160 Jewell Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
59 beds • Est. 2017 (8 years) • Get directions
Westwind Memory Care has recorded 6 state citations (4 serious and 2 minor) and 9 verified complaints since 2021 across 34 inspections. The most recent visit in December 2025 documented that staff admitted a resident who did not have dementia, which does not meet the facility's criteria as a memory care community. Earlier investigations from 2020 through 2023 surfaced concerns about medication administration for hospice residents, including documentation gaps around morphine and lorazepam use and questions about whether hospice agencies received required notification prior to administration. A cluster of complaints investigated in September 2024 covering staffing levels, staff qualifications, resident activities, food quality, compliance with doctor's orders, and family communication were all determined to be unsubstantiated following interviews and records review. COVID-era staffing shortages were acknowledged by some staff during interviews, though facility schedules from that period showed a full roster.
Westwind Memory Care is a 59-bed senior living community in Santa Cruz. The facility provides memory care services.
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.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 6 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Substantiated complaints on file
9 of 49 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
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160 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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$5,750/mo
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