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Nursing Home< 1 mile awayMedicaid
Redwood Grove Post Acute

2990 Soquel Avenue · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Medicare 3/5Google 4.5 (54)144 beds

Redwood Grove Post Acute has undergone a significant transformation, with recent reviews highly praising a complete turnaround in care quality and...

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Nursing Home1.3 miles awayMedicaid
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

675 24th Avenue · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Medicare 4/5Google 2.6 (18)92 beds
7 inspection findings in the last year

Families should exercise extreme caution due to serious allegations regarding medication mismanagement, severe bedsores, and unprofessional managem...

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Assisted Living1.1 miles away
Dominican Oaks

3400 Paul Sweet Road · Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Google 4.8 (38)142 beds

Dominican Oaks is highly regarded for its exceptionally friendly staff and beautiful, well-maintained grounds that provide a peaceful atmosphere fo...

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Assisted Living< 1 mile away
Alexandria Victoria

226 Morrissey Boulevard · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Google 5.0 (6)13 beds

Alexandria Victoria is highly regarded by families for providing a warm, home-like environment that treats residents like family. Reviewers specifi...

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Assisted Living< 1 mile away
Paradise Assisted Care CORP

2177 17th Ave · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Google 4.8 (19)39 beds

Families considering Paradise Assisted Care can expect a highly compassionate environment where staff and owners are frequently praised for their d...

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Assisted Living< 1 mile away
Maple House II

2000 Brommer Street · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Google 4.4 (5)40 beds

Maple House II is highly regarded for its compassionate, family-like care and its ability to maintain the dignity of residents during difficult tra...

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Assisted Living< 1 mile away
Alexandria Victoria 2

228 Morrissey Blvd · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Google 5.0 (6)8 beds
5 inspection findings in the last year

Alexandria Victoria 2 is highly regarded by families for providing a warm, home-like environment that treats residents like family. Reviewers consi...

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Assisted Living< 1 mile away
Valley Haven III

2266 Chanticleer Ave. · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Google 4.0 (3)48 beds

Families can expect a warm, family-oriented environment where residents are treated like kin rather than just clients. While the facility excels at...

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Nursing Home< 1 mile awayMedicaid
Santa Cruz Post Acute

1115 Capitola Road · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Medicare 2/5Google 4.1 (55)149 beds
3 federal penalties · 24 recent violations

Families generally praise the facility for its highly compassionate nursing staff and an exceptional business development team that assists with tr...

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Assisted Living1.8 miles away
Westwind Memory Care

160 Jewell Street · Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Google 4.4 (7)59 beds
6 inspection findings in the last year

Families may find comfort in the facility's high-quality dining and knowledgeable staff, as noted by long-term residents' families. However, a rece...

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Assisted Living1.8 miles away
Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care

80 Front Street · Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Google 4.3 (15)132 beds
8 inspection findings in the last year

Families can expect a highly caring environment with a staff frequently described as kind, professional, and attentive to resident needs. While the...

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Assisted Living< 1 mile away
Twin Lakes Manor

777 Volz Lane · Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Google 3.8 (4)12 beds
5 inspection findings in the last year

Families can expect compassionate end-of-life care and a friendly staff, as noted by those who had positive experiences with resident well-being. H...

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What this Santa Cruz view includes

15 care options we cover in Santa Cruz, California, including 12 assisted living, 3 nursing homes.

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Senior care in Santa Cruz — frequently asked questions

How many senior care facilities are in Santa Cruz, CA?

EveryPlace covers 15 facilities in Santa Cruz — including 12 assisted living, 3 nursing homes. Every one is listed; there is no paid placement.

How should I compare nursing homes in Santa Cruz?

Weigh CMS star ratings, recent inspection and violation history, staffing levels, and family reviews together rather than relying on any single number. EveryPlace puts these side by side so you can shortlist before you start calling.

Which Santa Cruz facilities accept Medicaid?

Each facility page shows whether it accepts Medicaid, based on public records. Use the care-type filters on this page to narrow your search while you research.

Is EveryPlace's Santa Cruz data free and unbiased?

Yes. EveryPlace is free and built on public data from CMS and state licensing agencies. No facility in Santa Cruz pays for placement or ranking.