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Live in Serenity

1340 17th Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

8 beds • Est. 2019 (7 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.4 Good

Live in Serenity has received 2 serious state citations and 0 verified complaints across 7 inspections since 2022. Both citations involved the same issue: a staff member working without fingerprint clearance, first identified in August 2022 and cited again as a Type A deficiency on March 9, 2026. In the 2026 instance, the facility submitted a plan of correction within one day and a state inspector confirmed the deficiency cleared during a follow-up visit on March 26, 2026. Annual inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 found no deficiencies, with the facility consistently observed to be clean, safe, and sanitary, with medications, cleaning supplies, and sharp objects secured and inaccessible to residents. The facility has also undergone a significant expansion, increasing licensed capacity from 8 to 32 beds across 2 buildings following a fire clearance approval in late 2025.


Why we like it

Live in Serenity is a 8-bed senior living community in Santa Cruz. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.

  • Memory care specialty

    Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Active lifestyle programs

    Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

  • Dining program

    Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.


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Where you'll live

1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Respite Care
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Live in Serenity?
Live in Serenity has a FYI Safety Score of 8.4 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 2 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 7 inspections.
Does Live in Serenity offer memory care?
Yes, Live in Serenity offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Live in Serenity accept Medi-Cal?
Live in Serenity is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Live in Serenity last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Live in Serenity was on 2026-03-26. The facility has received 7 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Live in Serenity have?
Live in Serenity has 2 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.4 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Live in Serenity been in operation?
Live in Serenity has been licensed for 7 years in Santa Cruz, California, with a licensed capacity of 8 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
445202635
Size
8 beds (Medium (7–49 beds))
Licensed Since
March 8, 2019 (7 years)
Licensee
Arcilla Investments Inc
Administrator
Arcilla, Josephine
Phone
(831) 818-8372
Address
1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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