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Residential care homes in Santa Cruz often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Santa Cruz is $4,281 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 404 care homes in Santa Cruz and read 517 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Morgan Hill and Gilroy.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Santa Cruz, CA

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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Amazing Home lies within San Mateo, CA as a part of San Mateo county. The residential care home enjoys warm weather all year long and the town is just up the road from San Francisco. This is a nice, peaceful place to live and it is also close enough to beaches and entertainment to lure family...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Our Lady of Peace is located in San Mateo, CA in San Mateo County. This residential care home offers you the comfort that you are seeking in a great location. Those who spend time in San Mateo as residents or guests enjoy checking out Coyote Point Recreation Area, Sawyer Camp Trail, Seal Point...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Park Ave Care Home is a continuing care nursing and rehabilitation center located in Arlington, MA. Whether your stay is short or long term, our staff of physicians and nurses is here to provide quality care. We are known for providing personalized and exceptional care. Our assisted living...
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Yesteryear House The Yesteryear House is a residential care home located in Beautiful Hayward Park, California. Located on the peninsula of CaliforniaÆs beautiful Bay area, residents can expect breathtaking scenery and the mild climate the coast is known for. San Mateo is centrally located...
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Excellent. Rena Mercado is the best!!
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
TLC Home Care III is a unique and cozy assisted living facility for seniors and the elderly. It's located in sunny and picturesque San Mateo, California. The area is really gorgeous, and is nestled in a little enclave in the Silicon Valley portion of the San Francisco Bay Area. The home offers...
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The laundry machines are protruding from the closet space into the hallway. There are no doors to cover up the machines and laundry supplies and to muffle the sound of the machines which are located outside...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Always TLC is located in a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood of Foster City, adjacent to a park and near neighborhood amenities such as a senior center and shopping malls. The facility is a spacious 6 bedroom home converted to accommodate 6 elderly residents, all of whom may be...
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Garden Court Rest Home is a beautiful residential home located in Foster City, California. It is within close proximity to three major hospitals, and a lot of medical offices. Our home has six clean and spacious bedrooms, each with a patio door leading to an elegant furnished outdoor patio. ...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of A and E Home Care Services
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The A & E Home Care Services residential home care is located in San Mateo County in the gorgeous area of San Mateo, CA. For the lovers of all things nature, the sprawling community of San Mateo is the perfect fit. There are a number of beachfront areas in the San Mateo area that are...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I took some time making this very important decision as we were leaving a facility that had not lived up to our expectations. All care homes are definitely not the same. even though we ended up a little...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Saint Therese of New Hope is a wonderful assisted living facility located in New Hope, Michigan. Featuring beautiful views of a golf course as well as a gorgeous healing garden, Saint Therese displays true care for its residents. The living quarters are spacious and come in both one and...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A and M Board and Care is a residential care home that is located in Union City, California, found in Alameda County. Just outside the San Francisco area, Union City is an ethnically diverse community that contains charming neighborhoods, attractive parks, and a wide range of recreational...
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The staff are friendly and very caring to the seniors that live there.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heritage ShoresHeritage Shores is a residential care home in San Mateo, California, located in San Mateo County. This picture perfect city is in close proximity to the beach and has a skyline that is filled with mountain ranges and blue skies for a truly unforgettable view. Many parks can be...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Petani Haven RCFE is a senior group home located in one of the larger suburban areas of San Mateo, California. Inside San Mateo County, the area is best known for Silicon Valley. Being only twenty five minutes away from the hustle and bustle of down town of San Francisco, the area is a great...
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We chose Friendly Corner Home because we had a really strong connection with Roseana. She just seems to have a real passion for what she does. They truly care about their residents and really treat them more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Friendly Corner Home is located at 1782 Cottage Grove Ave, San Mateo, California 94401. We take pride in providing excellent care to our senior citizens. Our services support senior care, dementia care and group homes. Our accommodation consists of private bathrooms equipped with wheelchair...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Alliant Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Alliant Care Home is a residential care home located in the serene town of Union City, California in Alameda County which is part of the San Francisco Bay area. The city has numerous historical local events, activities and outreach programs. Union City is a wonderful place to live and the...
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The day I meet [Removed] at Sheiferds I knew this was the place for my grandmother. It has a warm, safe and homey feel. I have been taking care of my grandmother by myself and was worried about this whole...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sheiferd Elderly Care focuses on the needs of the elderly community by providing care, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and feeding. Sheiferd is more than an elderly facility, it's a way of bringing the love of life to the elderly and relief...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Reyna’s Home, we treat you like family. And as family, we are sensitive to the fact that you have specific needs. We meet those needs while still allowing you to live a life of dignity and independence. With our friendly staff and warm demeanor, we strive to make you feel as comfortable and...

Cost of care homes in Santa Cruz, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz is $4,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasure Point, CA with an average of $4,281 per month.

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

Santa Cruz, CA
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

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

$6,964/mo
Residential Care Home
$4,281/mo

Residential care home costs in Santa Cruz, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,955/mo
Private
$4,946/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Cruz vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Residential Care Home$4,281/mo$5,350/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$6,221/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,964/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,777/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
Santa Cruz, CA:$4,281/mo
California:$5,350/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$6,221/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Santa Cruz, CA:$6,964/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$3,777/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about residential care home in Santa Cruz

Recent reviews for residential care home in Santa Cruz

San Bruno Care Home

4.7
The gentleman I helped was there for two days before he passed away so I thought it was strange to have to pay for a whole month when he was only there for like 48 hours. I was not impressed with that. They were polite and seemed caring so that's why we chose it - there were nice people there.

Parkview Residential Care Home II in Sunnyvale, CA

4.8
I am very happy with the care that my mom is getting here. The community is nice and clean. We have been happy with the staff. The meals are fresh every day. My mom is offered activities. We recommend this community for excellent care and value for families

Gem's Senior Care in San Jose, CA

4.9
They're doing a great job. It's still new but I don't have a problem with anything so far. We looked at several homes before choosing Gems Senior Care, and noticed a real difference here. They have a lot of great activities, something for everyone. I really don't see any room for improvement ...
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