Occupancy rate
83%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Paradise Villa
Assisted Living in Santa Cruz
Paradise Villa
Assisted Living in Santa Cruz
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.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 70 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2022
CountyLos Angeles
Paradise Villa is legally operated by A Paradise Villa, Inc., and administrated by Hakobyan, Anna.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Paradise Villa
Assisted Living
Memory 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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
January 7, 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.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 10).↓ 50% better |
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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.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% 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.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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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.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 7).↓ 71% 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 |
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 a clean 2024 review but seven deficiencies cited in the January 7, 2025 inspection mainly involving medication storage, staff clearances, CPR training, and incident reporting. The 2025 inspection found unlocked injections in the refrigerator, missing fingerprint and LIC 508 clearances for all staff, and failure to submit incident reports after medication refusal. No complaints were substantiated, and the record shows a decline from full compliance in 2024 to multiple regulatory lapses in 2025.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Assisted Living in California
Paradise Villa is located in Santa Cruz, California.
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3.9 miles from city center
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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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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