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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Precious Moments Home #3 in San Jose, California is a wonderful assisted living facility that serves their patients well. The residents are loved and cared for by a talented and caring staff. The staff member are trained and educated, providing a wonderful experience for the people that live...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are located in the quite, safe and beautiful Willow Glen/Dry Creek neighborhood. We provide a pleasant and homelike atmosphere and loving and personalized care and assistance to our residents. Our professional staff is dedicated to caring for residents in pursuing their happiness and...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Precious Moments Home #2 is a comfortable six bed cottage located in sunny San Jose, California. With the weather warm nearly year-round we pride ourselves in being able to keep spirits up with numerous activities and events on a day to day basis. We also strive to provide the best care possible...
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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.
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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A wonderful community that took excellent care for my mom. She was happy there. The staff was outstanding in all areas. Wonderful meals with a good variety. She was happy with how clean her room was and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bon Homie III Lena is an assisted living facility located at 2795 Lena Drive, San Jose, Ca. Bon Homie is assisted living which specializes in providing a safe and healthy environment for family members who suffer Alzheimer's or Memory Deficit. The large ranch style home is located on a quiet...
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Cost of assisted living in Wildwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wildwood is $5,222 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $4,719 per month.

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

Wildwood, CA
$5,222/mo
$5,099/mo

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

Wildwood, CA
$5,222/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,222/mo
$6,685/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,779/mo
Private
$7,500/mo
Studio
$7,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,428/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,308/mo

Senior living costs in Wildwood 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: Wildwood, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWildwood, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,222/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,685/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,818/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wildwood, CA:$5,222/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wildwood, CA:$6,685/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wildwood, CA:$5,818/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wildwood, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wildwood 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
Wildwood, CA$6,424/mo$6,651/mo-3.4%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wildwood, CA
2024 average cost:$6,424/mo
2023 average cost:$6,651/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wildwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wildwood

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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Wildwood review score based on 40 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 33 Wildwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wildwood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Wildwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Wildwood, CA33 facilities
8.0
Scotts Valley, CA396 facilities
8.2
Saratoga, CA81 facilities

Review subcategories for Wildwood assisted living

When assisted living 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 40 reviews of 33 Wildwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wildwood resident and family assisted living 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.
Wildwood, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
4.1
Friendliness
3.2
4.1
Care services
2.9
3.8
Staff
3.1
4.0
Meals & dining
2.8
3.6
Activities
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Wildwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wildwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wildwood 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 Wildwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wildwood 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 Wildwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wildwood 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 Wildwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wildwood 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 Wildwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wildwood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wildwood

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 Wildwood protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, Brookdale Scotts Valley and Cedar Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wildwood, California. See full list of communities.
There are 47 assisted living facilities near Wildwood, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wildwood, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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