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80 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 291-4672

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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a historic landmark set in a delightful neighborhood, just steps away from the beach.

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community not only offers quality assisted living, and memory care, we tailor our care services to fit you. It’s not just about the services you need, but how you want them to be delivered. We have been serving Santa Cruz-area residents since 1990. Our professional staff members are committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations.

Apartments Starting at $4,995

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General Manager

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to Sunshine Villa! From the moment you walk into our community, you can tell it is a very special and vibrant place. We strive to form personal connections with residents to create a warm, welcoming, and positive environment for everyone. I am honored to be the General Manager and I look forward to meeting you!

– Candi Bolin, General Manager

The fountain at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.

A Vibrant Lifestyle

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is tailor-made for seniors. With varying levels of care services, Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community allows for needed transitions in services that come over time.

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Focus On Care

Our care services offer the opportunity to maintain your lifestyle, and relax and enjoy life without the hassle and worry of maintaining a large home and yard. Always our goal is to help you live as independently as you wish, and scale up (or back) services as needed.

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A Happy Life

We plan our daily activity calendar around what our residents are interested in doing, learning how they like to spend their days and seeking out both new experiences and ways to reignite old passions. We love celebrating holidays—both traditional and nontraditional—with fun festivities throughout the year.

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A community room at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.
The back patio at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.
Game room at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.
Fireplace at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.
Covered outdoor dining at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.
A dining room at Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community in Santa Cruz, California.

We know you're going to love it here.

It's all about choice. Choose from 107 apartments, including studios, one, and two bedrooms, with services including assisted living, and memory care options.

Enjoy a variety of amenities aimed at helping you choose the way you want to spend your days.

You'll live a full and happy life built around your delights and hobbies.

Community Amenities

Senior living in Santa Cruz features a library Library

Senior living in Santa Cruz features Beautifully Furnished Common Areas< Beautifully Furnished Common Areas

Senior living in Santa Cruz features a salon Beauty Salon

Senior living in Santa Cruz features ocean views Ocean Views

Senior living in Santa Cruz features Landscaped Gardens with Courtyard Landscaped Gardens with Courtyards

Senior living in Santa Cruz features Victorian Sun Porch Victorian Sun Porch

Santa Cruz senior living includes a private dining room Private Dining Room Available

Senior living in Santa Cruz features a laundry facility Laundry Services

Senior living in Santa Cruz features walking paths Walking Paths

Senior living in Santa Cruz features a patio/balcony Comfy Community TV Room and Lounges

Community Services

Senior living in Santa Cruz features 24-Hour Staffing 24-Hour Staff

Santa Cruz senior living includes chef-prepared meals Chef-Prepared Meals

Senior living in Santa Cruz includes home maintenance Home Maintenance

Weekly Housekeeping at senior living in Santa Cruz Weekly Housekeeping

On-Site RNs/LPNs at senior living in Santa Cruz On-Site RNs/LPNs

Pets Welcome at senior living in Santa Cruz Pets Welcome

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Making Memories

Our urban lifestyle means more contact and connection with our community, and interaction with families, children, and people of all ages.

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Great Place To Work

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