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Paradise Villa
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Santa Cruz, CA
Sign at the entrance of Paradise Villa assisted living facility Entrance of a senior living facility with decorative signage Bright bedroom with a view to an outdoor space Bright and cozy resident room with floral bedding Interior view of a retro-style dining area

Paradise Villa

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Santa Cruz, CA
2177 17Th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Paradise Villa

Offering assisted living with memory care services in a comfortable and secure environment, Paradise Villa Assisted Living & Memory Care is just a short distance from the scenic Santa Cruz coastline. Their staff is dedicated to providing personalized care plans that meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents can receive assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation.

This assisted living community also features a secured memory care wing with specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The facility includes amenities like a common area for socializing, a beautifully landscaped courtyard with walking paths, and a patio for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean air.

Facility Direct Line (831) 475-1380
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
5
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1319 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1319th out of 1,646 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
4 years in operation Rank #1128 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1128th out of 1,504 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 70 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #499 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 499th out of 1,492 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2022
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Paradise Villa is legally operated by A Paradise Villa, Inc., and administered by Anna Hakobyan.

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 5 citations 5 total visits 0 complaint visits 3 official inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #765 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 765th out of 1,475 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (70% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 510 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1011 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1011th out of 1,434 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.03.3 This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 516 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,388 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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Places of interest near Paradise Villa

Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Paradise Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 11.08 miles to nearest hospital (Watsonville Community Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Santa Cruz

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
AL
MC
Santa Cruz
132
Facility 132
CA AVG 104
Rank #474 / 1,646
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 59
Rank #111 / 2,058
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,344 / 1,475
45
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,217 / 1,388
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,265 / 1,434
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #926 / 1,504
 79.5% Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant LLC And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Valley Haven
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Santa Cruz (Live Oak)
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 104
Rank #1,159 / 1,646
Yes 56
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #123 / 1,475
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #326 / 1,388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,434
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #604 / 1,504
 56.3% Jesus & Josephine ArcillaPrivate Rooms
Maple House
AL
MC
Santa Cruz (Seabright)
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 104
Rank #1,278 / 1,646
No
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 59
Rank #137 / 2,058
-2-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,415 / 1,504
 50.0% Divine Senior Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Alexandria Victoria
AL
HOS
MC
Santa Cruz (Banana Belt)
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 104
Rank #1,298 / 1,646
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 59
Rank #290 / 2,058
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #271 / 1,475
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #443 / 1,388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,434
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #704 / 1,504
 61.5% Ofelia Jony, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Paradise Villa
AL
MC
RESC
Santa Cruz (Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1,319 / 1,646
No 70
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #765 / 1,475
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,011 / 1,434
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,128 / 1,504
 83.3% A Paradise Villa, IncSuite
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Paradise Villa is located in Santa Cruz, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Villa

What neighborhood is Paradise Villa in?

Paradise Villa is in the Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park neighborhood of Santa Cruz.

Who is the owner of Paradise Villa?

Paradise Villa is legally operated by A Paradise Villa, Inc., and administered by Anna Hakobyan.

Is Paradise Villa in a walkable area?

Paradise Villa has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Paradise Villa?

Paradise Villa's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Paradise Villa been in business?

Paradise Villa has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Paradise Villa?

No, Paradise Villa has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Paradise Villa?

Anna Hakobyan is the administrator of Paradise Villa.

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