Find the Best Care Facilities in Santa Cruz, CA

Compare 4 government-verified care facilities in Santa Cruz. Analyze local health data and find the right care for your loved ones.

4
▼ 1.6 per 30K vs state
State avg: 4.9 | Nat'l avg: 3.0
TOTAL FACILITIES
2.9 /5
▼ 0.3 vs state avg
State avg: 3.20 | Nat'l avg: 3.10
CITY AVG RATING
$205K
▲ $145K vs state avg
State avg: $60K | Nat'l avg: $71K
AVG FINE (WHEN PENALIZED)
4 Facilities

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