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.
- Aptos, CA
Aegis Assisted Living of Aptos
Starting rate$6,030a 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenVolunteer programMusic programsReported by the home · sources
- Gardenseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Volunteer programseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Music programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Scheduled daily activitiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Movie nightsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Outdoor programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Resident band or musiciansseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Bridge clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Book clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Bible study groupseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Current events clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Cards / pinochle clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Happy hourseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Cooking classesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Live dance or theater performancesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Holiday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Dancesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Art classesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has karaokeseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Trivia gamesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Live well programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has birthday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Wine tastingseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Walking clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has wii bowlingseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has garden clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Englishseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
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- Santa Cruz, CA
Alexandria Victoria
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - Scotts Valley, CA
Brookdale Scotts Valley
Starting rate$4,015a 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenVolunteer programMusic programsReported by the home · sources
- Gardenseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Volunteer programseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Music programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Scheduled daily activitiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Movie nightsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Outdoor programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Resident band or musiciansseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Book clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Bible study groupseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Current events clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Cards / pinochle clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Happy hourseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Cooking classesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Live dance or theater performancesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Holiday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Art classesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has karaokeseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Trivia gamesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Live well programsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has birthday partiesseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Wine tastingseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has cooking clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Walking clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has wii bowlingseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Has garden clubseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Brain fitness / Dakimaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learningaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Bridge Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Pet-focused Programsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardening Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Men's Clubaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Spanishseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Resident pets allowedseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsseniorly.comDated 2026-08-24 · Observed 2026-09-09
- Vegan optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Corralitos, CA
De Un Amor
Estimated starting rate$4,450a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,900
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 13 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Watsonville, CA
Eastlake Villa Home Care
Estimated starting rate$4,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,850–$6,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 25 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Freedom, CA
Rachelle's Home I
Starting rate$4,000a 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 breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Soquel, CA
Rachelle's Home III
Estimated starting rate$4,650a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 19 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - La Selva Beach, CA
Wesley House II
Estimated starting rate$4,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes 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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Ben Lomond, CA
Wrc-2
Estimated starting rate$3,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 15 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Alexandria Victoria 2
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairCDSS 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 - Watsonville, CA
Montecito Manor
Starting rate$4,150a 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 breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - Aptos, CA
Seaview Guest Home
Starting rate$4,800a 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - La Selva Beach, CA
Wesley House III
Estimated starting rate$4,250a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes 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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Dominican Oaks
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Watsonville, CA
Rachelle's Home II
Estimated starting rate$4,600a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 15 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Hanover Guest Home
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeGardenActivities On-siteFilipinoReported by the home · sources
- Gardencaring.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Filipinoaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Watsonville, CA
Rillera's Guest Home
Estimated starting rate$3,900a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 14 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Live in Serenity
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteaplaceformom.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Watsonville, CA
Rillera's Guest Home 2
Estimated starting rate$4,300a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 14 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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Maple House II
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
The Maple House
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources
- Activities On-siteassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
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- Santa Cruz, CA
Mariposa.Sc740.LLC
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Paradise Assisted Care
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?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
DementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS 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 - Santa Cruz, CA
Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
Ask: “What is the full monthly cost, and what could add to it?”
See the full cost breakdownCare in the state record
WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedriddenCDSS public record · Sep 13, 2026
Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.
See full state recordDaily lifeResident Band or MusiciansTrivia GamesWine TastingReported by the home · sources
- Resident Band or Musiciansassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Trivia Gamesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Wine Tastingassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Holiday Partiesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Current Events Clubassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Dance or Theater Performancesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Brain fitness / Dakimassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Musical Performancesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learningassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Bridge Clubassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- BBQs or Picnicsassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Karaokeassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Pet-focused Programsassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Dancesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Happy Hourassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Gardening Clubassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Book Clubassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Activities On-siteassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Cooking Classesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Community Service Programsassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Birthday Partiesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Live Well Programsassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Art Classesassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Englishassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Spanishassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
- Vegetarian optionsassistedliving.comObserved 2026-09-09
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A guide to care in Santa Cruz County.
- Licensed care homes
- 28
- Homes with 6 or fewer beds
- 6
- ALW program listings
- 0
CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 13, 2026; DHCS program list as of September 23, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.
Read the county overview
Santa Cruz County has 28 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly (RCFEs) on the California Department of Social Services licensing record, last refreshed September 13, 2026: 6 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 8 mid-size (7–15), and 14 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). None appear on Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver participant list (DHCS as of September 23, 2026). Countywide, assisted living typically runs $6,000–$9,000/mo and small board-and-care homes $5,000–$8,000/mo (market ranges compiled June 2026); 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.
Which cities in Santa Cruz County have licensed care homes?
As of September 13, 2026, CDSS licensing records place Santa Cruz County's 28 licensed residential care homes across 9 cities and communities. The 2 cities with three or more licensed homes are linked below with home counts — each city page lists every licensed home free, with capacity, care clearances, and inspection history. Every home in the smaller communities is named further down, with its address and a link to its state record.
- Santa Cruz (13)
- Watsonville (5)
Smaller communities in Santa Cruz County
Aptos (2 licensed homes) — Aegis Assisted Living of Aptos, 125 Heather Terrace; Seaview Guest Home, 7321 Mesa Drive
Ben Lomond (1 licensed home) — Wrc-2, 174 Willowbrook Drive
Corralitos (1 licensed home) — De Un Amor, 460 Eureka Canyon Rd
Freedom (1 licensed home) — Rachelle's Home I, 99 Airport Blvd
La Selva Beach (2 licensed homes) — Wesley House II, 121 La Selva Drive; Wesley House III, 123 La Selva Drive
Scotts Valley (1 licensed home) — Brookdale Scotts Valley, 100 Lockewood Ln
Soquel (2 licensed homes) — Rachelle's Home III, 4101 Fairway Drive; Westmont of Santa Cruz, 5630 Soquel Drive
Which kinds of care are licensed in Santa Cruz County?
Each page below lists every licensed Santa Cruz County home that matches that care type. CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 13, 2026; homes are listed alphabetically, never ranked. A care approval that is not on file is not a "no" — the record simply holds nothing today.
Does Santa Cruz County have homes that take Medi-Cal?
Not through the Assisted Living Waiver here. The ALW — the Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted-living care services, though not room and board — has licensed participating homes in 15 California counties, and DHCS enrollment records as of September 23, 2026 list none in Santa Cruz County. The statewide Medi-Cal page linked below names every participating county and home, free.
Assisted living on Medi-Cal in California — every ALW home, by county
What does assisted living cost in Santa Cruz County?
California's state record carries no per-home prices, so we publish county-level market context only: 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 ranges compiled June 2026 — planning bands, not quotes; confirm pricing with each home). For SSI recipients, California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07 per month — $1,444.07 of it is the room-and-board portion paid to the home, and $182 stays with the resident as a personal-needs allowance.
What do state inspections show for Santa Cruz County care homes?
Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 89 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 26 of Santa Cruz County's 28 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 13, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored — so open any home in the list above to read its record.
All 28 licensed homes in Santa Cruz County, A–Z
Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 13, 2026. Grouped by city and listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.
Aptos (2)
- Aegis Assisted Living of AptosWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
- Seaview Guest HomeWheelchairHospice
Ben Lomond (1)
- Wrc-2Wheelchair
Corralitos (1)
- De Un AmorWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
Freedom (1)
- Rachelle's Home IWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
La Selva Beach (2)
- Wesley House IIWheelchairHospiceBedridden
- Wesley House IIIWheelchairHospiceBedridden
Santa Cruz (13)
- Alexandria VictoriaWheelchairHospice
- Alexandria Victoria 2Wheelchair
- Dominican OaksWheelchairHospice
- Hanover Guest HomeWheelchairHospice
- Live in SerenityWheelchairHospiceBedridden
- Maple House IIWheelchairMemory careHospice
- The Maple HouseWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
- Mariposa.Sc740.LLCWheelchairHospiceBedridden
- Paradise Assisted CareMemory careHospiceBedridden
- Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory CareWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
- Twin Lakes ManorWheelchairHospice
- Valley Haven IIIWheelchairHospiceBedridden
- Westwind Memory CareWheelchairHospiceBedridden
Scotts Valley (1)
- Brookdale Scotts ValleyWheelchairHospice
Soquel (2)
- Rachelle's Home IIIWheelchairHospiceBedridden
- Westmont of Santa CruzWheelchairMemory careHospice
Watsonville (5)
- Eastlake Villa Home CareWheelchairMemory careHospiceBedridden
- Montecito ManorWheelchairHospice
- Rachelle's Home IIWheelchairHospiceBedridden
- Rillera's Guest HomeWheelchairHospice
- Rillera's Guest Home 2WheelchairHospice