Assisted Living Communities in Scotts Valley, CA
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authentic reviews in Scotts Valley, CA below include Assisted Living facility with 1169 reviews. On average in Scotts Valley, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Louanne
5.0
Review of Brookdale Scotts Valley
My dad will move into Brookdale Scotts Valley. We chose it because of a combination of things. There was a good ratio of men to women. The place is very clean, well taken care of, has very friendly...
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Meesook
4.0
Review of Brookdale Scotts Valley
Brookdale Scotts Valley is a very nice place. I like that they provide meals and that it's clean. The manager was nice to show all the options they have: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. The...
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Annalea
4.0
Review of Brookdale Scotts Valley
We had my father-in-law at Brookdale Scotts Valley. They're very caring. Excellent staff. It was a nice facility. They had accommodations that made the financing at least possible. They were able...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living communities in Scotts Valley charge $5,550 per month for housing and services. While this runs $200 above the national norm, it surpasses California’s typical rate by $300. In San Jose and San Francisco, care costs surpass Scotts Valley’s at around $6,000 and $6,319, respectively. On the other hand, seniors in Modesto pay about $1,550 less per month for care, and in Stockton, rates come in about $1,900 lower than in Scotts Valley.
Scotts Valley
$5,550
California
$5,250
United States
$5,350
San Francisco
$6,319
San Jose
$6,000
Modesto
$4,000
Stockton
$3,649
Paying for Assisted Living in Scotts Valley
Assisted living residents in Scotts Valley pay a baseline monthly rate of $5,550.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Scotts Valley
Senior citizens in Scotts Valley, as in all of California, as well as those with a qualifying disability, may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which is a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver that was created by legislation that directed the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In Scotts Valley, assisted living residents pay approximately $5,550 per month for services, making it a relatively cost-effective senior care solution compared to local alternatives. For example, seniors who get private personal care services in their own homes pay about $1,314 more per month for in-home care, and those who require basic skilled nursing services at home, such as medication administration or disease management, pay around $7,007 for home health care. Additionally, nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock medical monitoring and support, along with personal care and meals, charge about $3,800 more per month than assisted living facilities.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Note: Data for Scotts Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Santa Cruz, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Scotts Valley, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

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