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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, AZ
Santa Cruz is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 21 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Santa Cruz, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Santa Cruz is about $4,523, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 272 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Estrella, Lake Biltmore Estates and Phoenix.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Santa Cruz, AZ
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9.8
Review score
53 reviews
From the moment we walked in, we felt the warmth and kindness of the staff. The community is well-maintained, with clean, comfortable spaces and plenty of activities to keep residents happy and engaged. The...
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.
Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee is a distinguished memory care community in Phoenix, offering a unique Montessori-based approach to dementia care. Our community is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate services that cater to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents....
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9.7
Review score
68 reviews
The facility was clean and the people were very nice and helpful at our initial meeting and tour the facility decided we didn't need to go any further to check out other recommended facilities by you.
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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9.6
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75 reviews
I had such a good feeling about Mountain Park. Since losing my dad I had been worried about my mom. They had been married 60 years and now she was spending most of her time alone in their big house and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Mountain Park Senior Living is the premier senior living community in Ahwatukee, Arizona. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia/Memory Care in Ahwatukee, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona.Mountain Park Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach -...
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9.2
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18 reviews
Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything is always clean and she loves the food! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Clearwater Ahwatukee offers you a warm and welcoming senior living experience with luxurious services and amenities that put it a cut above the rest. You’ll feel at home right away with our friendly staff and residents, bright and spacious apartments, and community perks like a saltwater pool and...
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8.4
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58 reviews
Activities did a great job taking us to see amazing holiday lights on Monday. He took great care driving the bus. The neighborhood he chose was amazing and he served us hot cocoa. We appreciate them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
You're going to feel right at home here. The Enclave at Chandler Senior Living offers a wonderful blend of urban life with beautiful park-like surroundings. And the contrast between the desert landscape and the city is awe-inspiring. The Arizona Railway Museum, a variety of golf courses, and the...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Santa Cruz, AZ
The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz is $4,523 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $4,077 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, AZ vs. nearby cities
Santa Cruz, AZ
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, AZ vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz, AZ by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Santa Cruz over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Santa Cruz
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Santa Cruz
Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes
5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.
Brookdale North Gilbert
5.0
This community is dedicated to memory car.its , spacious rooms, hallways and a beautiful secured courtyard. It’s a beautiful community with lots of activities on daily basis. Staff is well trained, everyone is friendly. It feels like home.
MorningStar at Arcadia in Phoenix, AZ
4.9
The place is well run and very nice. I feel comfortable leaving my wife there. It is a little pricey, but generally first-class.
They really seem to operate as a caring family. It's definitely a place that people should check out.
Santa Cruz nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Cruz nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Santa Cruz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Cruz nursing homes
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 Santa Cruz Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Cruz nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Cruz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Cruz, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Santa Cruz nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Cruz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Cruz nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Santa Cruz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell Village, Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee and Clarendale of Chandler are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santa Cruz, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Santa Cruz, Arizona. See the full list.
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