1 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Scotts Valley has 1 licensed facilities. 1 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing.
Expect to pay around $4,015/mo. That's roughly 24% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $4,015 up to $4,015 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 1 of 1 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Scotts Valley is 5.9 out of 10. That's below the county average of 7.8, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 1 licensed assisted living facilities in Scotts Valley with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
Compared with most of California, Scotts Valley is more affordable. The average here is $4,015/mo, about 24% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 1 facilities in Scotts Valley with a FYI Safety Score, 0 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 1 facilities with an inspection record, 0% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Scotts Valley currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.