Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Santa Cruz, CA below include 26 memory care communities with 482 reviews. On average in Santa Cruz, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3.7
(8 reviews)
"This is one of the best facilities! We moved our dad in here and his health and overall happiness has improved tremendously!! They always seem to have some sort of activity going on & Dad has taken a liking to being involved in those! Thank you to th..."
$3,800
777 Volz Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Twin Lakes Manor. It was just a small place, and I liked it. It was very clean. The residents looked cared for and content. The person who gave me the tour was very friendly and gave me a thorough tour. I liked the grounds. There's a great b..."
$6,200
410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The Maple House staff is proud of our reputation of providing high-quality services to residents. Our mission is to respect our residents' efforts to be as independent as possible, and at the same time, accommodate their changing needs of individual limitations. Our goal is to create a cheerful environment that brings enjoyment and dignity to lives. Services - Basic Services 24-hour onsite caring staffs & emergency call system Basic medication management & administration Nutritious meals & snacks Companion to dining room or in-room meal services Shower assistance twice a week Daily & weekly house keeping Weekly laundry service Communicating needs with doctors, pharmacies, & related parties, making arrangements for medical, transportation & other needs Supervised daily group activities Religious services, if desired Additional Services The following additional services are offered at reasonable extra cost: Special meal service Wander guard system & services Incontinent management Hospice services In room cable or satellite TV, & wireless internet Dry-cleaning Professional hair and nail services Companion services To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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2000 Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
The Maple House staff are proud of our reputation of providing high quality services to residents. Our mission is to respect our residents' efforts to be as independent as possible, and at the same time, accommodate their changing needs of individual limitations. Our goal is to create a cheerful environment that brings enjoyment and dignity to lives. Services - Basic Services 24-hour onsite caring staff & emergency call system Basic medication management & administration Nutritious meals & snacks Companion to the dining room or in-room meal services Shower assistance twice a week Daily & weekly housekeeping Weekly laundry service Communicating needs with doctors, pharmacies, & related parties, making arrangements for medical, transportation & other needs Supervised daily group activities Religious services, if desired Additional Services The following additional services are offered at reasonable extra cost: Special meal service Wander guard system & services Incontinent management Hospice services In-room cable or satellite TV, & wireless internet Dry-cleaning Professional hair and nail services Companion services To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$5,850
160 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I toured Westwind Memory Care. They had a lot of activities. There was a lot going on that was interesting for the people. Like they had flower arranging going on, and people were flower arranging, and then in another room they had a cultural event t..."
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80 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
4.2
(20 reviews)
"Sunshine Villa was a very nice building. The atmosphere was lovely, and it was an interesting location to have, it is on the hill, just by the ocean. Although they didn't have as much of a view of the ocean, they were right there sort of next to it. ..."
$3,470
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1380 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, MorningStar at West San Jose offers a vibrant and welcoming senior living experience at 1380 S De Anza Boulevard in San Jose, California. This thoughtfully designed community provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, catering to a wide range of lifestyles and care needs. Whether residents are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle or specialized memory support, MorningStar delivers exceptional care in a setting that blends comfort with elegance. Residents at MorningStar enjoy a wide variety of amenities and services that enhance daily living and promote wellness. The beautifully maintained grounds feature garden areas and patios perfect for relaxing or socializing. Inside, the community offers a spa, fitness room, coffee shop, and even an on-site beauty and barber shop. Services like housekeeping, linen, and laundry care make life easier, while transportation services provide access to local outings and appointments. A rich calendar of activities—including music, yoga, book clubs, arts and crafts, and excursions—ensures there's always something meaningful to participate in. Dining is a pleasure with in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the elegant dining room, and the option for room service, all with accommodations for special diets and guest visits. What sets MorningStar at West San Jose apart is its multicultural, compassionate approach to care and communication. Staff members speak English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Mandarin, and Hindi, creating a deeply inclusive environment. A secured gate offers peace of mind, especially for families with loved ones in Memory Care, while the personalized attention and commitment to dignity shine through in every interaction. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and cultural attractions, MorningStar provides not just a place to live—but a place to thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,200
1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also lives there so they take care of the place very well, it's very clean. The food is excellent, and because there's only six residents,..."
$6,000
429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Sonnet Hill Senior Living. They assisted him with his medications. They coordinated with Kaiser to get him his own wheelchair and provided meals, they have activities there, but he didn't participate in those. They're doing his laund..."
$5,950
147 Crescent Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is at Crescent Oaks Memory Care. It's a nice place. I like everything about them. Their program director is really good because she's always got parties going on and she decorates everything for them. They have such a good time with all the a..."
$7,000
919 Rosette Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ..."
$5,500
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23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(64 reviews)
"I toured The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It's a clean facility with many amenities that I would be interested in. The staff was very knowledgeable. She knew what she was talking about, and I was impressed with her. It would be more what I was lookin..."
$9,990
1110 Cass St., Monterey, CA 93940
4.8
(9 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Monterey was very nice and clean. There seemed to be a lot of activities. All the people I met and interacted with were great. They seemed to have a passion for what they're doing. They had something for them to do all the time, painting,..."
$3,695
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200 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
4.7
(39 reviews)
"I toured The Park Lane. They showed me what all of them looked like, the one bedroom. They also showed me the outside amenities and the inside amenities, and some other rooms were not attached to the main building. He showed me those as well, which I..."
$3,515
290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906
4.5
(5 reviews)
"We chose Vista Harden Ranch for my relative because of the pricing. The whole staff is nice. The communication is excellent and they're always willing to answer any questions I have. It's a very clean facility. He's gained 25 pounds since he's been t..."
$3,495
16515 Butterfield Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
4.5
(12 reviews)
"Our tour at Loma Clara Senior Living went well. It seemed to have good options as far as activities, and there seemed to be a fairly lively community there. The staff was professional and informational. I think the place was pretty clean. I didn't se..."
$4,645
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1660 Gaton Drive, San Jose, CA 95125
4.4
(51 reviews)
"I toured Atria Willow Glen. I liked that one. I would recommend it. It was clean and well-organized. The people that I talked to seemed to be happy. The staff seemed to be well informed. They seemed to work together well. They were all groomed. Their..."
$4,995
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1039 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
4.4
(29 reviews)
"My mother-in-law will be moving into Belmont Village Sunnyvale. Tim, the sales guy, was very detailed. He asked a lot of questions as to what my mother-in-law's needs were. And I felt that because he was so detailed in trying to understand what her n..."
$6,005
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1320 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901
4.4
(21 reviews)
"We loved Ivy Park at Salinas. It was very well run and maintained, but I think the size of it would make it easy for some people to kind of get lost in the big crowd. It was nice for a retirement community, but it was too big for what we wanted. The ..."
$4,595
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175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
4.4
(39 reviews)
"My wife moved to Atria Sunnyvale. The facility was nice and clean, and everything was well organized. The rooms are fine. I was impressed with the gentleman that gave me the tour. He was very thorough in explaining everything about how their program ..."
$3,995
Memory Care
Joyce
5.0
Review of Westwind Memory Care
I toured Westwind Memory Care. They had a lot of activities. There was a lot going on that was interesting for the people. Like they had flower arranging going on, and people were flower arranging,...
Memory Care
Rory
5.0
Review of Westwind Memory Care
My mom moved into Westwind Memory Care. We chose it because it just seemed like it had the right kind of environment and a smaller amount of people that live there together. One of the things we...
Memory Care
Donald
4.0
Review of Sunshine Villa
My mother is in Sunshine Villa. It's a community set up on top of a hill. It's got a beautiful inner quad individual units and all the meals are there. They have recreational activities, exercise...
Memory care in Santa Cruz is hundreds of dollars over the state norm of $6,563 and the national average of $5,625. Seniors can save about $1,900 per month by opting for care in Modesto, and in Stockton, care costs are even more competitive at $4,561. In San Jose, rates are considerably higher than in Santa Cruz at $7,500, and in San Francisco, care costs exceed Santa Cruz’s norm by $960.
Santa Cruz
$6,938
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
San Francisco
$7,899
Stockton
$4,561
Modesto
$5,000
San Jose
$7,500
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Santa Cruz, seniors pay about $6,938 per month for memory care.
In Santa Cruz there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
In Santa Cruz, the memory care cost of $6,938 per month is considerably higher than the cost of assisted living, which offers residential services for seniors without dementia for $5,550 per month. Older adults in the early stages of dementia may live in their own homes and pay $6,864 for in-home care and $7,007 for home health care, which is comparable to the cost of memory care. Nursing home care is considerably more costly than memory care, with rates starting at $10,646 per month.
Memory Care
$6,938
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,007
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Santa Cruz seniors and families affected by Alzheimer’s have access to a large support network that can help them navigate care options and connect with field experts. Through the following resources, residents can find financial and legal experts, advocates and benefits advisors who can help them find ways to pay for residential dementia care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada | (831) 647-9890 | The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 helpline seniors and families in Santa Cruz can call for reassurance and guidance with taking the next steps after a diagnosis. The chapter also oversees virtual and in-person support groups and has a lending library with materials that cover dementia-related topics. |
| Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties | (831) 688-0400 | The Seniors Council houses the Area Agency on Aging for the region. This nonprofit agency has specialists who refer seniors and families to local financial and legal advisors, medical equipment loan programs and prescription drug assistance. The agency can also help individuals connect with local support groups and dementia services. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties | (831) 429-1913 | The local long-term care ombudsman visits dementia care facilities in the region to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and to help facilities develop solutions for unmet care needs. The ombudsman can also advocate on seniors’ behalf in family disputes regarding long-term care or in instances of involuntary discharges. |
| Senior Legal Services | (831) 426-8824 | Senior Legal Services provides free legal advocacy and information for older adults and families affected by Alzheimer’s and can assist with issues such as applying for public benefits, using assets to cover dementia care and assigning guardianship and powers of attorney. The office can also help with understanding memory care contracts. |
| Santa Cruz County Veterans Services Office | (831) 454-7276 | The Santa Cruz Veterans Services Office has advisors and specialists who screen for eligibility for Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, which provide funds that can be used toward memory care. It can also determine whether an individual qualifies for veterans’ home placement. |
| Downtown Senior Center | (831) 420-6180 | The Downtown Senior Center has information specialists and volunteers who provide recommendations and referrals to dementia resources in the community, including support groups and informational workshops. It also provides blood pressure screenings and free income tax filing assistance. |
In Santa Cruz, as well as the rest of California, memory care facilities are licensed as assisted living facilities, and they’re regulated by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This division has strict licensing standards, which it imposes through an initial licensure process and regular inspections.
Santa Cruz Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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