Large community · Licensed for 96 · Soquel
Westmont of Santa Cruz
5630 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073Licensed since 2026
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Languages spoken: EnglishReported on Caring.com · September 9, 2026
- Licensed for 96: a large care communityThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 96 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 10 residents
Not on file: bedridden approval.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 96 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR (10). DELAYED EGRESS IN MEMORY CARE.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Medicines
Level of medication service: reminders only
Caring.com · September 9, 2026
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 10 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Westmont of Santa Cruz: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,800a month to start
Likely $3,700–$6,100
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Costs & moving in
Payment methodsCheck
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$4,800likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,800likely $3,700–$6,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 communities with 50 or more beds within 23 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.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,700–$6,250
- $4,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,550–$9,400
- $7,300
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,995 to $7,525
24 homes like this within 23 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,150–$6,450.
- Aegis Assisted Living of AptosAptos · 1.7 mi · Large community$6,080Listed on its own website · private apartments, starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Dominican OaksSanta Cruz · 2.3 mi · Large community$6,510Listed on its own website · one bedroom · seen October 5, 2026
- Westwind Memory CareSanta Cruz · 4.6 mi · Large community$5,750Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory CareSanta Cruz · 4.8 mi · Large community$4,295Listed on AssistedLiving.com · seen September 9, 2026
- Brookdale Scotts ValleyScotts Valley · 6.7 mi · Large community$4,015Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Montecito ManorWatsonville · 11 mi · Large community$4,150Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Belmont Village Los GatosSan Jose · 18 mi · Large community$7,525Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Merrill Gardens at GilroyGilroy · 19 mi · Large community$3,995Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Marbella San JoseSan Jose · 19 mi · Large community$5,250Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Loma Clara Senior LivingMorgan Hill · 19 mi · Large community$5,395Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Avella at AlmadenSan Jose · 19 mi · Large community$4,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Westmont of Morgan HillMorgan Hill · 20 mi · Large community$4,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Carlton Plaza of San JoseSan Jose · 20 mi · Large community$5,995Listed on its own website · apartments at carlton san jose currently · seen October 27, 2026
- Novelle Senior LivingSan Jose · 20 mi · Large community$4,995Listed on its own website · novelle begins at approximately · seen October 27, 2026
- Lincoln Glen Assisted Living CenterSan Jose · 20 mi · Large community$4,250Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Merrill Gardens at CampbellCampbell · 21 mi · Large community$4,900Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Atria Willow GlenSan Jose · 21 mi · Large community$4,495Listed on its own website · seen October 27, 2026
- Campbell VillageCampbell · 21 mi · Large community$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Villa FontanaSan Jose · 21 mi · Large community$4,390Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Westgate VillaSan Jose · 21 mi · Large community$4,990Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- The Watermark at San JoseSan Jose · 22 mi · Large community$4,995Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Merrill Gardens at Willow GlenSan Jose · 22 mi · Large community$4,500Listed on its own website · starting price for senior living · seen October 27, 2026
- Ivy Park at San TomasSan Jose · 22 mi · Large community$5,095Listed on its own website · studio apartments · seen October 27, 2026
- Oakmont of San JoseSan Jose · 22 mi · Large community$6,495Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 communities with 50 or more beds within 23 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.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.
Rooms & the spaces they will use (8)Shared / companion rooms · Outdoor space · Kitchenette in the unit
Shared / companion roomsReported no
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceGarden
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasCommunal dining room
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (2)Meals served in the room · Family may eat with the resident
Meals served in the room
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Exercise or fitness program · Trips outside the home
Exercise or fitness programYoga/stretching
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Residents may bring a pet
Residents may bring a pet
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (2)Transport for group outings · Office or phone hours as published
Transport for group outings
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Office or phone hours as publishedOpen 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week · Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week!
Reported on westmontliving.com · source dated March 6, 2026.
Where it is
5630 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #435202987 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20263 state visits · 3 documents
Sep 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Marcella Tarin and Marcela Yanez conducted a case management incident visit. LPAs stated the purpose of the visit. On 8/24/2026 LPA Tarin received a call from Resident Services Director (RSD) Valentine Mathangani, who called to report that aresident, referred to as R1, had exited the Memory Care (2nd floor) delayed egress doors, and made it down to the first floor lobby front door area on 8/20/2026. RSD stated R1 was not injured during the incident, and R1's responsible party was notified. On 8/25/2026 an incident report was submitted by the facility to CCLD regarding the above incident noted. During today's visit, LPAs toured the second floor memory care with ED and RSD. LPAs observed the delayed egress doors in Memory Care to be functioning properly when tested by ED and LPAs. All exits and passageways were free and clear of obstruction. LPAs requested pertinent documentation. LPAs determined this incident requires further investigation. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted ED and a copy of this report was providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2026
Jul 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin conducted an announced Prelicensing visit. LPA met with Applicant Cassondra Bradford, Regional Vice President and Maintenance Director Robert Bianchi. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. No residents were present during inspection. Per the facility fire clearance, the facility has an approved capacity for 96 NON-AMBULATORY. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility with Applicant and Maintenance Director, to include all three floors of the facility, dining areas, kitchens, activity areas, laundry room, stairways and med rooms. LPA observed the facility has a wooden fence around the exterior of the facility, with no bodies of water observed. All exits and passageways were free and clear of obstruction. The facility front living area has a fire place with a protective screen. LPA touched the protective screen, which was not hot to the touch. The facility has three floors, with Assisted Living (AL) located on all three floors. Memory Care (MC) is located on the second floor, with 23 rooms. The MC is equipped with delayed egress doors, which functioned properly when tested by the Maintenance Director. Page 1 of 3 LPA inspected 8 random unoccupied resident rooms (2 rooms on first floor, 3 rooms on second floor, and 3 rooms on third floor). LPA measured the water temperature in the above 8 random unoccupied resident rooms, with a range from 108.3 F to 111 F. Each resident room has a pull cord located in the bathroom. Applicant states residents bring in their own furniture and bedding upon moving into the facility. LPA observed Medication rooms are located on the second and third floor, and were observed locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Each medication room had a first aid kit. LPA also observed toxins and cleaning supplies secured in a locked room on the first floor. LPA observed the facility has three kitchens, with the main kitchen located on the third floor. LPA observed each kitchen to have refrigerators and freezers, and observed refrigerator temperatures at 40 F and freezers temperatures at 0 F. LPA observed the facility's laundry room with a 4 washers and 8 dryers. The laundry room is locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The laundry room is located on the third floor. LPA observed the following posters to include the Licensing Complaint Poster, emergency telephone numbers, personal rights, resident council rights and facility sketch. LPA observed an exit door (outside of the MC delayed egress door) leading to the stairwell on the second floor to be equipped with an alarm which alerts the front desk that the door has been opened. Facility was advised to ensure that the licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement. LPA observed the facility to be equipped with fire extinguishers which were last inspected on 4/1/2026. The facility smoke alarm system was tested by the Maintenance Director and functioned properly (auditory alarm and flashing lights). Page 2 of 3 LPA observed a facility van in the parking lot. Applicant states the facility van will used to transport residents to appointments and activities. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. Component III orientation was completed with Applicant. LPA observed the facility is ready to be licensed. However, this report will be submitted to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) and a final review of the application will be conducted. This facility is not yet licensed and is subject to final approval by CAB. Additional requirements may still be required. This report was reviewed with Applicant Cassondra Bradford and a copy of the report was provided. Page 3 of 3 END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2026
Jun 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 96 Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: COREY MILLER-ADMINISTRATOR & MICHAEL O'ROURKE Interview Method: Telephone interview On 6/5/26, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 5, 2026
License holder
Rsf VIII Soquel Opco, LLC;Westmont Living Inc., licensed since 2026.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 6 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Westmont of Santa Cruz
Is Westmont of Santa Cruz licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Westmont of Santa Cruz licensed for?
96 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Westmont of Santa Cruz been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Westmont of Santa Cruz still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Westmont of Santa Cruz cost?
$4,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,700–$6,100. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 communities with 50 or more beds within 23 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.
Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Cruz County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,150 to $6,080 a month, and the middle figure is $5,023 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Westmont of Santa Cruz take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Rsf VIII Soquel Opco, LLC;Westmont Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Westmont Living Inc. — at least 9 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz is 2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Westmont of Santa Cruz keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 10 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Westmont of Santa Cruz license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “WESTMONT OF SANTA CRUZ”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
- License #435202987. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 96 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Rsf VIII Soquel Opco, LLC;Westmont Living Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$6,080 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,800 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,800 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$6,510 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,500 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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