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Assisted Living Explorer

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Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
Oct 2026
We analyzed
8 homes

Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, California

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8 facilities found
Types of Care
Facility Phone Number
Zip Code
ALM Inspection Grade
Pets
Walk Score
Total Inspections
# of Complaint Visits
# of Serious Citations
Years
Occupancy
BBB
Owner/Operator Name
Bed Options
Valley Haven
ALHPMC+1
48
(831) 818-8372
Santa Cruz (Live Oak)
95062
A+
Yes
56 #764 / 1408
9
2 #420 / 1459
0 #1 / 1505
13 #516 / 1473
56.3% #1141 / 1357
–
Jesus & Josephine Arcilla
Private Rooms
Alexandria Victoria
ALHPMC
13
831-429-9137
Santa Cruz (Banana Belt)
95062
B+
No
85 #197 / 1408
9
3 #542 / 1459
0 #1 / 1505
10 #640 / 1473
61.5% #1066 / 1357
–
Ofelia Jony, Inc.
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
ALMC
132
831-291-4601
Santa Cruz
95060
C+
Yes
93 #71 / 1408
45
26 #1301 / 1459
9 #1347 / 1505
6 #869 / 1473
79.5% #603 / 1357
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Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant LLC and Merrill Gardens LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
Paradise Villa
ALMCRE
6
(831) 475-1380
Santa Cruz (Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park)
95062
C
No
70 #484 / 1408
5
0 #1 / 1459
4 #1087 / 1505
4 #1087 / 1473
83.3% #393 / 1357
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A Paradise Villa, Inc.
Suite
Maple House
ALMC
22
831-423-6347
Santa Cruz (Seabright)
95062
A-
No
92 #90 / 1408
2
-
0 #1 / 1505
2 #1269 / 1473
50.0% #1199 / 1357
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Divine Senior Care Inc.
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Maple House II
ALMC
40
831-476-6366
Santa Cruz (Yacht Harbor Manor)
95062
A-
No
74 #396 / 1408
5
-
1 #542 / 1505
1 #1382 / 1473
57.5% #1125 / 1357
–
Divine Senior Care Inc.
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Alexandria Victoria II
ALHPMC
8
831-429-9137
Santa Cruz (Banana Belt)
95062
F
No
85 #197 / 1408
13
7 #820 / 1459
6 #1243 / 1505
52 #3 / 1473
75.0% #711 / 1357
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Ofelia Jony Inc
Suite
Dominican Oaks
AL
142
(831) 462-6257
Santa Cruz
95065
-
Yes
-
11
4
-
35
29.6%
–
Dominican Oaks Corporation
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Facility and inspection data last updated Oct 2026. See our ranking methodology. 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
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01 What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several federal and state programs help cover the cost of senior housing, including Medicaid waivers, the VA Aid & Attendance benefit, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, and state-specific assisted living subsidies. Eligibility varies by income, assets, and care needs.
02 How do you pick the homes you recommend?
We surface every licensed facility in our directory and rank them using publicly reported data — state inspection ratings, occupancy, staffing levels, citations, and price. We do not accept payment for placement in the explorer.
03 Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
04 How much does this service cost?
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05 What services do you offer?
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