Maple House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Cruz, CA

Maple House

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Santa Cruz, CA

Overview of 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.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
11
Bed community size
22-bed community Rank #1278 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1278th out of 1,646 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1415 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1415th out of 1,504 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #137 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 2,058 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
50%
Rank #1305 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1305th out of 1,492 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
11 / 22
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 12, 2024
CountySanta Cruz
RCFE Number445202947

Ownership & Operating Entity

Maple House is legally operated by Divine Senior Care Inc., and administered by Ronnie Lising.

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 0 citations 2 total visits 0 complaint visits 1 official inspection
We don't publish a score for assisted living residences with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for California assisted living residences: B- 81/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the California benchmark.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 216 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
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 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
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 17 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
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 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?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Maple House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Santa Cruz

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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 LLCStudio / 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 ArcillaPrivate 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 IncPrivate / 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, IncPrivate 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, IncSuite

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Maple House is located in Santa Cruz, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

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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