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Assisted living costs in Capitola average about $5,375 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 17 communities in Capitola. Our detailed directory has 96 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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We had mom there for a little while and we really liked but they just didn't have the right level of care for her situation.
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.
Serving the community since 1997 Maple House II is dedicated to providing the best care to all our residents. Schedule a visit with us today to learn more!
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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.
Aegis Living Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
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.
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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.
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, 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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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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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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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...
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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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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
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Capitola, CA

The average cost of senior living in Capitola is $5,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilroy, CA with an average of $4,442 per month.

Assisted living costs in Capitola, CA, vs. nearby cities

Capitola, CA
$5,375/mo

Assisted living costs in Capitola, CA, vs. state and national averages

Capitola, CA
$5,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Capitola, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,375/mo
$6,235/mo

Assisted living costs in Capitola, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,283/mo
Studio
$6,708/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,844/mo

Senior living costs in Capitola 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: Capitola, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCapitola, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,375/mo$4,504/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,235/mo$5,460/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,778/mo$4,699/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Capitola, CA:$5,375/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Capitola, CA:$6,235/mo
California:$5,460/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Capitola, CA:$5,778/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Capitola, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Capitola 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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Assisted living cost trends in Capitola, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Capitola 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
Capitola, CA$6,424/mo$6,514/mo-1.4%
California$5,555/mo$5,250/mo+5.8%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Capitola, CA
2024 average cost:$6,424/mo
2023 average cost:$6,514/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,555/mo
2023 average cost:$5,250/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Capitola, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Capitola.

What families are saying about assisted living in Capitola

Recent reviews for assisted living in Capitola

Bon Homie III Lena in San Jose, CA

4.1
The staff at Bon Homie is very nice. The facility is nicer than some others I've seen, but I kind of wish it was a little more for the money we're paying.

Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

4.8
What stuck out to us most about Villa Fontana was the fact that it is smaller, there is only 80 residents total. It is also a family owned facility. I would tell others looking to take a tour and meet the staff, they have been very good with communicating about what is going on. It is a nice ...
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Oakmont of San Jose

5.0
I give Oakmont a 5 for all the categories that are listed. I could not have asked for a better place or better staff. This was a dream place for Mom. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Capitola review score based on 31 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 16 Capitola assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Capitola review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Capitola review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Capitola, CA16 facilities
8.5
Pleasure Point, CA17 facilities
8.7
Santa Cruz, CA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Capitola assisted living

When assisted living 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 31 reviews of 16 Capitola assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Capitola resident and family assisted living 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.
Capitola, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
4.1
Friendliness
3.2
4.2
Care services
2.9
3.8
Staff
3.1
4.0
Meals & dining
2.9
3.7
Activities
2.7
3.7
Value for cost*
2.7
3.7
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Capitola assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Capitola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Capitola, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Capitola assisted living

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 Capitola Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Capitola, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Capitola assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Capitola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Capitola, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Capitola assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Capitola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Capitola, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Capitola assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Capitola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Capitola, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Capitola

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Capitola protect seniors.
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, Brookdale Scotts Valley and The Maple House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Capitola, California. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Capitola, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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