Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Santa Cruz.
Updated July 2026
Santa Cruz, CA has 12 licensed assisted living homes (538 beds, averaging 44.8 per home). It sits in Santa Cruz County, a strong RAL market scoring 7.3/10, with 19,191 seniors 75+ growing 21.5%.
Licensed homes
12
Santa Cruz
Licensed beds
538
total
Avg home size
44.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.3/10
Strong
The Santa Cruz assisted living market
Santa Cruz has 12 licensed assisted living homes totaling 538 beds — an average of 44.8 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Santa Cruz County, it draws on a 75+ population of 19,191 growing 21.5%, with a senior median income of $85,666. See the full Santa Cruz County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Santa Cruz, CA?
Santa Cruz has 12 licensed assisted living homes with about 538 total beds.
Is Santa Cruz a good place to open an assisted living home?
Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz County, which scores 7.3/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 21.5%. Current local supply is 12 homes.
What county is Santa Cruz in?
Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.