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Westwind Memory Care in Santa Cruz offers luxury memory care support driven by a personalized and heartfelt approach to senior care. Everyday living at Westmind is about creating connections and providing engaging experiences among community members. With the staff’s unwavering support and commitment to Alzheimer’s and dementia, residents are guaranteed to feel respected, engaged, and secure in professional hands. Seniors will embrace premier memory care living within a nurturing atmosphere guided by family-like treatment.
At Westwind, residents will navigate a new chapter of dealing with memory loss while maintaining purposeful living. Their exclusive programs, curated for each individual’s holistic wellness, take a compassionate and dignified approach. Residents will immerse themselves in recreational activities, social engagements, ADLs, memory care training, and ADLs that foster a stimulating atmosphere vital for growth.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Westwind Memory Care is legally operated by Seasons Mgt; Sm Santa Cruz Memory; Amv Capital Grp, and administrated by Steven Silacci.
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.
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.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% 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.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 1.2 | 2 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% 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.
| 33 | 16 | This facility has 106% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (33 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 106% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 27 | 13 | This facility has 108% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 108% worse |
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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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% 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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 20 | 10 | This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 100% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent annual inspections in December 2025 and 2024 showing no deficiencies but prior substantiated complaints involving medication mismanagement and failure to report resident incidents. Investigations in 2023 and 2022 cited multiple deficiencies for neglect, failure to follow care plans, and poor incident reporting, including a $9,500 civil penalty related to a resident’s death from unreported injuries. Most complaint investigations since 2024 were unsubstantiated, indicating improvement but past serious compliance issues remain on record.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 330 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Two-story
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Santa Cruz's city center to Westwind Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 13.48 miles to nearest hospital (Watsonville Community Hospital)
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| GlenBrook Health Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Carlsbad | 95 | No | 57 | 4 | 2 | - | 22 | 64.2% | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | Studio |
| Oakmont of Brookside |
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. | Stockton (Brookside) | 81 | Yes | 46 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 96.3% | - | Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC And | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Claremont |
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. | Claremont | 81 | Yes | 14 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 72.8% | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLC | Studio |
| OakView Health Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63 | No | 20 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Westwind Memory Care |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Santa Cruz (Professional & Administrative Zone) | 59 | No | 55 | 3 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 93.2% | - | Seasons Mgt; Sm Santa Cruz Memory; Amv Capital Grp | Studio |
Westwind Memory Care is in the Professional & Administrative Zone neighborhood of Santa Cruz.
The legal owner and operator of Westwind Memory Care is Seasons Mgt; Sm Santa Cruz Memory; Amv Capital Grp.
Westwind Memory Care has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Westwind Memory Care's occupancy is 93%.
Steven Silacci is the administrator of Westwind Memory Care.
Westwind Memory Care has 59 beds.
Westwind Memory Care has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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