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The cost of independent living in Aptos is about $5,566 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 86 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
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It's location and the alcoves of small places for sitting, reading, and views. It is a beautiful building. Oh, the other thing, is the ability for the residents to have as much independence as possible. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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We chose Brookdale Scotts Valley because of the location, price and the overall feel of the facility. The staff is caring and responsive to a variety of needs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fewer Chores, More FunDo you want to experience a retirement rich in exciting events, activities and programs and free from the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work? If that sounds like something you want for your life, we have good news. Your dream retirement...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Valley Heights, a privately owned “Apartment Community” for Independent Seniors, provides accommodation and services to meet the needs and expectations of active seniors. Valley Heights provides services that eliminate the time consuming tasks of everyday life. Our clean, spacious apartments come...
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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...

Cost of independent living in Aptos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Aptos is $5,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,475 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aptos, CA vs. nearby cities

Aptos, CA
$5,566/mo
$5,737/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aptos, CA vs. the state and national average

Aptos, CA
$5,566/mo
U.S. national average
$4,118/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aptos vs. other types of senior living

$6,213/mo
Independent Living
$5,566/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Aptos, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,750/mo
Studio
$6,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,365/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Aptos over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Aptos

Recent reviews for independent living in Aptos

Westmont of Morgan Hill

4.5
In August, we will have been in residence at Westmont for nine years. The Facility Director, was first to greet us, and he made us feel very welcome. We were initially attracted by the beauty of the facility and its location in Morgan Hill Since then, we have become even more fond of the ...
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Oakmont of San Jose

4.4
What I like the most about the community is the dining service, the food and the staff. Yes I would recommend this community to other families, If they can afford it. Everyone knows everyone.

Carlton Senior Living San Jose

4.0
My relative is doing fine at Carlton Senior Living San Jose. It has been going well for him and has been getting a positive experience.

Aptos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aptos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aptos, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aptos independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aptos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Aptos independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aptos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aptos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
10%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aptos independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Aptos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aptos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
15%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Morgan Hill, Belmont Village San Jose and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated independent living facilities near Aptos, California. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Aptos, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Aptos, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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