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Dominican Oaks

Dominican Oaks

3400 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Accepting Residents

About Dominican Oaks

Dominican Oaks is a assisted living community located in Santa Cruz, CA. Contact us to learn more about our services and availability.

License #

440708773

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

142 beds

Licensed Since

May 1991

AI Summary

Dominican Oaks has maintained more than three decades of consistent compliance with state oversight, with no serious violations affecting resident safety or care during its 35-year operating history. The community has received only 5 Type B citations (administrative or non-serious findings) across all routine inspections since 1991, indicating strong performance in areas like staff training and medication management. While the facility has faced 4 complaint investigations generating 15 total allegations, none were substantiated by state investigators, meaning all concerns were either unproven or determined to be unfounded after review. The recent three-year period shows an even cleaner trajectory, with no citations of any type issued during complaint visits, despite continued investigation activity. The fact that complaint investigations nearly match the number of routine inspections suggests heightened scrutiny, but the lack of substantiated findings and the absence of any serious violations over more than three decades demonstrates the community's ability to maintain regulatory standards even under closer examination.

Inspections
Total inspections5
Most recentMay 2026
Type A citations (serious)0
Type B citations (non-serious)5
Complaints
Investigations completed4
Allegations substantiated0
Type A citations (serious)0
Type B citations (non-serious)5
DateTypeReport
May 27, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Feb 6, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
Sep 19, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
May 14, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Apr 23, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Jan 22, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Nov 6, 2024Complaint InvestigationPDF
Nov 6, 2024Complaint InvestigationPDF
May 10, 2024Facility EvaluationPDF
Jan 11, 2024Facility EvaluationPDF
Jun 30, 2022Facility EvaluationPDF
View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

1-Bedroom$4,890/mo

Activities & Events

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Care Services

Medication management
Bathing & dressing assistance
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
Mobility assistance
Diabetes / insulin management
Incontinence care
Non-ambulatory care
Wheelchair accessible

What This Community Offers

Furnished units
Emergency call system
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
Walking paths
Garden / Courtyard
Outdoor common space
Dining room
Accommodates special diets
Professional chef
Restaurant-style dining
All-day / Anytime dining
Scheduled transportation
Family support services
Move-in coordination
Concierge services

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Languages Spoken

English

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