Capitola Manor, found at 1098 38th Ave in Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, sits on a spacious property with 80 beds and is managed by MidPen Housing Corporation. This community offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and home care, so folks can get extra help with activities like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication management as they need it. People can come for a short stay with respite care if primary caregivers need a little break, and the Manor can help with hospice needs as well, which gives families some peace of mind. Rooms come in different sizes-semi-private, studios, and even one-bedroom apartments-with some suites offering private bathrooms, so residents have choices when it comes to where they sleep. Monthly prices start at $2,695 for a semi-private room and $3,500 for private ones, and all care comes included in those fees except for personal care items, though there are some extra fees for higher care needs, a second resident, or short-term, and there's no charge for preadmission screening. The building and grounds are roomy, including indoor and outdoor spots for groups to gather and socialize, and meals are cooked home-style with options for kosher and vegetarian diets, so residents can feel at home and not worry about cooking or getting groceries.
Capitola Manor has a secured memory care area, and they use bracelets with alarms if folks are at risk of wandering, with delayed egress exits for safety, so those with memory loss needs can stay protected. They also let residents who are prone to wandering or physical behavior stay, provided they meet the care requirements, and staff are awake and ready to help twenty-four hours a day for emergencies. The Manor helps with diabetes care, blood sugar checks, and they can help with things like 2-person transfers and care for non-ambulatory folks, and some people need to manage incontinence themselves, though help is available. Most rooms are big, with both private and common bathrooms, and everything's set up to be easy for folks using wheelchairs, including accessible showers. There's transportation available with parking for residents, free rides for trips, and the bus line's close by, so getting out for appointments or errands isn't hard, and home care services are also an option.
People find the atmosphere to be warm with beautiful shared spaces, guest accommodations for peaceful stays, onsite devotional services, and a beautician for haircuts, so living there feels comfortable and welcoming without a lot of fuss. Activities and programs support socializing and healthy habits, and the facility supports aging in place, so residents don't have to move when care needs grow. Smoking's allowed outside in certain areas, which some might appreciate. The average rating from residents is about 8 out of 10, showing that most folks feel good about the care and environment. With affordable housing units supported by a Capitola City Council predevelopment loan, Capitola Manor provides a range of living choices for seniors needing support as they age.
