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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Santa Cruz area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Santa Cruz, CA Facilities

Loma Clara Senior Living
Loma Clara Senior Living

16515 Butterfield Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Loma Clara Senior Living
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Our facility offers both Independent and Assisted Living. Our Independent community features studios, one bedroom and two…

4.5

Average of 12 reviews

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Belmont Village Los Gatos
Belmont Village Los Gatos

5121 Union Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124

Belmont Village Los Gatos
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
OPENING EARLY 2022! Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Assisted Living…

4.25

Average of 4 reviews

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Valora at Campbell
Valora at Campbell

2375 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Valora at Campbell
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
Valora at Campbell is located at 2375 S. Bascom Avenue in Campbell, CA 95008, offering assisted living, memory…

0

Average of 0 reviews

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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

1335 Byron Dr, Salinas, CA 93901

Madonna Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Welcome to Madonna Manor! We are a very unique community that has been in Salinas as the…

4.33

Average of 12 reviews

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Brookdale San Jose
Brookdale San Jose

1009 Blossom River Way, San Jose, CA 95123

Brookdale San Jose
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Brookdale San Jose provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community…

4.38

Average of 52 reviews

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Villa Fontana Retirement Community
Villa Fontana Retirement Community

5555 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA 95129

Villa Fontana Retirement Community
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Villa Fontana combines the independence desired with the daily assistance needed to continue a rewarding lifestyle. Accommodations:…

4.22

Average of 9 reviews

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Brookdale Scotts Valley
Brookdale Scotts Valley

100 Lockewood Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Brookdale Scotts Valley
  • Assisted Living
Brookdale Scotts Valley provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with…

4.1

Average of 46 reviews

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Ivy Park at Monterey
Ivy Park at Monterey

1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA 93940

Ivy Park at Monterey
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Ivy Park at Monterey is a vibrant senior living community tucked away in the historic Monterey County.…

4.88

Average of 9 reviews

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Sunrise of Sunnyvale
Sunrise of Sunnyvale

633 S. Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Sunrise of Sunnyvale
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, Sunrise Senior Living takes a holistic approach to senior care.…

4.03

Average of 31 reviews

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Atria Sunnyvale
Atria Sunnyvale

175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Atria Sunnyvale
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown…

4.43

Average of 39 reviews

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Atria Willow Glen
Atria Willow Glen

1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125

Atria Willow Glen
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Atria Willow Glen provides all the comforts of home in a resort-like community. Invite family and friends…

4.49

Average of 51 reviews

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Westmont of Morgan Hill
Westmont of Morgan Hill

1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Westmont of Morgan Hill
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Inspired living with styleSituated in the broad, scenic valley between the Mount Hamilton range and the Santa…

3.97

Average of 38 reviews

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Carlton Senior Living San Jose
Carlton Senior Living San Jose

380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136

Carlton Senior Living San Jose
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Located next to the beautiful Martial Cottle Park, our community offers easy access to SR-87 and US-101.…

4.3

Average of 26 reviews

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Palm Villas of Campbell
Palm Villas of Campbell

3333 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95008

Palm Villas of Campbell
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Palm Villas specializes in caring for those with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy-Body, or other…

4.33

Average of 6 reviews

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Vista Harden Ranch
Vista Harden Ranch

290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906

Vista Harden Ranch
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
We offer a home-like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day.…

4.59

Average of 5 reviews

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Oakmont of San Jose
Oakmont of San Jose

917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128

Oakmont of San Jose
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Oakmont of San Jose is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views,…

4.33

Average of 30 reviews

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Twin Lakes Manor
Twin Lakes Manor

777 Volz Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Twin Lakes Manor
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
Twin Lakes Manor, located in the scenic city of Santa Cruz, CA, specializes in providing memory care…

3.66

Average of 3 reviews

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The Maple House II
The Maple House II

2000 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Maple House II
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
The Maple House staff are proud of our reputation of providing high quality services to residents. Our…

0

Average of 0 reviews

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The Maple House
The Maple House

410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Maple House
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living
The Maple House staff is proud of our reputation of providing high-quality services to residents. Our mission…

0

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Paradise Villa
Paradise Villa

2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Paradise Villa
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Paradise Villa is a unique medium -sized community. Its one-of-a-kind design allows us to capture the nice…

3.75

Average of 8 reviews

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In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Santa Cruz area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 51 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 9 hours researching assisted living communities in Santa Cruz
  • Read more than 100 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 9 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Santa Cruz is $6,800, which is considerably higher than the state average of $5,000 and the national average of $4,051.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Santa Cruz, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 51 communities in the Santa Cruz area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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