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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Cruz, AZ

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If you’re looking for assisted living in Santa Cruz, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Santa Cruz or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Santa Cruz.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Santa Cruz for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 38 assisted living facilities in the Santa Cruz area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sunnyslope, Dobson Ranch and Camelback East.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Phoenix, Chandler and Glendale.

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Photo of Lending Hand Adult Care Home II, LLC
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Divine Mercy Adult Care
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Santa Cruz, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Santa Cruz is $3,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodyear, AZ with an average of $3,181 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, AZ vs. nearby cities

Santa Cruz, AZ
$3,460/mo
$3,181/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, AZ vs. the state and national average

Santa Cruz, AZ
$3,460/mo
$3,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,609/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Cruz vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,460/mo
$4,322/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Santa Cruz, AZ by room type

Semi-Private
$4,133/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,730/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,292/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Santa Cruz over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in Santa Cruz

Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Cruz

The Palazzo in Phoenix, AZ

5.0
We looked at three places. One was perceived as low class. One was too small. Palazzo was "Just Right". If you need a place that will take care of a member of your family then call[name removed] in sales and move them in.

Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes

5.0
Their meals were outstanding! We love love love The Renaissance! Unfortunately my mother-in-law couldn't get along with her neighbor so it was her problem, not the communities, but we decided to move her out. We're still sad that it didn't work out.

Constant Care in Phoenix, AZ

3.8
We chose Constant Care because the house itself was beautiful and small, there were only like 5 residents there. It is also by the VA so it is a good location for veterans. The minute our loved one got dropped off they bathed him, cleaned him up, shaved him and he was very comfortable. They take ...
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Santa Cruz review score based on 56 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 27 Santa Cruz assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Cruz review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Santa Cruz review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Santa Cruz, AZ27 facilities
8.3
Maricopa Colony, AZ111 facilities
7.1
Goodyear, AZ26 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Cruz assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 56 reviews of 27 Santa Cruz assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Cruz resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
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4.1
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