Aptos, California
Aegis Living Aptos
Assisted Living · Memory Care
125 Heather Terrace, Aptos, CA 95003
Aegis Living Aptos in Aptos, California offers assisted living and memory care services.
- Licensed capacity
- 100 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Aegis Living Aptos has accumulated 5 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care — over 7.4 years of operation, with 1 of those occurring within the past three years alongside 3 substantiated allegations.
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- Track record — The lifetime record shows 5 Type A and 3 Type B (administrative, paperwork or procedural) citations since licensing began in 2019, indicating this community has had recurring findings rather than an isolated incident.
- Recent 3 years — Of the 5 lifetime Type A findings, only 1 falls within the past three years, suggesting the pace of serious findings may have slowed, though the family should ask directly about what changed.
- Complaints — Investigators substantiated 3 of the allegations brought against the community, roughly 20% of all investigated allegations, with all 3 substantiated cases falling within the recent three-year window.
- Operating tenure — With 7.4 years of licensed operation and 5 inspections plus 6 complaint investigations on record, there is a reasonably established history to evaluate, though the complaint investigation volume relative to routine inspections is notable.
- 1.Can you walk us through what the Type A citation from the past three years involved and what corrective steps were taken?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were verified by the state afterward?
- 3.What changes has the community made to reduce the frequency of complaint investigations compared to routine inspections?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #445202706
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 6
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 5
- Type B citations · administrative
- 3
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 16
Facility evaluation
Apr 23, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint investigation
Apr 9, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 16, 2026
Facility evaluation
Sep 19, 2025
1–5 of 16 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,030 / mo
- Studios
- $6,030 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $7,350 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
3 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
21 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
7 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Patio seating areas
- Putting green / Golf
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
8 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.4Average RatingAveraged from 18 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the attentive, compassionate staff and beautiful setting, but pricing transparency and cost escalation are recurring concerns worth clarifying upfront.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, professional, and genuinely caring, especially in supporting families through difficult transitions like memory care and end-of-life.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents are described as being treated with respect and dignity, with staff sensitive to both resident and family needs.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently called beautiful, clean, and well maintained, with several comparing the feel to a fine hotel rather than a typical senior residence.
- Activities — Families note that the quality and variety of activities keep residents engaged and contribute to a stimulating daily life.
- Financial transparency — Some families describe the pricing and care-point assessment system as unclear or inflated, with actual costs ending up far higher than initially quoted, so it's worth asking for a detailed breakdown of how care levels and fees can change over time.
- Staff & care — A smaller number of reports mention inconsistent care quality in memory care, including concerns about hydration and food quality, so it's worth asking how staffing and monitoring work in that unit specifically.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — While most reviewers call the community clean and well kept, a few raise concerns specific to the memory care area, so it's worth touring that section directly to check current conditions.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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