The Mansion sits behind a wrought-iron gate on 2.8 acres at 1906 Glen Canyon Rd in Santa Cruz, California, and you'll notice the big old farmhouse-it's been rebuilt and expanded to 18,000 square feet, with things like a commercial kitchen to help with retreats and bigger gatherings, because alongside being a care home, they're working on turning the place into a meditation retreat center, and upstairs you'll find a large unfinished area, about 6,000 square feet, set up for future meditation rooms and bedrooms. The main living room has a piano, stained glass windows, and chandelier lights, giving it some character, while outside there's landscaped grounds and an enclosed courtyard where people can relax or join outdoor activities.
The staff here includes full-time activity directors who organize art classes, offsite field trips, and onsite devotionals, plus you'll find a beauty salon for personal care and a meal program serving one or two meals a day. They provide housekeeping and laundry help, and folks can get assistance with daily living tasks-things like help with bathing, dressing, medication, or moving around-so it supports independent living, but also assisted living and memory care, with services and secure spaces for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, including special programs and activities to help with memory. There's twenty-four hour support for residents who need it, and they'll offer respite care for short stays if a family caregiver needs a break.
The Mansion used to serve as a care home for the elderly, and it's part of the Sunny Acres homeowners association. Besides the plans for meditation and Buddhist practice, the property keeps its core focus on housing seniors who need different levels of care-from independent folks to those who require a lot of help-and it's equipped to help with things like continence needs and mobility issues. You'll see the grounds are set up for outdoor events, and there's transportation services for residents, including complimentary rides as needed.
Rooms come in different layouts for comfort, and the entire building is designed to keep people safe and comfortable. The facility has a history of providing memory care, skilled nursing, assisted living, in-home care, and therapy, and continues offering programs for retired seniors looking for a supportive, social environment with plenty to do and space to enjoy.
