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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boulder Creek, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Boulder Creek nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Boulder Creek, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Boulder Creek or another care type is right for you. Browse 57 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Boulder Creek.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Seabright, Winchester North and West San Carlos / Burbank.
You may also consider nearby communities such as La Honda, Dearborn Park and Brookdale.

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zipAverageCost: $6,637

Nursing Homes Facilities near Boulder Creek, CA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Boulder Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Boulder Creek is $6,637 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,652 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. nearby cities

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,637/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. state and national averages

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,637/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,708/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,637/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,779/mo
Studio
$7,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,419/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,308/mo

Senior living costs in Boulder Creek vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Boulder Creek, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder Creek, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,637/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,223/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,708/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,817/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,637/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$5,223/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,708/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$5,817/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Boulder Creek 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Boulder Creek, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek 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
Boulder Creek, CA$6,583/mo$6,827/mo-3.6%
California$5,886/mo$5,583/mo+5.4%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Boulder Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$6,583/mo
2023 average cost:$6,827/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,886/mo
2023 average cost:$5,583/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Boulder Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boulder Creek

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 .

Merrill Gardens at Campbell

4.6
When it comes to the activities - my understanding is that they do not have an activities director, and it shows. For over two months now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and we actual have a friend moving their loved one into ...
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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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Boulder Creek nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Boulder Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boulder Creek nursing homes

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 Boulder Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder Creek nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Boulder Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Boulder Creek nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Boulder Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder Creek nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Boulder Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, Brookdale Scotts Valley and Westwind Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See full list of communities.
There are 57 nursing homes facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See the full list.
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