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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 43 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 $6,774, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 204 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Boulder Creek, CA

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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.
MorningStar at West San Jose is dedicated to making your retirement years carefree through a lifestyle of comfort, enjoyment and wellness. Our four-story community in beautiful west San Jose offers 69 assisted living suites (studio, one and two-bedroom) and 34 suites devoted to the individualized...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Boulder Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Boulder Creek is $6,774 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $5,084 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, vs. nearby cities

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,774/mo

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

Boulder Creek, CA
$6,774/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,842/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,774/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boulder Creek, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,020/mo
Studio
$8,153/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,655/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,930/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$6,774/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,401/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,842/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,091/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,774/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$5,401/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,842/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Boulder Creek, CA:$6,091/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/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 median 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$6,614/mo$6,827/mo-3.1%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Boulder Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$6,614/mo
2023 average cost:$6,827/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Merrill Gardens at Campbell

4.6
When it comes to the activities - my understanding is that they do not have an activities director, and it shows. For over two months now. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families and we actual have a friend moving their loved one into ...
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Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park

5.0
Meadow Gardens is a gem: quiet, sunny, nice grounds & patio. The staff is very friendly. I can't speak to the meals or activities as my conservatee has become so disinterested in the world. Value for cost 5 plus. Overall experience, cleanliness, and quality of care gets a 5 star plus. Only ...
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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
60.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
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.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.3%
1.3%
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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
21.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
3.6%
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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
30.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
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.
Boulder Creek, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community and Brookdale Scotts Valley are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See full list of communities.
There are 43 nursing homes facilities near Boulder Creek, California. See the full list.
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