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Memory care in Swanton 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 Swanton is about $7,034 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 90 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
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The staff here at the Merrill Gardens retirement/residential community, in Santa Cruz, Ca., where I reside, can be described as tremendously essential, responsible and wonderfully attending supportive, not...
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.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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Photo of Brookdale Scotts Valley
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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.
Fewer Chores, More FunDo you want to experience a retirement rich in exciting events, activities and programs and free from the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work? If that sounds like something you want for your life, we have good news. Your dream retirement...
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Photo of Westwind Memory Care
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
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.
The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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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.
The Maple House offers the best care possible to your loved ones. From highly trained caregivers to customized care and meal plans to engaging daily activities, we strive to ensure every member of our community feels at home.
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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.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
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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.
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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
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.
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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
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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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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 memory care in Swanton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Swanton is $7,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,890 per month.

Memory care costs in Swanton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Swanton, CA
$7,034/mo

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

Swanton, CA
$7,034/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,034/mo

Memory care costs in Swanton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,465/mo
Studio
$6,046/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,092/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,844/mo

Senior living costs in Swanton 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: Swanton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwanton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,034/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,967/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,417/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Swanton, CA:$7,034/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Swanton, CA:$5,967/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Swanton, CA:$6,417/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Swanton

Recent reviews for memory care in Swanton

Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

4.9
This facility is pretty nice. The Memory Care unit is separate and has a nice atmosphere. It's always very clean, they stay on top of cleanliness here (cleaning up spills, etc). Communication with the family is great. They have a good variety of activities. Overall, it's a really nice and clean ...
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Palm Villas Campbell

5.0
I feel their warmth every time I visit my husband and I can see they care for him and take great care of him. Palm Villas is owned by 2 brothers who are very present at the facility along with their friendly dog. I often see them walking around and engaged in friendly exchanges with the ...
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Oakmont of Silver Creek in San Jose, CA

3.9
This is an overall good facility. I have a loved one in Memory Care section. The care staff is compassionate and capable. It is a new facility and the overall administration na operations has yet to get settled. Onboarding could be smoother, many aspects of communication with the staff and ...
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Swanton review score based on 30 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 10 Swanton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swanton 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

Swanton review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Swanton, CA10 facilities
8.7
Scotts Valley, CA16 facilities
8.7
Santa Cruz, CA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Swanton 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 30 reviews of 10 Swanton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swanton 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.
Swanton, 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
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.8
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Swanton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swanton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swanton, 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 Swanton 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 Swanton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swanton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Swanton 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 Swanton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swanton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swanton 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 Swanton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swanton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Swanton 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 Swanton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swanton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swanton 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 Swanton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swanton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Swanton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, Brookdale Scotts Valley and Westwind Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Swanton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Swanton, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Swanton, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Swanton, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Swanton, 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 Swanton, 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 Swanton, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Swanton, California is $7,034. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Swanton, 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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