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The location is excellent, close to large shopping centers, but very quiet. The grounds are lovely and the apartments are very nice. The staff are wonderful - caring and helpful. The food is really good, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Fewer Chores, More FunDo you want to experience a retirement rich in exciting events, activities and programs and free from the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work? If that sounds like something you want for your life, we have good news. Your dream retirement...
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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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Cedar Creek The facility only serves those with dementia / altimeters l.the staff all have many years experience working with patients with dementia and know how to manage them and are very caring and loving
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.
Cedar Creek is particularly well-suited to mobile, active, social residents. However we pride ourselves on providing care to our residents throughout their journey. Our one-of a kind activity program helps our residents stay engaged in the day at any stage of their process, boasting several...
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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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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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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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Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of 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.
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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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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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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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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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 Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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I like the small care facility. My husband gets along better with fewer people. The meals that I have seen are great and he is eating much better. The staff and care seem very good. The only problem has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
BonHomie Group is a family-owned business that has been operating for 30 years, with 8 care homes in San Jose and Saratoga. All of the care homes have Administrators who are certified by Community Care Licensing; have taken extensive continuing education classes and passed the government test...

Cost of assisted living in Glenwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Glenwood is $5,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,438 per month.

Assisted living costs in Glenwood, CA, vs. nearby cities

Glenwood, CA
$5,080/mo
$5,061/mo

Assisted living costs in Glenwood, CA, vs. state and national averages

Glenwood, CA
$5,080/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Glenwood, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,080/mo
$6,066/mo

Assisted living costs in Glenwood, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,900/mo
Studio
$9,612/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,035/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,465/mo

Senior living costs in Glenwood 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: Glenwood, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlenwood, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,080/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,066/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,675/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Glenwood, CA:$5,080/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Glenwood, CA:$6,066/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Glenwood, CA:$5,675/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Glenwood, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Glenwood 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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Assisted living cost trends in Glenwood, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Glenwood 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
Glenwood, CA$5,692/mo$5,438/mo+4.7%
California$5,432/mo$5,145/mo+5.6%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Glenwood, CA
2024 average cost:$5,692/mo
2023 average cost:$5,438/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,432/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Glenwood, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Glenwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Glenwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Glenwood

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 .

Bon Homie III Lena in San Jose, CA

4.1
The staff at Bon Homie is very nice. The facility is nicer than some others I've seen, but I kind of wish it was a little more for the money we're paying.

Palo Alto Commons

4.9
My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went smoothly. The food is excellent. Communication with the family could be better, but is by no ...
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Glenwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenwood, 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 Glenwood assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Glenwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Glenwood assisted living

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 Glenwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Glenwood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glenwood assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Glenwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenwood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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36%
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Availability of select dining options in Glenwood assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Glenwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glenwood assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Glenwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenwood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Glenwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Glenwood protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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