Merrill Gardens
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
80 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
★ 4.6 (44 reviews)27 photos5 floor plans93 amenities
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Independent Living in Santa Cruz, CA
Communities with an address in Santa Cruz, CA. Prices shown below remain visible without a phone number.
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Paradise Villa
2177 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
5 photos35 amenities
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Divine Senior Care Inc
The Maple House
410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
6 photos2 floor plans9 amenities
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Maple House II
2000 Brommer St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
6 photos2 floor plans3 amenities
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Capitola Manor
1098 38th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
26 amenities
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Dominican Oaks
3400 Paul Sweet Rd., Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
8 amenities
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Live In Serenity
1340 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
10 amenities
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Valley Haven III
2266 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
8 amenities
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Arbor Cove Senior Commons
84 Blackburn St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
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How senior living options compare
Assisted living$5,500median of 3 communities
Memory care$6,200median of 3 communities
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How to pay for independent living in Santa Cruz, CA
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