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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

Paradise Villa

2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 10902

Paradise Villa

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Paradise Villa in Santa Cruz, California is a unique, homelike community with four levels of care, ranging…

4.29

The Maple House II

The Maple House II

2000 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA 10902

The Maple House II

Assisted Living
Hospice

The Maple House II and its sister center, Maple House I, are quality assisted living facilities that…

4.27

Brookdale Scotts Valley

Brookdale Scotts Valley

100 Lockwood Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 10907

Brookdale Scotts Valley

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Located just a short drive north of Santa Cruz, Brookdale Scotts Valley offers assisted living and independent…

4.11

Terraces of Los Gatos

Terraces of Los Gatos

800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 8437

Terraces of Los Gatos

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

The Terraces of Los Gatos is a community full of vibrant residents and caregivers, offering an enriching…

4.43

Aegis Living Aptos

Aegis Living Aptos

125 Heather Ter., Aptos, CA 95003

Aegis Living Aptos

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Aegis Living Aptos offers assisted living, memory care and respite services to the Aptos area. The community…

4.26

Montecito Manor

Montecito Manor

311 Montecito Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076

Montecito Manor

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice

Situated on a little over two acres near the Monterey Bay coast in Pajaro Valley, Montecito Manor…

4.36

De Un Amor

De Un Amor

460 Eureka Canyon Road, Watsonville, CA 10917

De Un Amor

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice

De Un Amor is situated along Corralitos Creek and is close to Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center…

4.25

Atria Willow Glen

Atria Willow Glen

1660 Gaton Dr., San Jose, CA 95125

Atria Willow Glen

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Atria Willow Glen is a resort-like senior living community that encourages active engagement and offers a wide…

4.33

Atria Sunnyvale

Atria Sunnyvale

175 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Atria Sunnyvale

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Just 15 minutes from the heart of San Jose, Atria Sunnyvale offers assisted living, independent living and…

4.31

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.

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.