door. They are a Catholic-based home, so they do have an on-site chapel. They have church services, mass services, and daily prayer services in the afternoon. So as ..."

"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..."

"My dad is in Pacific Hills Manor. It's fine. I just think it's a little bit too strict. They're still not allowing any visitors, and they say it's the protocol; however I just visited the place yesterday because I had a mask on, was fully vaccinated,..."

"I went to the facility. I have eaten there more than four times. The plus is that you can walk downtown Pacific Grove in a few minutes. That's wonderful. They have for people who have independent living, they have apartments, their whole wall is glas..."

"My wife moved to Westwood Post-Acute. The care is excellent 24 hours a day. They're attending to her and taking care of her needs. It is quite large. The rooms are clean. The layout is very easy to get around. They have a large patio area that is ver..."

"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..."

"This facility is truly serving the residents with the best care, personal dignity and protection of resident rights through outstanding medical care and understanding of the person as a “whole person” in need of advocacy when suffering through declin..."

"My mother was at this facility for over seven years. She had her own apartment. When her health went bad she moved to the extended care facility. In the end she moved to the dementia area. She passed away at 96. The staff over that period were e..."

"Katherine Healthcare has provided highly skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and post-acute care services to both my 90-year-old brother and currently myself. Having much experience with larger local facilities, Katherine treats their patients ..."

"The rooms, the apartments, and the food are mediocre at Greenhills Manor. There isn't much of a dining room; there's just an area where my mother and the patients eat, and they do have TVs there where they watch movies. They bring them down about an ..."

"Ave Maria (St Francis Care Center) was recommended by several people. My mom has been a devout Catholic all her life and the fact that they have a chapel there and a mass everyday and that was very important, that is why we chose this place for her. ..."

"My father has moved into Windsor Skyline Care Center. The care is very good, and there is plenty of help throughout. Everybody helps everybody there. He likes the food; it's very good. The rooms are small: 2-bed, 2-room. Visiting hours are really fle..."

"My dad moved into assisted living at Canterbury Woods - Pacific Grove. It looks very nice. He knows several people who currently live there and he's able to work out a deal where his current home health aide can continue to be his aide there. The din..."

"I had the privilege of having my mother stay at the nursing care home for a two-week period, and the experience was nothing short of remarkable. The facility exuded a sense of comfort and professionalism from the moment we arrived. Kumar, an employ..."

"A very friendly, loving and comforting place. My mom spent over a year in the care of the dedicated personnel. Everyone from the cleaning crew, CNA's, nurses, therapists, dietary staff, and entertainment staff were friendly and great at their jobs..."

"My mother is in Windsor. It is excellent and clean and has a very caring staff. It's a very good place. The meals are fine; they have three meals a day plus snacks that are customized depending on the patient's needs. They have great activities for t..."

"My mother was admitted to The Ridge February 8, 2015. She was transferred there to recuperate and to recover from a brain surgery that was due on a fall on her head. Also, she has wounds and ulcer on her heels that need ongoing medical care. She ..."