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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boulder Creek, CA

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Boulder Creek 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 276 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Boulder Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Boulder Creek is about $6,096, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 4980 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as North Fair Oaks, Woodside Glens and East Palo Alto.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Boulder Creek, CA

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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Boulder Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Boulder Creek is $6,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $6,028 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. state and national averages

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,096/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,964/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,096/mo

Senior living costs in Boulder Creek 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: Boulder Creek, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder Creek, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,096/mo$6,177/mo$5,847/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
Nursing Homes
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,096/mo
California:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,221/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,964/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$3,777/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Boulder Creek and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Boulder Creek, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boulder Creek, CA$6,076/mo$6,082/mo-0.1%
California$6,446/mo$6,171/mo+4.5%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Boulder Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$6,076/mo
2023 average cost:$6,082/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,446/mo
2023 average cost:$6,171/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 nursing homes in Boulder Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boulder Creek

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

J and C Care Center, LLC in Oakland, CA

4.0
I like the care that my father is getting in this community. I really liked that the community is clean and well maintained. He is happy with the caring staff who are attentive and caring. They try and get him involved with the activities that are helpful. The meals are a good variety. I would ...
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Oak Creek in Castro Valley, CA

4.5
They really care about their residents. Many employees have worked there for decades. They are very caring and attend to specific needs of their residents. You do need to stay on top of them about certain hygiene issues. They do not raise rates based on care levels and include so many items in ...
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Boulder Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder Creek, 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 Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.1%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.8%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek 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
58%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Sunrise of Danville and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See full list of communities.
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