Maple House
Maple House is a dedicated assisted living community in Santa Cruz, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can feel at home during their stay. Mealtime assistance, medication management, and mobility support are among the exceptional services dedicated to enriching residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, residents receive high-quality care for their needs and preferences.
Social events, light physical activities, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. With spacious living areas and accessible communal spaces, residents can rest without hassles. Residents also have easy access to beaches and public transportation with its ideal location in Santa Cruz. This assisted living community is a trusted choice for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.
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About this community
Occupancy
Maple House is legally operated by Divine Senior Care Inc., and administered by Ronnie Lising.
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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for California assisted living residences: B- 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 2024 vs. California state average• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 16 | This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | 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 |
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Other visits
| 1 | 7 | This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 1 | 4 | This facility has had 75% fewer official inspections than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Places of interest near Maple House
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Maple House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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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.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 LLC | Studio / 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 Arcilla | Private 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 Inc | Private / 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, Inc | Private 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, Inc | Suite |
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Maple House is located in Santa Cruz, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maple House
What neighborhood is Maple House in?
Maple House is in the Seabright neighborhood of Santa Cruz.
Who is the owner of Maple House?
Maple House is legally operated by Divine Senior Care Inc., and administered by Ronnie Lising.
Is Maple House in a walkable area?
Maple House has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at Maple House?
Maple House's occupancy is 50%.
How long has Maple House been in business?
Maple House has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Maple House?
No, Maple House has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Maple House?
Ronnie Lising is the administrator of Maple House.
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