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The cost of independent living in Swanton is about $6,417 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 84 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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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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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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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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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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: 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 independent living in Swanton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Swanton is $6,417 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,806 per month.

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

Swanton, CA
$6,417/mo

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

Swanton, CA
$6,417/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$7,034/mo
Independent Living
$6,417/mo

Independent living costs in Swanton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,648/mo
Studio
$5,821/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.
Independent Living$6,417/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,967/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$7,034/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Swanton, CA:$6,417/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$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
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What families are saying about independent living in Swanton

Recent reviews for independent living in Swanton

Oakmont of Silver Creek in San Jose, CA

4.0
The care at Oakmont of Silver Creek is good. Communication regarding issues or changes could improve, regular written reports on the status of the resident is also needed. Staff turn over is high. More staffing is needed at times, when some of the residents are agitated they suck up all the ...
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Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

5.0
Villa Fontana has very friendly staff. They have excellent executives willing to help with any problems that you may have. Very clean facility. My mom is very happy here! The primary reason we picked Villa Fontana was because of the studio rooms, they are HUGE compared to all of the other ...
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Westgate Villa in San Jose, CA

4.2
It is a great place for my mom. The staff are really polite and considerate towards everyone. The food is really good and my mom has dementia so they take the time to what she needs to eat and make sure she is eating. The facility is expensive but I would have chosen this place for sure.

Swanton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swanton independent 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 dietary accommodations in Swanton independent living

Independent 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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swanton independent living

Our independent 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
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swanton independent 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 independent living communities in Swanton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swanton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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