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Care homes in Santa Cruz

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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.

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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Alexandria Victoria

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 13 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,400a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    (831) 429-9137
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Alexandria Victoria 2

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 8 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    Wheelchair

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    (831) 429-9137
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Dominican Oaks

    Large communityLicensed for 142 residents

    Starting rate$4,890a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living one bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
    Daily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources

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    (831) 462-6257
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Hanover Guest Home

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 15 residents

    Starting rate$2,750a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeGardenActivities On-siteFilipinoReported by the home · sources

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    (831) 426-0618
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Live in Serenity

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 32 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,300a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources

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    (831) 818-8372
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Maple House II

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 40 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,500

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 21 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    (831) 476-6366
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    The Maple House

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 22 residents

    Starting rate$5,500a month to startListed by the home on AssistedLiving.com · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on AssistedLiving.com, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources

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    (831) 423-6347
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Mariposa.Sc740.LLC

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 14 residents

    Estimated starting rate$5,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,900

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 22 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    (831) 313-8155
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Paradise Assisted Care

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 39 residents

    Starting rate$3,800a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    DementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    (831) 475-1386
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care

    Large communityLicensed for 132 residents

    Starting rate$4,295a month to startListed by the home on AssistedLiving.com · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on AssistedLiving.com, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeResident Band or MusiciansTrivia GamesWine TastingReported by the home · sources

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    (831) 459-8400
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Twin Lakes Manor

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 12 residents

    Starting rate$4,250a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifePrivate roomsReported by the home · sources
    • Private roomsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09

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    (831) 477-1100
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Valley Haven III

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 48 residents

    Starting rate$3,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

    See the full cost breakdown
    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
    Daily lifeGardenActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources

    Website details can change. Confirm the preferences that matter before choosing.

    (831) 818-8372
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    Santa Cruz, CA

    Westwind Memory Care

    Large communityLicensed for 59 residents

    Starting rate$5,750a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

    Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”

    See the full cost breakdown
    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
    Daily lifeBBQs or PicnicsPet-focused ProgramsDancesReported by the home · sources

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    (831) 421-9100

A guide to care in Santa Cruz.

Licensed care homes
13
Homes with 6 or fewer beds
0
ALW program listings
0

CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 13, 2026; DHCS program list, checked September 13, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.

Read the local overview

Santa Cruz has 13 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly on the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) licensing record, last refreshed September 13, 2026: 0 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 5 mid-size homes (7–15), and 8 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). None appear on Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver participant list (DHCS, checked September 13, 2026). For county-level context, assisted living in Santa Cruz County typically runs $6,000–$9,000/mo and small board-and-care homes $5,000–$8,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.

All 13 licensed care homes in Santa Cruz

Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 13, 2026. Listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.

  • Alexandria Victoria

    Mid-size home · licensed for 13 · 226 Morrissey Boulevard · License #445202518

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Alexandria Victoria 2

    Mid-size home · licensed for 8 · 228 Morrissey Blvd · License #445202625

    LicensedWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Dominican Oaks

    Large community · licensed for 142 · 3400 Paul Sweet Road · License #440708773

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Hanover Guest Home

    Mid-size home · licensed for 15 · 813 Hanover Street · License #440703228

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Live in Serenity

    Mid-size home · licensed for 32 · 1340 17Th Ave · License #445202635

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Maple House II

    Mid-size home · licensed for 40 · 2000 Brommer Street · License #445202946

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • The Maple House

    Mid-size home · licensed for 22 · 410 Pennsylvania Avenue · License #445202947

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Mariposa.Sc740.LLC

    Mid-size home · licensed for 14 · 740 17Th Ave · License #445203000

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Paradise Assisted Care

    Mid-size home · licensed for 39 · 2177 17Th Ave · License #445202851

    LicensedDementiaHospiceBedridden
  • Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care

    Large community · licensed for 132 · 80 Front Street · License #445202756

    LicensedDementiaHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Twin Lakes Manor

    Mid-size home · licensed for 12 · 777 Volz Lane · License #445202247

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatory
  • Valley Haven III

    Mid-size home · licensed for 48 · 2266 Chanticleer Ave. · License #445202401

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden
  • Westwind Memory Care

    Large community · licensed for 59 · 160 Jewell Street · License #445202597

    LicensedHospiceWheelchair / non-ambulatoryBedridden

Which care homes are licensed in Santa Cruz?

As of September 13, 2026, the California Department of Social Services licensing record lists 13 residential care facilities for the elderly with an active license in Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County). Each appears in the full alphabetical list above with its licensed capacity, license status, state-recorded care clearances, and a link to its complete state record on this site.

Is “board and care” different from “assisted living” in Santa Cruz?

The label follows licensed capacity, not a different license. Of Santa Cruz's 13 licensed homes, 0 are small board-and-care homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, 5 are mid-size homes licensed for 7–15, and 8 are larger assisted-living communities licensed for 16 or more (CDSS license-capacity records, refreshed September 13, 2026). All hold the same state RCFE license.

Does Medi-Cal help pay for assisted living in Santa Cruz?

Not through the Assisted Living Waiver here. The ALW — Medi-Cal's program that pays for assisted-living care services, not room and board — operates in a limited set of California counties, and no Santa Cruz County home appears on the DHCS participant list, checked September 13, 2026. The statewide Medi-Cal page lists every participating county and home.

Assisted living on Medi-Cal in California

What do state records show for care homes in Santa Cruz?

Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 47 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 12 of Santa Cruz's 13 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 13, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored or summarized. Open any home in the list above to read its record.