Paradise Villa
2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
3.8
(8 reviews)
"Paradise Villa is a unique medium -sized community. It’s one-of-a-kind design allows us to capture the nice homey atmosphere of a dwelling. ..."
READ MORESet along the central California coast, Santa Cruz is a city that's home to around 62,000 residents. About 12% of the population are seniors aged 65 and older, which may put them at a high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in every nine American seniors is currently living with a cognitive impairment, and rates are on the rise. Fortunately, Santa Cruz has several dementia care programs in place to combat this issue, and it's been successful in decreasing the rate of Alzheimer's-related deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths in the city dropped by about 7.7% between 2016 and 2020.
Memory care facilities are very helpful in this effort. These communities offer a secure environment where seniors with dementia have access to support from highly trained, 24/7 care staff. This guide offers includes an overview of what living in Santa Cruz is like for seniors, how much memory care services cost and where individuals with dementia can find local support programs and services.
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2177 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
3.8
(8 reviews)
"Paradise Villa is a unique medium -sized community. It’s one-of-a-kind design allows us to capture the nice homey atmosphere of a dwelling. ..."
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3.7
(3 reviews)
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4.3
(20 reviews)
"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 activities, and out in the public, too. They have a lo..."
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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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4.4
(14 reviews)
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4.3
(16 reviews)
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15245 National Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been living at Cedar Creek since November. They do the best they can and they have great medtechs and RAs. It's close enough for her doctor to go there and they have activities every day like yoga, trivia, and memory questions, and peop..."
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"At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level ..."
READ MOREIn 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.
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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.
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
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
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.
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 |
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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. |
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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Joyce
5
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,...
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Rory
5
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...
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Donald
4
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...