Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Cruz, CA

Whether you're looking for independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are several options in Santa Cruz, California. Assisted living is a popular option, averaging $5,104 per month. For those interested in independent living, the average cost is $5,425 per month. Costs increase for more specialized care, such as memory care, which averages $5,968 per month, and nursing home care, where prices range from $5,545 for a private room to $7,465 for a one-bedroom unit. These diverse options cater to a variety of needs and preferences for seniors in Santa Cruz.

Compared to other cities in the area, Santa Cruz is more expensive. For instance, Gilroy assisted living costs an average of $4,128 per month, and San Juan Bautista assisted living costs an average of $4,110 per month. On the flip side, Santa Cruz is above both the California state average of $4,357 per month and the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Santa Cruz compares to California and the national average:

Santa Cruz offers several options for senior living communities—4 to be exact. For those who are not set on living in Santa Cruz, there are 8 facilities in the surrounding area and 1,923 throughout California.

In Santa Cruz, California, seniors make up 27.4% of the city’s population of 61,367 people. The age breakdown of this senior group includes 9.8% who are in their 50s, 8.8% in their 60s, 6.4% in their 70s, and 2.4% aged 80 and above. The population leans slightly female, with 50.6% women and 49.4% men. In terms of marital status, among the senior residents, 31% are married, 9.4% are divorced, a significant 57% have never married, and 2.6% are widowed. Santa Cruz’s seniors display a diverse racial makeup; 67.7% are White, 21.2% Hispanic, 11.4% mixed race, and 10.1% Asian. Smaller percentages include 2.2% Black, 1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific, and 7.5% identifying as other, composing a rich and varied community tapestry.