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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Swanton, CA

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Assisted living costs in Swanton average about $5,967 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Swanton. Our detailed directory has 90 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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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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44 Floor plans available
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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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33 Floor plans available
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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
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 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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Swanton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Swanton is $5,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $5,003 per month.

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

Swanton, CA
$5,967/mo

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

Swanton, CA
$5,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,967/mo
$7,034/mo

Assisted living 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.
Assisted Living$5,967/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,034/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,417/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Swanton, CA:$5,967/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Swanton, CA:$7,034/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Swanton, CA:$6,417/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Swanton, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Swanton 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
Swanton, 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%
Swanton, 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 Swanton, 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 Swanton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Swanton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swanton

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.

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 assisted living 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 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

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 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 30 reviews of 10 Swanton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Swanton 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.
Swanton, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.3
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.0
3.7
Activities
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.7
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Swanton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swanton assisted living 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 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 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%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swanton 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 Swanton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swanton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swanton 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 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%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Swanton 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 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%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swanton 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 Swanton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swanton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swanton

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 Swanton protect seniors.
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, Brookdale Scotts Valley and Westwind Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Swanton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Swanton, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Swanton, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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