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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 $3,455 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 158 care homes in Santa Cruz and read 133 reviews of families’ experiences.

As you explore care homes near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Gilroy and Capitola.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Santa Cruz, CA

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Foronda Home is located in San Jose, CA in Santa Clara County. This residential care home provides seniors with a great place to live in a beautiful area. Residents of San Jose and their guests enjoy checking out Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Municipal Rose Garden, and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo....
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I like the facility. The people there seem caring.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Songbird in the Country is a residential care home located in the tranquil neighborhoods of Salinas CA in Monterey County. The amazing landscape coupled with the peacefulness of our community is set to offer nothing short of satisfaction and peace of mind to our residents. Our community takes joy...
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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.
PRUNERIDGE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES GOT THREE LOCATIONS: 3030 Pruneridge Ave., Santa Clara CA 95051 312 Lowell Dr. Santa Clara CA 95051 2575 Forest Ave., San Jose CA 95117 (located behind Valley Fair Mall).
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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.
JNJJ Care Home I is a residential care home in San Jose, California, located in Santa Clara County. The bustling, dynamic city of San Jose has hundreds of outdoor activities to enjoy on their lush green grass, clean lakes, and summer-like weather every day of the year. Golfing, hiking, sailing,...
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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.
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My mom is doing okay in this home.She has staff who giving her good care. The home is clean for the residents and my mom is eating good meals. They were able to care for her high level needs.
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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.
Priscilla's Residential Care III is a senior care home located in San Jose, CA, in Santa Clara County. The weather is moderate with at least 300 days of sunshine. The surrounding mountains shield the city from rain, so it's easy for our seniors to get around town to enjoy the many activities 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.
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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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It's directly across from Kaiser. It's a board and care home. All the residents except for one are fairly critical. Stan, my significant other, can't really talk, move or walk so it's a probably pretty good...
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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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Sunrise Manor IISunrise Manor II is located in Santa Clara, CA as part of Santa Clara County. This residential care home enjoys warm, mild temperatures all year long, making it a great place for seniors to live. Santa Clara is an elegant, quiet city that is near enough to San Francisco and other...

Cost of care homes in Santa Cruz, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz is $3,455 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morgan Hill, CA with an average of $3,270 per month.

Residential care home costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. nearby cities

Santa Cruz, CA
$3,455/mo
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Residential care home costs in Santa Cruz, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Cruz, CA
$3,455/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

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

$6,489/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,455/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Private
$7,667/mo
Studio
$7,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,000/mo

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

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Santa Cruz, CA
Column state: California
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Community typeSanta Cruz, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,455/mo$3,712/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$5,561/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,489/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,097/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
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Santa Cruz, CA:$3,455/mo
California:$3,712/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$5,561/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Santa Cruz, CA:$6,489/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Santa Cruz, CA:$6,097/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Santa Cruz

Recent reviews for residential care home in Santa Cruz

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.

Alexandria Victoria in Santa Cruz, CA

5.0
Alexandra Victoria treats everyone with Dignity , kindness and respect. This is a Home a family, for the occupants and And their guest. I'm very happy with the location and upkeep of Alexandria Victoria. I am kept updated on everything. I know that my loved one is in good hands. I ...
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Ambrosia Home in Campbell, CA

5.0
The owners show a great deal of care and love to the residence. They focus on the best health for the residence and look for the best care path for them. I would recommend this community to others.

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Roxbury Elderly Care, Harvy's Home Care and Esther's Residential Care Home are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Santa Cruz, California. See full list of communities.
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