Brookdale Scotts Valley
About Brookdale Scotts Valley
Brookdale Scotts Valley is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 220 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: October 8, 2026 · 10 citations in about five years
Published pricing
Published by Brookdale Senior Living on brookdale.com, checked October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top, so ask for a quote based on the apartment and care you need.
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Santa Cruz County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
State inspection record
For comparison, 28% of larger communities (7+ beds) in California have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Brookdale Scotts Valley's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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Brookdale Scotts Valley cost & FAQ
How much does Brookdale Scotts Valley cost?
Brookdale Senior Living publishes a starting price of $3,995 per month for Brookdale Scotts Valley (assisted living starting rate (limited number of apartments); care costs extra), as of October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top. Brookdale Scotts Valley's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,950: base rent of about $5,800 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,150. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Scotts Valley-area prices for this care level; Brookdale Scotts Valley hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Brookdale Scotts Valley include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Brookdale Scotts Valley for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Brookdale Scotts Valley provide?
Brookdale Scotts Valley is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #445294156 and is licensed for up to 220 residents.
Does Brookdale Scotts Valley accept Medi-Cal?
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't available in Santa Cruz County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living, so most residents here pay privately, sometimes with long-term care insurance or VA benefits.
Has Brookdale Scotts Valley had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Brookdale Scotts Valley 54 times, most recently on October 8, 2026. It received 5 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 5 Type B citations. The state investigated 31 complaints: 7 allegations were substantiated, 62 not proven and 23 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Brookdale Scotts Valley?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Brookdale Scotts Valley only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (831) 438-7533.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Scotts Valley · 2026 California cost report