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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Alexandria Victoria is legally operated by Ofelia Jony, Inc., and administrated by Jr. John Gryspos.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations 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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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Alexandria Victoria is located in Santa Cruz, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Cruz (Beach & Boardwalk Commercial District) | 132 | Yes | 93 | 4 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1222 / 1397 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1033 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
11
Rank
#844 / 1365 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#582 / 1289 | Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant LLC; Merrill Gardens LLC | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Valley Haven |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Cruz (Live Oak) | 48 | Yes | 56 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#323 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
11
Rank
#441 / 1365 |
56.3%
Facility
56.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1077 / 1289 | Jesus & Josephine Arcilla | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Maple House II |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Santa Cruz (Yacht Harbor Manor) | 40 | No | 74 | 1 | - | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1259 / 1365 |
57.5%
Facility
57.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1064 / 1289 | Divine Senior Care Inc. | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Maple House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Cruz (Seabright) | 22 | No | 92 | 1 | - | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1259 / 1365 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1135 / 1289 | Divine Senior Care Inc. | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Alexandria Victoria |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Cruz (Banana Belt) | 13 | No | 85 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#440 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
11
Rank
#541 / 1365 |
61.5%
Facility
61.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1013 / 1289 | Ofelia Jony, Inc. | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Alexandria Victoria is in the Banana Belt neighborhood of Santa Cruz.
The legal owner and operator of Alexandria Victoria is Ofelia Jony, Inc..
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.
Alexandria Victoria's occupancy is 62%.
Jr. John Gryspos is the administrator of Alexandria Victoria.
Alexandria Victoria has 13 beds.
Alexandria Victoria has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
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