Alexandria Victoria

Overview of Alexandria Victoria

Alexandria Victoria is an assisted living community in Santa Cruz, California that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents, with a charming location that captures the essence of coastal living. They provide assistance with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Seniors settling into this assisted living home for the golden years can also enjoy a variety of amenities, including a spacious common area for socializing, a beauty salon/barber shop, and scheduled transportation for errands and appointments. Alexandria Victoria strives to create a sense of community and belonging for its residents through social and recreational activities, including outings to explore the nearby beaches and pier.

Facility Direct Line (831) 429-9137 john@alexandriavictoria.com

13-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

10 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

62%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

8 / 13

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceFebruary 1, 2016

CountySanta Cruz

Alexandria Victoria is legally operated by Ofelia Jony, Inc., and administered by John Gryspos, Jr.

Touring HoursMON-FRI 9:00-5:00, SAT-SUN 10:00 – 5:00

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 1 citation 9 total visits 3 complaint visits 4 official inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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 2023 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	1	4	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 Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	9	16	This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #442 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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 assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	3	10	This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

February 4, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with only a technical violation for missing 2025 staff training documents, which the administrator planned to submit by February 5.
May 31, 2024 inspection cited one deficiency for failing to update the annual medical assessment for a resident with dementia as required by regulation.
Multiple complaint investigations in 2024 and 2025 found all allegations unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies cited related to resident care or safety.

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 staff: 5 Residents

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Three Meals Per Day

1.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Alexandria Victoria's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 12.36 miles to nearest hospital (Watsonville Community Hospital)

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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228 Morrissey Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States

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What neighborhood is Alexandria Victoria in?

Alexandria Victoria is in the Banana Belt neighborhood of Santa Cruz.

Who is the owner of Alexandria Victoria?

Alexandria Victoria is legally operated by Ofelia Jony, Inc., and administered by Jr. John Gryspos.

Is Alexandria Victoria in a walkable area?

Alexandria Victoria has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Alexandria Victoria?

Alexandria Victoria's occupancy is 62%.

How long has Alexandria Victoria been in business?

Alexandria Victoria has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Alexandria Victoria?

No, Alexandria Victoria has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Alexandria Victoria?

Jr. John Gryspos is the administrator of Alexandria Victoria.

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