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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scotts Valley, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley or another care type is right for you. Browse 336 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Scotts Valley.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Unincorporated - East, Morgan Hill - Eastern and Morgan Hill - Western.
You may also consider nearby communities such as La Honda, Dearborn Park and Brookdale.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scotts Valley, CA

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Photo of Jones Rest Home
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.
Photo of Care Plus
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.
Photo of Waters Edge Lodge
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Scotts Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Scotts Valley is $6,099 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,652 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Scotts Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Scotts Valley, CA
$6,099/mo
$6,117/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scotts Valley, CA, vs. state and national averages

Scotts Valley, CA
$6,099/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scotts Valley, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,115/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,099/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scotts Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,286/mo
Studio
$7,203/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,227/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,344/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Scotts Valley 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: Scotts Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScotts Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,099/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,896/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,115/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,421/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Scotts Valley, CA:$6,099/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Scotts Valley, CA:$4,896/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Scotts Valley, CA:$6,115/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Scotts Valley, CA:$5,421/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scotts Valley, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Scotts Valley 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.

Scotts Valley, CACA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Scotts Valley, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scotts Valley 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
Scotts Valley, CA$7,219/mo$6,949/mo+3.9%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Scotts Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$7,219/mo
2023 average cost:$6,949/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/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 Scotts Valley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scotts Valley

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 .

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

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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Scotts Valley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotts Valley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scotts Valley, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scotts Valley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scotts Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scotts Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scotts Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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