Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care

80 Front Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

132 beds • Est. 2020 (5 years) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

4.0 Poor

A concerning record — 9 recent citations and 7 older and 8 substantiated complaints across 41 inspections. We strongly recommend reviewing the full state record. Last inspected in March 2026.

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Why we like it

Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 132-bed senior living community in Santa Cruz. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.

The community is family-owned and operated.

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.
Family-owned operation
Family-owned and operated — often means more personal, hands-on management.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 9 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
8 of 50 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.

Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$4,600/mo

Studio$5,100–$6,300/mo

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Where you'll live

80 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff

Emergency Call System

Memory Care Program

Secured Building

Dining

Housekeeping

Activities Program

Fitness Center

Library

Garden

Pet Friendly

Facility Details

Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number: 445202756
Capacity: 132 beds
Size: Large Community (50+ beds)
Licensed Since: July 30, 2020 (5 years)
Licensee: Mg Santa Cruz Subtenant Llc; Merrill Gardens Llc
Administrator: Bolin, Candace
ALW Participant: No
Phone: (831) 459-8400
Address: 80 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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

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