Twin Lakes Manor

Twin Lakes Manor is a small assisted living and memory care home in a quiet residential part of Santa Cruz, on Volz Lane, with room for only 12 residents, so the place stays calm and personal, and people really get to know each other, and staff pay close attention to each person. The team specializes in dementia care, with skilled staff helping residents at every stage of memory loss, providing help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication reminders, and daily living tasks around the clock, and families can visit, eat meals, and join activities with their loved ones. The home's focus on safety and dignity stands out, with secure indoor and outdoor space, emergency alert systems, 24-hour supervision, and personal care plans made for each resident's needs. Meals are cooked fresh by a chef, snacks are always available, and meal plans can be adjusted for diabetes or allergies, served in a cozy dining room with options for private, shared, or studio rooms, each fully furnished and always cleaned by housekeeping. Residents have access to cable TV, WiFi, their own phones, AC cooling, and use of small common areas like a reading room, spa, library, and outdoor walking paths, and there's always a mix of music, art, fitness, organized outings, movie nights, beauty services, and more, so no one feels bored or left out. Transportation is arranged for doctor visits, errands, and trips to places like restaurants, church, or even the mall, and move-in help is part of the process for new residents, along with regular health checks and care coordination with outside providers. The home follows a care-level system for pricing, with shared assisted living starting at $5,700 and memory care starting at $6,700, plus an initial entry fee, and there are flexible arrangements for respite care if a family needs short-term help. Twin Lakes Manor has earned strong reviews for its warm, home-like feel, 24/7 support, well-balanced meals, and meaningful activities, and the setting mostly feels like an extended family, where everyone is encouraged to be active in daily life, enjoy leisure, and keep a sense of purpose and comfort as they age.