Pricing ranges from
    $4,800 – 5,500/month

    Seaview Guest Home

    7321 Mesa Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003
    4.2 · 5 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Small cottage care, ocean view

    I put my partner here because it's a tiny, cottage-like home (six residents) with a lovely ocean view, flower-filled garden patio and delicious, homelike meals. The staff are compassionate, courteous and easy to reach, the place is clean, bright and non-institutional, and there's good internet and in-room movie access (plus a day-care option for my husband). It's highly regarded, but be aware it's very small - there's a ramp and some outdoor space, but wheelchair maneuvering inside is tight and communication can be inconsistent.

    Pricing

    $4,800+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,500+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.20 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Small, intimate setting (six residents max)
    • Highly regarded reputation
    • Day care option available
    • Lovely ocean view and garden patio
    • Cottage-like, homelike, non-institutional atmosphere
    • Light, bright interior and gardens full of flowers
    • Activities available
    • Delicious meals
    • Staff described as lovely, accommodating, compassionate and courteous
    • Easy to contact staff / responsive
    • Good internet and in-room movie access
    • Wheelchair ramp and some outdoor maneuvering space
    • Clean and well kept

    Cons

    • Poor communication reported by some reviewers
    • Limited wheelchair accessibility inside due to space constraints
    • Very compact layout may restrict movement and space for residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on the home's small, cottage-like feel and highly regarded reputation. Many reviewers highlight the intimate scale (noting a maximum of six residents) as a major asset: it contributes to a homelike, non‑institutional atmosphere that is light, bright, and surrounded by well-kept gardens and flowers. The property’s ocean view and garden patio are frequently mentioned as distinguishing features that enhance quality of life and the aesthetic environment.

    Care quality and staff performance are consistent strengths in the reviews. Staff are repeatedly described with words like lovely, accommodating, compassionate, courteous, and caring. Reviewers point to compassionate one-on-one attention, a homelike approach to care, and a clean, well-kept environment. The small size appears to enable more personalized care and easier staff contact; multiple comments specifically note that it is easy to get ahold of staff and that they are responsive and accommodating to resident needs.

    Facilities and daily life are portrayed positively. Meals are called delicious and lovely, and activities are available to residents — supporting both social engagement and daily structure. Technological amenities get positive mention as well: reviewers cite good internet and the ability to watch movies in-room via a computer, which is meaningful for resident entertainment and family connections. The property is described as not locked, which fits the non‑institutional, home-like philosophy, and a day-care option was called out as useful (for example, for a spouse who needs daytime care only).

    Accessibility and layout present a mixed picture and the clearest area of concern. Several reviews note a wheelchair ramp and some outdoor space where wheeling is possible, but others report limited wheelchair accessibility inside due to the compact, cottage-style layout. In short, while there are accessibility features (ramp, backyard space), the small size and tighter interior circulation can constrain maneuverability and make the home less suitable for residents who require extensive wheelchair access. Prospective residents who use wheelchairs or have significant mobility needs should verify measurements and tour the space to confirm suitability.

    Management and communication show a minor inconsistency in reviewer experiences. Many reviewers praise staff responsiveness and ease of contact, yet at least one review explicitly mentions poor communication. This suggests variability that could stem from individual expectations, specific staff on shift, or isolated incidents. Families should ask about preferred communication practices, points of contact, and how the home handles updates and concerns during a visit or interview.

    In summary, Seaview Guest Home presents as a small, highly regarded, cottage-like residential option with strong staff engagement, attractive ocean-view grounds, good food, and useful amenities like internet and in-room movie access. Its intimate scale is a core strength that supports personalized, compassionate care and a homelike environment. The primary trade-offs are related to size: limited interior space can reduce wheelchair maneuverability and may limit some services or physical accessibility. Communication experiences appear generally positive but not uniformly so. For prospective residents and families, Seaview is best suited to those seeking a non‑institutional, small-home environment and who have relatively modest mobility needs; an in-person visit to assess physical fit, accessibility, and communication expectations is strongly recommended.

    Location

    Map showing location of Seaview Guest Home

    About Seaview Guest Home

    Seaview Guest Home sits in a quiet residential neighborhood in Aptos, California, overlooking Seacliff Beach and Pleasure Point, and you can see the ocean from most rooms while enjoying the fresh air with the redwoods and gardens full of flowers, succulents, and blossoming fruit trees all around, and you'll find the place more like a home than a big bureaucracy because only six seniors can live here at once, which means everyone gets more attention and care that feels personal. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and each room is furnished with windows and outside access, plus there are patios in the front and back, a big garden for walking or relaxing, and indoor common areas with a fireplace and piano, so people can gather, listen to music, and join in singalongs or movie nights together. Residents can bring their pets, since the home is pet-friendly, and the caring staff include a cat and two dogs who help keep things cheerful; someone's always around since staff provide 24-hour supervision and help with bathing, dressing, medications, and transfers, plus there's extra support for things like memory loss, diabetes, dementia, high acuity needs, and even hospice waivers, and the house accepts both ambulatory and non-ambulatory seniors over age 60, but it doesn't accommodate wheelchairs everywhere because some spaces are still too tight even though ramps help with most entries. Meals get prepared with special diets in mind, including for allergies or diabetes, and snacks are always available, and the dining room lets everyone sit together for family-style eating, which keeps things friendly and sociable while still respecting anyone's wish for quiet time. The staff speak English, and they help with medication management, health appointments, and daily chores, and you'll notice the place stays clean and tidy since there's regular housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and move-in help when families need extra hands getting settled. Residents enjoy outdoor walks, gardening, live music, gentle exercises, and community-sponsored activities like outings to farmers markets or local coffee shops, with transportation and parking available when needed, and the house has Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV, private telephones for each room, and a good emergency alert system in case anything happens. The home doesn't lock its doors so residents who tend to wander might need extra consideration, and visitors can come anytime since there aren't strict rules about visiting hours. Seaview Guest Home's been providing care since 1988, has kept a reputation for compassion and cleanliness, and is licensed by the state of California under License #440708739, and it keeps its small, peaceful, and sunny setting where residents, families, and pets can feel comfortable and welcome every day.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    7

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    4

    Years of reports

    08 Aug 2025
    Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual visit; safety systems, storage areas, resident rooms and bathrooms, food supplies, medications, and records met requirements.
    • § 9058
    16 Aug 2024
    Found inaccurate medication records for 2 residents and missing or invalid first aid certificates for 2 staff, with 2 staff live-in rooms and 2 resident rooms observed. Noted safety and compliance issues, including unlocked knives and cleaning-product closets (locked during the visit), temperatures at 70 degrees and hot water at 106 degrees, an emergency drill last completed on 7/6/2024, functioning smoke detectors, and adequate food supplies.
    16 Aug 2024
    Identified deficiencies in resident and staff files, as well as safety issues with medication storage and unlocked closets.
    • § 87465(h)
    • § 1569.618(c)(3)
    03 Aug 2022
    Found no deficiencies during the visit; advisory notes issued. Observed staff wearing masks, vaccination status confirmed for all, entry screenings and sanitation supplies in place, and overall cleanliness with adequate food supplies, though gowns were not on hand.
    03 Aug 2022
    No deficiencies cited during the inspection; advisory notes issued.
    30 Aug 2021
    Observed staff wearing masks and vaccinations confirmed for all staff and residents; screening logs for temperature and symptoms of entrants were started. No deficiencies cited; advisory notes issued.
    30 Aug 2021
    Inspection on 08/30/2021 found no deficiencies and staff were compliant with COVID-19 protocols.

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