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Paradise Villa in Santa Cruz, CA

Paradise Villa is an assisted living and memory care community in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Paradise Villa in Santa Cruz, CA

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  • Interior

    A spacious living room with a grand piano, elegant furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room setup with two red chairs, a lamp, and floral decor.
  • Building

    Entrance to the apartment complex surrounded by trees and greenery.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds featuring vintage furniture and floral bedding, illuminated by natural light.
  • Trees

    Paradise Villa assisted living facility with a landscaped garden and a welcoming sign.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with wooden furniture, featuring a bed adorned with a red and white patterned duvet, artwork on the walls, and a sliding door leading outside.
  • Garden

    A peaceful garden setting with a table and chairs under a large tree, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
  • Lobby

    A cozy lobby interior with a staircase and decorative plants.
  • Vintage

    A retro diner interior with red booths and a classic black and white checkered floor.

2177 17Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 26 reviews
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Paradise Villa Costs & Pricing

Paradise Villa offers competitive pricing for its accommodation options, reflecting the premium services and amenities provided. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,775 per month, which exceeds the Santa Cruz County average of $3,717 and is notably higher than the statewide average of $3,333. Similarly, the studio option at Paradise Villa is priced at $5,775, again surpassing both the county average of $4,753 and the state average of $4,145. While these costs may be above local and state averages, they likely correspond with the exceptional care and quality of life offered to residents at Paradise Villa.

Floor plansParadise VillaSanta Cruz CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,775$3,717$3,333
Studio$5,775$4,753$4,145

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Overall Review of Paradise Villa

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24/7 support for daily needs

Residents describe having help available around the clock when needed.

Several families emphasize peace of mind because someone is readily available day and night as needs change. The community also provides support for activities of daily living and includes medication management and meal preparation as part of care.

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Staff compassion and responsiveness

Caregivers are frequently described as compassionate, attentive, and quick to respond.

Across many reviews, residents and families praise the staff for treating people with dignity and respect while keeping them comfortable and safe. Multiple reviewers mention clear communication and attentive caregiving during day-to-day routines, and they describe feeling supported as family members too.

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Activities keep residents engaged

The community keeps a steady schedule of activities and celebrations.

Reviews describe residents staying involved through planned daily activities, birthday celebrations, and live music. A few reviewers also mention an overall busier atmosphere with people coming and going, which they connect to a welcoming community feel.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Facility condition varies by area

Some rooms and common areas are described as dated or in need of updates.

While some reviewers focus on cleanliness and areas that look nicer, others say the facility feels older and run down, with rooms that look dark or depressing and need painting or flooring work. A couple of comments also note that renovations were underway during their visit, which may affect what families see in-person.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for space

Several reviews say the cost can be difficult to justify.

Families mention that Paradise Villa seems pricey, especially relative to the size and setup of the accommodations. Reviews also describe concerns about small, shared quarters and older room conditions, which contributes to the feeling that the price is hard to swallow.

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Features

Housing

  • 58 resident community capacity 58 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Holiday parties Holiday parties
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games

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Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Santa Cruz, California offers a variety of amenities that could make it an attractive option for senior living. With multiple pharmacies and medical facilities within close proximity, residents would have easy access to healthcare services. The selection of restaurants and cafes provides convenient dining options, while the nearby parks offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The presence of a birthing center and hospital also ensures access to quality medical care in case of emergencies. Overall, this area combines convenience with natural beauty, making it a desirable location for seniors looking to enjoy their retirement years in a vibrant community.

Pharmacies

  • KindPeoples Collective (0.3 miles)
  • Tom's Medical Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Granny Purps (0.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Dientes Community Dental Care (0.4 miles)
  • Laetitia M. Oderman, M.D., FACOG (0.4 miles)
  • James D. Spiegel, MD (0.4 miles)
  • Howard S. Schwartz, MD (0.4 miles)
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation (0.5 miles)
  • Santa Cruz Ear, Nose and Throat (0.5 miles)
  • Tuong Vu, MD (0.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Birthing Center: Sutter Maternity Surgery Center (0.5 miles)
  • Dominican Hospital Comm Rm (0.6 miles)
  • Dominican Hospital (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap (0.9 miles)
  • Cafe Cruz (0.9 miles)
  • Shadowbrook (1.5 miles)
  • The Bagelry (1.6 miles)
  • Crow's Nest Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (1.8 miles)
  • Capitola Wharf (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Pretty Good Advice (1.5 miles)
  • Verve Coffee Roasters (1.5 miles)
  • Verve Coffee Roasters (1.7 miles)
  • Linda's Seabreeze Cafe (1.7 miles)
  • Lulus Midtown (1.8 miles)
  • Point Market & Cafe (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Anna Jean Cummings Park (1.6 miles)
  • De Laveaga Park (1.7 miles)
  • Mystery Spot (2.7 miles)
  • Depot Park (2.8 miles)
  • Lighthouse Field State Beach (3.3 miles)
  • Pogonip (3.6 miles)
  • Seacliff State Beach (3.9 miles)

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