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Offering assisted living with memory care services in a comfortable and secure environment, Paradise Villa Assisted Living & Memory Care is just a short distance from the scenic Santa Cruz coastline. Their staff is dedicated to providing personalized care plans that meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents can receive assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation.
This assisted living community also features a secured memory care wing with specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The facility includes amenities like a common area for socializing, a beautifully landscaped courtyard with walking paths, and a patio for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean air.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Paradise Villa is legally operated by A Paradise Villa, Inc., and administrated by Anna Hakobyan.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Near the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near 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.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% 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.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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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 2021.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 3.3 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% 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.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% 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.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Paradise Villa's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 11.08 miles to nearest hospital (Watsonville Community Hospital)
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Paradise Villa 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
13
Rank
#984 / 1485 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#582 / 1249 | Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant LLC; Merrill Gardens LLC | Suite |
| 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
13
Rank
#565 / 1485 |
56.3%
Facility
56.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1077 / 1249 | Jesus & Josephine Arcilla | Suite |
| 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
13
Rank
#1387 / 1485 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1135 / 1249 | 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
13
Rank
#660 / 1485 |
61.5%
Facility
61.5%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1013 / 1249 | Ofelia Jony, Inc. | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Paradise Villa |
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 (Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park) | 6 | No | 70 | 3 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1094 / 1485 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#404 / 1249 | A Paradise Villa, Inc. | Suite |
Paradise Villa is in the Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park neighborhood of Santa Cruz.
The legal owner and operator of Paradise Villa is A Paradise Villa, Inc..
Paradise Villa has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Paradise Villa's occupancy is 83%.
Anna Hakobyan is the administrator of Paradise Villa.
Paradise Villa has 6 beds.
Paradise Villa has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
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