Small board and care homes in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County has 6 small board and care homes, 21% of the 28 licensed homes in the area. Each is licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood, and is licensed by the state as a residential care facility for the elderly, the same as larger assisted living communities.
6 small board and care homes in Santa Cruz County
Rillera's Guest Home 2
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
About small board and care homes in Santa Cruz County
- Board and care homes
- 6
- Licensed beds
- 36
- Share of all homes
- 21%
- Report openings
- 0
4 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.
We've checked the state licensing records for 6 homes here. 5 (83%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 1 has at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.
The typical home here has held its license for about 32 years. Few homes in Santa Cruz County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.
- All care homes in Santa Cruz County 28
- Memory care in Santa Cruz County 10
- Guide: board and care vs. assisted living
Common questions about small board and care homes in Santa Cruz County
- What is a board and care home?
- A board and care home is a small residential care facility for the elderly, licensed for six or fewer residents and usually set in a house. It provides a room, meals, help with daily activities, and supervision, under the same state license as larger assisted living communities.
- How many board and care homes are in Santa Cruz County?
- Santa Cruz County has 6 small board and care homes, out of 28 licensed homes. 0 of them are also licensed to care for residents with dementia.
- How much do small board and care homes cost in Santa Cruz County?
- Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few small board and care homes in Santa Cruz County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.