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Memory care in Boulder Creek offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Boulder Creek is about $6,842 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 203 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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...
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.
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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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Cost of memory care in Boulder Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Boulder Creek is $6,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,890 per month.

Memory care costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. nearby cities

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,842/mo

Memory care costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. state and national averages

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,842/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,842/mo

Memory care costs in Boulder Creek, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,020/mo
Studio
$8,153/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,655/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,930/mo

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

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Boulder Creek, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder Creek, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,842/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,401/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,091/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,842/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$5,401/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,091/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Boulder Creek, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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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Memory care cost trends in Boulder Creek, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boulder Creek, CA$8,793/mo$8,145/mo+8.0%
California$5,920/mo$5,900/mo+0.3%
National$5,713/mo$5,646/mo+1.2%
Boulder Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$8,793/mo
2023 average cost:$8,145/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,920/mo
2023 average cost:$5,900/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,713/mo
2023 average cost:$5,646/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Boulder Creek

Recent reviews for memory care 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 .

Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park

5.0
Meadow Gardens is a gem: quiet, sunny, nice grounds & patio. The staff is very friendly. I can't speak to the meals or activities as my conservatee has become so disinterested in the world. Value for cost 5 plus. Overall experience, cleanliness, and quality of care gets a 5 star plus. Only ...
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Ivy Park at Palo Alto

4.9
I have been very pleased with my grandmothers transition into this community. [Removed] and [Removed] where very helpful with the move in process and made sure we got settled okay. I like that it is a smaller facility and she has really seemed to make some friends while she has been there. They ...
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Boulder Creek review score based on 40 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 30 Boulder Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Boulder Creek 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

Boulder Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Boulder Creek, CA30 facilities
8.7
Scotts Valley, CA16 facilities
8.3
Monte Sereno, CA49 facilities

Review subcategories for Boulder Creek 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 40 reviews of 30 Boulder Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Boulder Creek 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.
Boulder Creek, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.3
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.9
Staff
3.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
2.7
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.8
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Boulder Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder Creek memory care 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 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 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
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Boulder Creek

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 Boulder Creek protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community and Brookdale Scotts Valley are the top-rated memory care facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Boulder Creek, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Boulder Creek, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Boulder Creek, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Boulder Creek, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Boulder Creek, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Boulder Creek, California is $6,842. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Boulder Creek, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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