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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Cruz, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Santa Cruz, A Place for Mom can help. With 147 memory care facilities in Santa Cruz, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Santa Cruz incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Santa Cruz memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Santa Cruz, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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I'm very happy with the Commons. Mom is happy. The food is good, location is fair. The staff are great. It's a wonderful place. It is very expensive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...
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The staff, the food, the community are top notch. Aegis Fremont is the leaders in memory care. My parents are so happy living there and I have such piece of mind from the company's top down leadership. So...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the beautiful tri-city valley, Aegis of Fremont is a new, luxuriously appointed assisted living community. Our building is designed on a smaller scale so it is more homelike and promotes socializing between staff and residents. With such amenities as aromatherapy, massage, a full...
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My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Staff very attentive, very helpful. Also, very nice. I would definitely recommend them - they are Very compassionate, caring and very helpful when you need something. Also, help you when your loved one is...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Willow Creek specializes in long term care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.HistoryEstablished in 2006.As one opens the gate into Willow Creek’s enclosed patio scented with pear trees, a spacious community comes to life.Wide hallways and outdoor walking paths make...
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The administrators are so caring and go out of their way. When you call them, they always know the answers to what care has been given. They are all so caring and loving there. I wish I had placed my dad...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oak Creek is nestled in a hillside setting bordered by beautiful trees and lush greenery.Admiring the aviary, smelling the herbal garden, and appreciating the colors of the raised flowerbeds all enhance our residents’ experience wandering around the secured grounds. The large flat patio has...
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I think Cadence has been a healthy clean environment that has disappointed me occasionally when they failed to show up in time for my dad. The food is bland and while it looks good on the menu and the plate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cadence Millbrae is ideally located across the street from Green Hills park and just 5 blocks from downtown Millbrae. Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation, Cadence Living is transforming this majestic Spanish Colonial beauty into one of the most desirable lifestyle communities in all...
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My mom moved to Ivy Park a couple of months ago and so far, we've had a wonderful experience. The staff have been very kind, caring, and responsive. The facilities are very nice and well maintained. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About Sunrise of Palo AltoCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Palo Alto, CA.Near Stanford hospitals and clinics, as well as Palo Alto Medical Foundation.Easy access to Stanford University, theatres, and Palo Alto Art Center; walking distance to shopping and dining on...
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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Photo of Saratoga Retirement Community Cal Villa Assisted Living
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My Mom and Dad chose this place for themselves. They have been at this facility for 14 years. It has been a wonderful place for both of them. My dad passes away in 2008 and my mom has since moved into...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are located just miles from the Saratoga Village and Downtown Los Gatos. Our home city, downtown Saratoga features a year-round farmers’ market, and the Hakone Gardens, located just minutes from our campus, hosts one of the most authentic Japanese-style gardens in North America. Our Assisted...
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My loved one seems to like the food. They are very good at taking ownership of everything, and they have the right people in place to handle any situations. They could be more, consistent with communication...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Our newest community in the Bay Area will offer the unique balance of innovative, research-based programming, best-in-class care and resident-centered living that Belmont...
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I'm a physician and my sister is a nurse, so we have incredibly high standards when it came to a memory care facility for our elderly mother with dementia. After one tour, we were amazed at how friendly,...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
One of the great things about Palm Villas is that it offers 24 hour controlled access. This helps to ensure the safety of your loved one. Along with that, there is a fire sprinkler system, and this is also a fully fenced and gated facility to ensure the safety of all residents. There is also a 24...
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From the parts of the community we did get to see it was clean, and the activities were still pretty limited with the restrictions. We priced quite a few other communities and for what we had to pay it was a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Princess Lodge is a private assisted living facility that has created a home like environment for residents. Located in beautiful Campbell. California. Princess Lodge is a non-medical assisted living area. You will not find any medical personnel on staff, however, you will find a gathering...
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We have been really pleased with Westgate. My mother- in-law has lived there for 2 months. She refused to move out of her house until a medical emergency forced the issue. When she moved, she asked for...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Westgate Villa is an assisted living community providing memory care in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Our magnificent community is located proximally to the Silicon Valley looking on the mountain view of Hamilton. San Jose city is perfect for relaxation and family getaways. With the...
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My experience has been positive as they are very open. Have beautiful grounds. Large studios in relation to vast majority I visited. Staffing ratio is better than any of places I visited. Head staff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lincoln Glen Manor provides an assisted living community for seniors who are looking to be a part of all that San Jose, Santa Clara County, California has to offer. This community offers the memory care that seniors need along with a great location. The beautiful city of San Jose provides...
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My mom is really liking her new home. She likes to play bingo and even won a game recently and called to tell me. The community is a very nice and clean place and it is close to my home. Overall, we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Resident’s View: by Hettie Lou DowningI became a “take charge” person the year I turned 10 and my mother’s delicate health dictated that I become her substitute. I left home at age 16 to attend the university and became self-supporting. The lessons I learned from “take charge” employment were...
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First, the facility is great. Small, only around 50 residents (not full yet) on 2 floors. Well appointed. Bright colors. Extra wide hallways. Beautiful outdoor patio on the 2nd floor. Residents can go in on...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas, an upscale memory care facility for seniors in the sunny San Jose, California. This care community uses a holistic approach to caring for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Through individualized, Montessori-based...
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I visited 12 different assisted living living communities. Oakmont of Silver Creek was clearly the best one. My mother is very happy there and she is difficult to impress. I would recommend Oakmont to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I am so happy with Valley Pines. My dad has been here for 3 months. He tells me the food is great. He has a lot of room and is happy to have his own bathroom. The place is exceptionally clean. The...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It's convenient for most people I would say. It's in a good location. The grounds around it are very pretty. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking. My friend seems to being doing quite well there.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Del Monte Assisted Residential CareDel Monte Assisted Residential Care is located in Pacific Grove "Butterfly Town," California, U.S.A. Pacific Grove is famous for being on the route of one of the largest annual monarch butterfly migrations. When you wish to leave the residences you can take...
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Sonia is very patient, helpful, kind, and caring. She was very helpful during my mother's stay there. My mother is no longer at the villa. She developed pneumonia which she did not have prior to entering...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Anjelica's Villa Assisted Residential Care Home is located in Seaside, California just east of Laguna Grande Regional Park. Our beautifully landscaped and gated grounds invite a pleasant and intimate home environment. Newly decorated and furnished private rooms offer comfort and privacy, while...
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Moving my mom to The Park Lane was a huge decision for all of us, and so far so good! Mom is 85, healthy and independent. She has been welcomed into the community and is happy in her new surroundings. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Park Lane, your days belong entirely to you. Spend time exploring the many Monterey Peninsula attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, the scenic Seventeen Mile Drive, Carmel art galleries or the vineyards of Carmel Valley. Enjoy gof at some of the most prestigious and...
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The staff is absolutely amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. That includes ALL staff; administration, housekeeping, dining room and support staff. We have not met one cross or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Santa Cruz, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz is $6,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sand City, CA with an average of $4,594 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Cruz, CA
$6,135/mo
$6,139/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Cruz, CA
$6,135/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,135/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,809/mo
Studio
$10,627/mo
1 Bedroom
$11,232/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,095/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Cruz vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Santa Cruz, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Cruz, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,135/mo$5,269/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$4,974/mo$4,369/mo$4,559/mo
Independent Living$5,378/mo$4,504/mo$4,019/mo
Memory Care
Santa Cruz, CA:$6,135/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$4,974/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Independent Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$5,378/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Cruz and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Santa Cruz, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Cruz have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Cruz, CA$8,220/mo$7,775/mo+5.7%
California$6,703/mo$6,407/mo+4.6%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Santa Cruz, CA
2024 average cost:$8,220/mo
2023 average cost:$7,775/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,703/mo
2023 average cost:$6,407/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Cruz

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Cruz

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame

5.0
Safe! I have enjoyed living here since day one. Atria Burlingame was recoommended to me and I have been happy with moving here since! The staff is kind. The food is good. They were even able to accomodate me with a new apartment because I felt like my first apartment's window was too close to ...
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Oak Creek in Castro Valley, CA

4.5
They really care about their residents. Many employees have worked there for decades. They are very caring and attend to specific needs of their residents. You do need to stay on top of them about certain hygiene issues. They do not raise rates based on care levels and include so many items in ...
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Santa Cruz review score based on 552 family reviews

8.1
Review score147 facilities552 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 552 reviews of 147 Santa Cruz memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Cruz review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Santa Cruz review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Santa Cruz, CA147 facilities
8.1
Pleasure Point, CA172 facilities
8.1
Capitola, CA185 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Cruz memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 552 reviews of 147 Santa Cruz memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Cruz resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Santa Cruz, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Santa Cruz memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Santa Cruz memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Santa Cruz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Cruz memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Santa Cruz Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Cruz memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Cruz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Cruz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Santa Cruz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Cruz

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Santa Cruz protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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