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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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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 mother was a little nervous but as soon as we walked through the door at FLA Care Homes, she and I both felt that it was the right place. It immediately felt like home. I checked out a couple other...
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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.
FLA Care Homes is located in Milpitas, CA in Santa Clara County. This residential care home is situated in an area that provides great natural beauty and plenty to do and see. Those spending time in Milpitas enjoy heading to Big Dog Vineyards, Ed Levin County Park, and Spring Valley Golf Course....
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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.
The Birches is the best (and safest) state-of-the-art six-bed facility in our area, according to such authorities as the head of Emergency Medicine at Redwood City's Kaiser Hospital, State Licensing's Technical Assistance Analyst, and the Palo Alto Fire Department. We are owner-occupied, and...
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Not Just Another Care Home... A Home That Cares': A Special Home Licensed For Six Special People. The owner, Kathleen Voris, is a former US Army Nurse. Her last duty assignment was at Silas B. Hayes Army Hospital at the former Fort Ord near Monterey, Ca. In 1985 she purchased her home in Carmel...
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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.
AnitaÆs Residential Care Home I is located in sunny San Jose, CA. The six room senior care facility provides residents with a stylish and very relaxed existence along with top of the line care. We pride ourselves on giving our residents a sense of independence and a boost to their standard of...
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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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Orchid Lane in Menlo Park, CA, part of San Mateo County is a residential care home for seniors. Menlo Park is an affluent city in the San Francisco Bay area. It is a wonderful city to visit or live in with many cultural events, museums, parks and a vibrant downtown area with upscale shopping,...
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Very nice people who take great care of my temporarily disabled brother for a reasonable price. They truly treat him like a family member. The set-up is a little weird as he has to pass though another...
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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.
Sweet Dreams Care HomeSweet Dreams Care Home is a senior residential care home that is located in the cozy city of Milpitas, CA and in Santa Clara county. The small city is surrounded by larger cities, including San Jose and Fremont, offering many attractions. Milpitas is conveniently located...
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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.
Orchid Villa is a residential care home for ambulatory and non-ambulatory, dementia and Alzheimer's. We provide 24 hour observation and medical appointment. Homemade three meals and snacks and clean environment. Beautiful setting, garden and large room. Close to hospitals, senior center and...
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We offer our residents full range of health support with individualized, affectionate and dignified care. Our staff is ready to provide personal assistance with all activities of daily living which include bathing, dressing, personal grooming, social activities and medication management. Our...
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We were so lucky to get into Maryland home, after lucking into their other home in Burlingame. Merle and Imelda and all of the caregivers truly CARE and the homes are so clean, cheerful, pretty and safe. ...
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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.
Located in a quiet tree-lined, garden community in Redwood City, California, Maryland Home is a charming country style home with six bedrooms designed for individual occupancy.Dedicated to the highest standards of senior care, Maryland Home provides compassion, dignity and privacy in a 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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Owner and head nurse, [name removed] , is very qualified and knowledgeable [name removed], the house manager, is friendly, great with the residents and their families. He is very communicative 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.
Brittania House is an assisted living home located in Redwood City, California, on the San Francisco peninsula. Redwood City has a Mediterranean type climate. The summers are warm and dry with moderate rainfall in the winter. The temperatures remain in the 70's and 80's year round. Situated in a...
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This is a nice facility. The staff is very nice and helpful. They have been very reasonable and accommodating when we had a request. The apartments are cozy with lots of amenities. So far, we have had a...
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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.
Britannia Place is located in Redwood City, CA, which is part of San Mateo County. This residential care home enjoys a warm, but mile Mediterranean climate. The quite city is close to larger cities with endless entertainment, but remains peaceful itself. It is a great place to reside and a...
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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.
Located in the idyllic San Mateo County community of Menlo Park, CA, Jasmine Cozy Cottage provides residents with a quality living experience in a comfortable, safe senior care home. Menlo Park enjoys an educated, affluent population as well as abundant natural beauty. Its warm, Mediterranean...
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We are a state licensed residential care home with the goal of protecting the health and welfare of all people concerned. We have an approved dementia waiver from the Community Care Licensing. We promote care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are located near hospitals, a senior citizen...
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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.
Red Roses Care Home Red Roses Care Home is a residential care home located in beautiful Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Our community is located in a charming neighborhood with plenty of parks nearby. We are also conveniently located to shops, restaurants and a top rated hospital....
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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 still at Advent Care Home. It has been an excellent experience. They are wonderful caregivers. She is doing well. It is a welcoming home that upon entering smells like wonderful home cooking. My...
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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.
Advent Residential Home is a senior care home located in Redwood City, California, along the beautiful San Francisco peninsula, in the county of San Mateo. Redwood City is rich in history and culture, offering a charming downtown area and many attractions, including the stunning San Francisco Bay...
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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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I had literally 24 hours to locate a Board and Care home for my 97 year old mother before she was released from the hospital. Her current Assistant Living facility could not accept her return. Carolina...
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A Family Affair is located at 817 Canyon Road, Redwood City, California 94062. We are well known for offering a comfortable and relaxed environment for our senior citizens. The minimum age of our residents is 60 years old. The services that we offer are geared towards assisted living, senior...
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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.
In the heart of Hollister, California, Home Sweet Home is a place for our senior residents to discover convenience and quality living.Simply stated, our mission is to maintain and improve the quality of life for those we serve with comfort, care and compassion.We have carefully designed our 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.
Vera Manor is a professionally operated and managed assisted living facility that is located in Redwood City, California. Our facility is located in a prime area and close to Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Our 20 years plus experience taking care of the elderly is our guarantee that we provide high...

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
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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
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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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