Live in Serenity

    1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    • Assisted Living

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    Live in Serenity is located at 1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062.

    About Live in Serenity

    Live In Serenity sits in Santa Cruz, California, as a small care home for seniors, and what stands out most is that you've got both assisted living and memory care options for elders, so if someone just needs help with getting around for the day, or help with memory support, the staff are there twenty-four hours, ready to help with bathing, dressing, taking medication, and even incontinence or diabetes care, really aiming to keep things safe and comfy. The staff-to-resident ratio is higher than bigger places and only eight people can live here at once, so everyone's got someone nearby if they need something, and the trained team makes personalized care plans so each person gets the kind of help that's best for them. Residents get housekeeping and laundry, linen services, and regular wellness checks, so there's less to worry about for cleaning and daily chores, and you can spend your time joining creative arts, devotional groups, social activities, movie nights, shopping trips, and just being part of a smaller community that tries to stay as connected as much as possible. Meals come prepared daily with organic ingredients and can be made allergy-friendly, diabetic, and for other special diets, and snacks are always available, so you don't have to make or clean up your own meals, unless you want to, since some rooms do have kitchenettes. Folks can choose between private suites or shared rooms, with prices starting lower for sharing, and all rooms are fully furnished, have air conditioning, private bathrooms in some, plus cable TV, internet, and telephone lines. Transportation goes to doctor visits and other outings, and move-in coordination helps people get set up quickly. There's a private outdoor area for gardening or just fresh air, indoor activity rooms, and pets like dogs and cats are welcome. Support is always available, from assistance with personal care to arranging long term insurance paperwork, and safety features like emergency alert systems, sprinkler systems, and special access make the place easier and safer for anyone who might have trouble moving around. It's a quiet spot if you want something smaller, where every person gets looked after for both health and day-to-day living, with licensed care that keeps things practical instead of fancy, and a focus on simple comfort above all.

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    Live in Serenity offers assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 1340 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

    No, Live in Serenity does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number445202635
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity32 residents
    LicenseeARCILLA INVESTMENTS INC
    EffectiveMarch 8th, 2019
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    Inspection Reports

    8

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

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    Complaints

    7

    Years

    26 Mar 2026Inspection
    Concluded a prior criminal record clearance deficiency was cleared.
    • Type A87355(e)
    09 Mar 2026Inspection
    Found that an individual worked without a criminal background clearance prior to working, which is a licensing violation.
    • Type A87355(e)
    08 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified no deficiencies cited; capacity increase request is pending approval and cannot accept residents yet.
    21 Mar 2025Inspection
    Observed three residents with two staff; construction ongoing in buildings 2 and 3 with all residents in building 1. No deficiencies cited.
    05 Mar 2024Inspection
    Observed five residents and two staff, with construction ongoing in buildings 2 and 3. No deficiencies were cited.
    08 Mar 2023Inspection
    Observed clean and well-maintained areas; all staff and residents had vaccinations and boosters; no deficiencies were cited.
    24 Aug 2022Inspection
    Identified that a staff member worked without fingerprint clearance, resulting in a deficiency being issued.
    • Type A87355(e)(1)
    15 Oct 2019Inspection
    Reviewed a residential care home that was well-maintained, fully stocked, and compliant with safety and resident rights standards, with no deficiencies noted during the inspection. The home was secure, clean, and equipped with appropriate safety devices, and staff records along with resident files were in order.
    • Type A87355

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