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Memory care in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz is about $7,248 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 158 communities, read 3214 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Los Gatos and Morgan Hill.

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It's convenient for most people I would say. It's in a good location. The grounds around it are very pretty. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking. My friend seems to being doing quite well there.
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 Del Monte Assisted Residential CareDel Monte Assisted Residential Care is located in Pacific Grove "Butterfly Town," California, U.S.A. Pacific Grove is famous for being on the route of one of the largest annual monarch butterfly migrations. When you wish to leave the residences you can take...
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Sonia is very patient, helpful, kind, and caring. She was very helpful during my mother's stay there. My mother is no longer at the villa. She developed pneumonia which she did not have prior to entering...
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.
Anjelica's Villa Assisted Residential Care Home is located in Seaside, California just east of Laguna Grande Regional Park. Our beautifully landscaped and gated grounds invite a pleasant and intimate home environment. Newly decorated and furnished private rooms offer comfort and privacy, while...
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Park Lane is VERY convenient if you're still driving, to many different resources in Monterey. If you are not driving they provide chauffeurs to many different shopping areas. The BEST is I met a woman and...
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.
At The Park Lane, your days belong entirely to you. Spend time exploring the many Monterey Peninsula attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, the scenic Seventeen Mile Drive, Carmel art galleries or the vineyards of Carmel Valley. Enjoy golf at some of the most prestigious and...
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The staff is absolutely amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. That includes ALL staff; administration, housekeeping, dining room and support staff. We have not met one cross or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...
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Meadow Gardens has had several management changes in the 2+ years my conservator has been there. The current management is great. The staff has been caring throughout the stay. A good location, with sunny...
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.
Welcome to Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park Memory Care community! We are a cozy, one story community nestled in a residential neighborhood. This charming community offers Memory Care services to our residents who have dementia/Alzheimer's. We have capacity for 43.Our residents enjoy a large, secure...
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The facility provided her a hospital bed until I was able to get one; very reasonable and kind management. The staff members were extremely helpful and caring. Keep in mind, my mom was placed in care during...
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.
We are family owned and managed offering care home accommodations in the San Francisco peninsula area for seniors in need of living assistance. In specific homes we have the ability to care for seniors with special needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's, immobility, incontinence and other special...
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I would tell others looking into Palm Villas that it is a very nice, very clean facility. The main reason we chose Palm Villas was because during our tour, clients were there and they highly recommended...
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.
Palm Villas in beautiful Fremont California offers a clean atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The surrounding area is serene and pleasant and outdoor areas are tastefully furnished and landscaped for many enjoyable afternoons. Fremont California also offers pleasant weather year...
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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.
Connections: Early- to Mid-Stage Memory Care• Care coordination by a full-time registerednurse (RN)• Licensed practical nurse (LPN) on-site 24/7• Primary care partner to ensure personalizedattention to daily needs and preferences• Geriatric psychiatrist, psychologist and otherphysician services...
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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
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This place has been wonderful, for the most part, with my loved one. They are caring and keep me informed. They are quick to respond to changes or needs that may arise. They try to accommodate special needs...
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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The food at this community is good and they keep it well taken care of. My brother is still adjusting to his surroundings. The staff are friendly, nice and trying to get him to socialize with the other...
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.
You will feel the elegance the moment you walk through the front door at Carlton Plaza Fremont, an active independent and assisted living community. The marble entry, comfortable fireplace and cozy conversation areas foster friendships and are a lovely place to entertain family.The courtyard is...
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Silverado is a beautiful home. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and attentive to the residents. The activities are fun and the residents really seem to enjoy them. The level of...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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Dad is doing very well here. He is not doing as much as I would like to see him do but the staff is always encouraging him to do things but that is not really his personality which is fine. The food is good...
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.
One of the Peninsulas most centrally located communities, just steps from a Cal Train station, El Camino Real, HWY 101, Downtown Belmont and minutes up Ralston Avenue to 280; Voralto Living at Belmont is a convenient location for those seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living or families...
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Out of all the places we looked at this was the best community in the bay area. They have wonderful prices compared to other community's we toured. The community is nice and well-kept. The facility has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Masonic Homes of California, Union City is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and post-surgical rehabilitation. Residents enjoy multiple fitness and wellness centers, walking trails, activity areas,...
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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.
Our Burlingame, CA memory care community features exceptional memory care at affordable rates. Our community is located in the heart of Burlingame in the same neighborhood as Mills-Peninsula Hospital just outside of San Mateo. What is unique in our memory care community is the care given to the...
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Our experience was great with Arcadian Residential Community when our loved one was there. The community was very clean, and the staff were helpful and caring. Overall, we would recommend the community to...
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 Arcadian Residential Community assisted living is located in the beautiful city of Hayward. Located just 25 miles outside of San Francisco, Hayward has quiet parks with plenty of walking trails, an extensive list of culturally diverse restaurants, and numerous shops and businesses to visit....
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My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all...
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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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...
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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I first found out about Mills Estate and Burlingame Villas years ago when I wrote an article for a newspaper I used to work at. When my mother needed care, I have placed her in Mills Estate Villa for...
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.
Our fully licensed assisted living facility in San Mateo county, Mills Estate Villa, provides housing along with just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Our assisted living facility is located in Burlingame just outside of San Mateo, is easily accessible from...
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There has been quite a turnover recently. They are now back to staff level at The Parkview. I think The Parkview is doing a great job with the recommendations from the Governor. I believe memory care...
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.
The Parkview brings a fresh approach to assisted living and memory care in the Pleasanton area.  Discover the perfect blend...the independence you want with the assistance you need.Enjoy private apartment living, including stunning views of the surrounding hills and the convenience of the...
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Bethesda Christian Homes stands out for its committed staff and supportive community. While the buildings show some wear, they remain inviting. Residences feel homelike, but the shared dining area could be...
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.
The Bethesda Christian Retirement Center in Hayward, California is the perfect choice for seniors who love the Californian sun. Situated in the center of the city, it provides convenient access to all of the amenities that can be found therein. Simultaneously, its well-maintained system of...
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My Mom was living in our inlaw unit but did not connect with many people in our neighborhood. She complained of boredom and isolation. We had her tour Baywood Court and she was able to meet the people and...
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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.
Baywood Court is a sociable non-profit senior community. Nestled in the welcoming town of Castro Valley and conveniently located near San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. We are located in a quiet suburban neighborhood and minutes from, Bart, shopping, doctor’s offices and Eden hospital. For 24...
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I recently moved my dad into the memory care unit at Harbor at Hillsdale Senior Living, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment he arrived, the staff attended to his every need...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
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.

Cost of memory care in Santa Cruz, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz is $7,248 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hollister, CA with an average of $6,923 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Cruz, CA
$7,248/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,248/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,794/mo
Studio
$7,255/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Cruz 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: Santa Cruz, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Cruz, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,248/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,711/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,049/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Santa Cruz, CA:$7,248/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$6,711/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$4,049/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Cruz, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Cruz 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 average 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
Santa Cruz, CA$6,898/mo$7,086/mo-2.7%
California$6,362/mo$5,940/mo+7.1%
National$6,041/mo$5,890/mo+2.6%
Santa Cruz, CA
2024 average cost:$6,898/mo
2023 average cost:$7,086/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,362/mo
2023 average cost:$5,940/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,041/mo
2023 average cost:$5,890/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Cruz

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Cruz

Burlingame Senior Living

5.0
Safe! I have enjoyed living here since day one. Atria Burlingame was recoommended to me and I have been happy with moving here since! The staff is kind. The food is good. They were even able to accomodate me with a new apartment because I felt like my first apartment's window was too close to ...
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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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Cadence Millbrae by Cogir

4.9
There are some housekeeping issues I would like to see addressed. It took them a while to wash my loved one's sheets. And now two of her pillows are missing. Sometimes her laundry is not washed. So I'm not sure about the housekeeping. But the staff in general are very friendly. They keep ...
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Santa Cruz review score based on 579 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 579 reviews of 158 Santa Cruz memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Cruz 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

Santa Cruz review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Santa Cruz, CA158 facilities
8.2
San Jose, CA99 facilities
8.4
Hollister, CA85 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Cruz 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 579 reviews of 158 Santa Cruz memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.8
3.4
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Santa Cruz memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.2%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
49.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
44.9%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Cruz, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Cruz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Westwind Memory Care, Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Cruz, California. See full list of communities.
There are 158 memory care facilities near Santa Cruz, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Santa Cruz, California are Harbor at Hillsdale and Atria Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 158 memory care facilities near you in Santa Cruz, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, California ranges from $$5,400 to $$8,375. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Cruz, California is $7,248. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Cruz, California typically starts at $$5,400. 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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