Occupancy rate
93%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Westwind Memory Care
Memory Care in California
Westwind Memory Care
Memory Care in California
Overview of Westwind Memory Care
Westwind Memory Care in Santa Cruz offers luxury memory care support driven by a personalized and heartfelt approach to senior care. Everyday living at Westmind is about creating connections and providing engaging experiences among community members. With the staff’s unwavering support and commitment to Alzheimer’s and dementia, residents are guaranteed to feel respected, engaged, and secure in professional hands. Seniors will embrace premier memory care living within a nurturing atmosphere guided by family-like treatment.
At Westwind, residents will navigate a new chapter of dealing with memory loss while maintaining purposeful living. Their exclusive programs, curated for each individual’s holistic wellness, take a compassionate and dignified approach. Residents will immerse themselves in recreational activities, social engagements, ADLs, memory care training, and ADLs that foster a stimulating atmosphere vital for growth.
59-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 55 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
55 / 59
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 13, 2017
CountySanta Cruz
RCFE Number445202597
Westwind Memory Care is legally operated by Seasons Mgt; Sm Santa Cruz Memory; Amv Capital Grp, and administrated by Steven Silacci.
Secured Perimeter
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Enclosed Courtyard
Secured Community
Cozy Common Areas
Therapy Kitchens
Relaxing Lounges
Special Activity Spaces
Whirlpool Spa
Activities 7 Days A Week
Restaurant-Style Dining
Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living
Transportation To Group Outings
Physical
Occupational
And Speech Therapy Available Onsite
Referrals For Move-In Assistance
Podiatrist Onsite Once A Month
24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
Monthly Support Group For Families
ActivitiesActivities 7 days a week.
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment program activities.
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with fresh and delicious meals.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day3
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 330 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Westwind Memory Care
Memory Care
Respite Care
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Total visits (106% above)
• Complaint visits (108% above)
• Complaint investigations (100% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Total visits (106% above)
• Complaint visits (108% above)
• Complaint investigations (100% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
December 15, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 10).↓ 40% better |
|
Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 33 | 16 | This facility has 106% more total visits than a typical California facility (33 vs. California avg 16).↑ 106% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 27 | 13 | This facility has 108% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (27 vs. California avg 13).↑ 108% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 27 complaint visits.
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (20 vs. California avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent annual inspections in December 2025 and 2024 showing no deficiencies but prior substantiated complaints involving medication mismanagement and failure to report resident incidents. Investigations in 2023 and 2022 cited multiple deficiencies for neglect, failure to follow care plans, and poor incident reporting, including a $9,500 civil penalty related to a resident’s death from unreported injuries. Most complaint investigations since 2024 were unsubstantiated, indicating improvement but past serious compliance issues remain on record.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Memory Care in California
Westwind Memory Care is located in Santa Cruz, California.
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Westwind Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 13.48 miles to nearest hospital (Watsonville Community Hospital)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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