The best assisted living facilities in Santa Cruz, ranked by the FYI Safety Score
Every score is backed by the state's official inspection records, updated monthly. Last updated October 18, 2026. How the score works
- 9.5Valley Haven IIISanta CruzNo findings in 9 inspections since 2021
- 9.4Alexandria VictoriaSanta Cruz1 minor finding in 9 inspections since 2021
- 9.3Westwind Memory CareSanta Cruz4 findings in 27 inspections since 2021 (2 serious, 2 complaints)
- 9.2Dominican OaksSanta Cruz5 minor findings in 11 inspections since 2021
- 9.0The Maple HouseSanta CruzNo findings in 3 inspections since 2024
- 8.7Maple House IISanta Cruz1 serious finding in 5 inspections since 2025
- 8.5Twin Lakes ManorSanta Cruz5 findings in 9 inspections since 2021 (1 serious, 1 complaint, 3 minor)
- 8.3Live in SerenitySanta Cruz2 serious findings in 7 inspections since 2021
- 6.0Paradise Assisted Care CorpSanta Cruz13 findings in 36 inspections since 2022 (4 serious, 4 complaints, 5 minor)
- 5.2Alexandria Victoria 2Santa Cruz20 findings in 13 inspections since 2021 (6 serious, 7 complaints, 7 minor)
- 3.4Sunshine Villa Assisted Living and Memory CareSanta Cruz26 findings in 45 inspections since 2021 (10 serious, 9 complaints, 7 minor)
- 1.0Hanover Guest HomeSanta Cruz28 findings in 19 inspections since 2021 (18 serious, 2 complaints, 8 minor)
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. Check the state record · How the score works · Report a data error
Every licensed facility in Santa Cruz appears here, whatever its score. A facility's score reflects what state inspectors have documented, which depends partly on how often they have visited. See the complete California rankings for every city. If you operate a facility and believe something here is wrong, tell us and we'll check it against the state record within 14 days.