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Paradise Assisted Care CORP

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

2177 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 9506239 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, community-oriented environment with highly attentive caregivers and involved ownership. While there was a single negative review regarding respect in 2021, the overwhelming recent consensus highlights a significant positive shift under new management.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Families considering Paradise Assisted Care can expect a highly compassionate environment where staff and owners are frequently praised for their dedication and personal involvement. Reviewers consistently highlight the facility's ability to provide emotional support and dignity to residents, though one historical review from 2021 raised concerns regarding respectful treatment.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • Active and involved ownership/management
  • Clean and bright facility environment
  • Strong focus on dignity and emotional well-being

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

42%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized and emotional responses that often reference specific family members or staff qualities mentioned in the review. They demonstrate a deep sense of gratitude and a desire to connect personally with the families.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how bright and clean the facility looks; what specific cleaning protocols do you follow to maintain this environment for the residents?
  • 2We noticed the management is very involved here; how often do the owners personally interact with the residents and families?
  • 3Since the staff is known for being so attentive, how do you ensure that each resident's unique emotional needs and dignity are prioritized during daily care?
  • 4What does a typical day of social activities and engagement look like for the residents in this community?
  • 5Could you walk us through your process for managing medical needs or responding to an emergency during the overnight hours?
  • 6With a close-knit community of 39 residents, how do you ensure that everyone receives personalized attention even during busy periods?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff and management provided compassionate care and went above & beyond my expectations caring for my father for 14 months. His wife of 65 years visited nearly daily, and was welcomed with coffee and a smile.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Great communication, attentive caregivers, birthday celebrations, live music and much more.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The staff at Paradise made my dad's life comfortable and safe. Thank you for caring for my dad and bless u.

Palliative/Hospice patient's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

27total
10 Type A— immediate health risk
16 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Apr 28, 2026Other
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Mar 25, 2026Inspection
Clean

The unannounced annual inspection found the facility to be clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. The LPA noted several positive observations, including proper functioning of exit alarms and adequate supply levels. A Technical Assistance was issued regarding the wooden fence needing repair.

Feb 6, 2026Other
Clean

This was an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) follow-up visit conducted on February 6, 2026. The inspector noted that the facility was previously cited for a Type A deficiency regarding Personal Rights of Residents. However, no deficiencies were cited during the current visit, and the facility was provided with a Letter of Deficiencies Citations cleared.

Dec 29, 2025Complaint
Clean

This was an unannounced case management visit following an elopement incident. The primary finding was a Type A deficiency related to inadequate supervision and care, which directly contributed to a resident eloping from the facility. The facility was assessed an immediate civil penalty of $500.00 for this incident.

Dec 29, 2025Other
Clean

This was an unannounced case management visit following an elopement incident. The primary finding was a Type A deficiency related to inadequate supervision and care, which directly contributed to a resident eloping from the facility. The facility was assessed an immediate civil penalty of $500.00 for this incident.

Nov 7, 2025Other
Clean

The facility underwent a Case Management Incident Visit following a reported medication error. The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed the administrators and requested documentation, determining that the case requires further investigation. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Nov 7, 2025Complaint
Clean

The facility underwent a Case Management Incident Visit following a reported medication error. The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed the administrators and requested documentation, determining that the case requires further investigation. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Oct 23, 2025Other
Clean

This report is an amended record following an unannounced Case Management visit. The primary finding noted in the narrative is a discrepancy between the reported census (110) and the actual census (22). No formal deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Paradise Assisted Care CORP.

Administrator

CHRISTINA RIVAS

Source: State licensing data

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