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Nursing homes and assisted living in Santa Cruz, California

Our directory lists 16 places to live with care in Santa Cruz, California: 3 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 7 assisted living communities, and 6 residential care homes. 3 of the 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. All of them are in Santa Cruz County.

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See only the 3 that accept Medicaid in Santa Cruz

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

More care options in Santa Cruz

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Nearby cities

Capitola1 place · 1.9 miles awaySoquel2 places · 3.1 miles awayAptos2 places · 4.3 miles awayScotts Valley1 place · 5.6 miles awayBen Lomond1 place · 8.1 miles awayLa Selva Beac2 places · 8.1 miles awayCorralitos1 place · 11 miles awayFreedom1 place · 12 miles awayWatsonville8 places · 13 miles awayMoss Landing1 place · 16 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Santa Cruz?
Our directory lists 16 places in Santa Cruz, California: 3 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 13 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Santa Cruz?
3 of the 3 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Santa Cruz?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in California is $400 a day for a semi-private room (about $12,167 a month), and assisted living is $7,000 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in California.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Santa Cruz?
No place in Santa Cruz has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to California: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in California.

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