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Assisted Living Explorer

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Reviewed by
Jordan Weiss, PhD
Last updated
Sep 2026
We analyzed
7 homes

Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, California

7 facilities found
Facility and inspection data last updated Sep 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.
Types of Care
Facility Phone Number
Zip Code
Pets
Walk Score
Total Inspections
# of Complaint Visits
# of Serious Citations
Years
Occupancy
BBB
Owner/Operator Name
Bed Options
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
ALMC
132
831-291-4601
Santa Cruz
95060
Yes
93 #71 / 1411
45
26 #1135 / 1292
9 #1184 / 1338
6 #777 / 1299
79.5% #501 / 1202
-
Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant LLC and Merrill Gardens LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
Maple House
ALMC
22
831-423-6347
Santa Cruz (Seabright)
95062
No
92 #90 / 1411
2
-
0 #1 / 1338
2 #1135 / 1299
50.0% #1064 / 1202
-
Divine Senior Care Inc.
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Valley Haven
ALHPMCRC
48
(831) 818-8372
Santa Cruz (Live Oak)
95062
Yes
56 #765 / 1411
9
2 #310 / 1292
0 #1 / 1338
13 #472 / 1299
56.3% #1007 / 1202
-
Jesus & Josephine Arcilla
Private Rooms
Alexandria Victoria
ALHPMC
13
831-429-9137
Santa Cruz (Banana Belt)
95062
No
85 #197 / 1411
9
3 #418 / 1292
0 #1 / 1338
10 #588 / 1299
61.5% #938 / 1202
-
Ofelia Jony, Inc.
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Paradise Villa
ALMCRE
6
(831) 475-1380
Santa Cruz (Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park)
95062
No
70 #485 / 1411
5
0 #1 / 1292
4 #943 / 1338
4 #964 / 1299
83.3% #335 / 1202
-
A Paradise Villa, Inc.
Suite
Maple House II
ALMC
40
831-476-6366
Santa Cruz (Yacht Harbor Manor)
95062
No
74 #397 / 1411
5
-
1 #451 / 1338
1 #1224 / 1299
57.5% #991 / 1202
-
Divine Senior Care Inc.
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Alexandria Victoria II
ALHPMC
8
831-429-9137
Santa Cruz (Banana Belt)
95062
No
85 #197 / 1411
13
7 #669 / 1292
6 #1085 / 1338
52 #3 / 1299
75.0% #607 / 1202
-
Ofelia Jony Inc
Suite
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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?
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