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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rucker, CA
Rucker 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rucker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rucker is about $5,568, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 98 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.2
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43 reviews
Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services, including diabetic...
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9.5
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42 reviews
My Mom's moved back home this year...She had a great experience at West Mont...but since needing 24/7 care the expense became to much...Thankyou for the care given in the 2 yrs she was there
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.
Westmont of Morgan Hill is an assisted living community located in Morgan Hill, CA, in Santa Clara County and home to about 38,000 people. An area considered to be part of Silicon Valley, Morgan Hill has relaxing parklike settings, shops, stores, restaurants and new homes. Residents will be able...
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9.0
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11 reviews
I would say that initially we were happy with the way my dad was doing. Once his needs became more demanding, Loma Clara was not able to deal with it. Its memory care is not sufficiently staffed. They corral...
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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I am so happy with Valley Pines. My dad has been here for 3 months. He tells me the food is great. He has a lot of room and is happy to have his own bathroom. The place is exceptionally clean. The...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Rucker, CA
The average cost of senior living in Rucker is $5,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $4,035 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rucker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rucker
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, CA
4.6
The facility is circular and beautifully Victorian surrounding a sunny lush garden courtyard. Setting is on a hill three blocks from the ocean.
There is always a friendly receptionist close to the entrance to greet you and who always answers the phone when you call.
Everyone one on the staff ...
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Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA
5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years.
The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Brookdale Scotts Valley
4.0
My dad likes the security that the facility offers. He knows he's in a safe environment that can scale with his needs. He likes have the meals available and brought to him if needed. He is still very independent and mobile so not a lot of car needed. Therefore, I don't have a lot of feedback.
Rucker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rucker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rucker, 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 Rucker 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 Rucker 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
44.4%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rucker 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 Rucker 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
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rucker 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 Rucker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rucker 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 Rucker 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
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rucker 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 Rucker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westmont of Morgan Hill, Atria Willow Glen and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rucker, California. See full list of communities.
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