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.
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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1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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