Occupancy rate
83%
14% higher than California averageCalifornia average: 73%
Paradise Villa
Assisted Living in Santa Cruz
Paradise Villa
Assisted Living in Santa Cruz
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
6
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 70 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
14% higher than California averageOccupied beds
5 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2022
CountyLos Angeles
Paradise Villa is legally operated by A Paradise Villa, Inc..
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Paradise Villa
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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.
2 visits
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
0 total complaint visits
2 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Show Inspection Reports
3 official inspections
Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.
California average: 4 official inspections
5 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
4 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
1 moderate citation
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Latest inspection
Date
January 7, 2025
Annual Inspection8 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Paradise Villa
Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the January 17, 2024 annual inspection, which was fully compliant with regulations. Earlier reports showed only minor issues, such as a storage closet needing to be cleared during the original licensing process. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2025 cited several deficiencies related mainly to medication storage, staff background clearances, CPR training, and incident reporting, but none were severe or resulted in fines or enforcement actions. These findings suggest some areas for improvement in staff training and medication management, while other aspects like infection control and facility cleanliness remained satisfactory. Several complaint investigations were not applicable, as no complaints were reported.
Compare Assisted Living around Santa Cruz The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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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