14 Senior Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA
Key Takeaways
Directory of 14 published senior-care listings in Santa Cruz, CA. Excludes hospitals, dialysis, and cancer centers. The city guide counts each provider once.
Cost of senior care in Santa Cruz, CA
Assisted living in Santa Cruz, CA has a median cost of $7,000 per month — about 13% above the national median. Non-medical in-home care runs about $40 per hour (California median, CareScout 2025), or roughly $6,400 per month for full-time help. 14 care providers serve the area, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.
| Care type | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-medical in-home care | $40/hour | ~$6,400/mo full-time |
| Assisted living | $7,000/month | private one-bedroom |
| Nursing home | $15,178/month | ~$182,135/yr, private room |
Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2025).
Compare local prices on the senior care costs page for Santa Cruz, CA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior care providers are in Santa Cruz, CA?
families.care currently has 14 published senior care listings in Santa Cruz, CA (directory profile rows; hospitals, dialysis, and cancer centers are excluded). The city guide counts unique providers once per phone or address and can be lower. Profile links, care categories, and available contact details are on this page.
What types of senior care are available in Santa Cruz, CA?
Available care types in Santa Cruz, CA include Home Health Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-Home Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation. Use the category links to compare local providers by care need, reviews, and quality signals.
How do I choose the right senior care provider in Santa Cruz, CA?
Start by matching the level of care, budget, location, and family preferences. Then compare published profile details, credentials and government ratings where available, reviews where present, and contact options on families.care. Confirm important details directly with each provider.
How much does assisted living cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
Assisted living in Santa Cruz, CA has a median cost of $7,000 per month, about 13% above the national median of $6,200 (CareScout 2025). Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.
How much does in-home care cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
Non-medical in-home care in Santa Cruz, CA runs about $40 per hour (California median, CareScout 2025). Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $6,400 per month.
Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in California?
Yes. California's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.
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How we research and verify this information
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- Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information.. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information.. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information.. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information.. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- VA pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information.. Last checked: 2026-08-15.