Dominican OaksAssisted Living Facility in Santa Cruz, California
About Dominican Oaks
Seniors who use a wheelchair, need help moving around, or receive hospice care can live at Dominican Oaks. This assisted living setting on Paul Sweet Road in Santa Cruz is a large community with room for 142 residents. Dominican Oaks Corporation has run the home since 1991. Winkle Farm Park is about half a mile away, and Live Oak Super grocery store is about a mile away.
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Dominican Oaks at a glance
Dominican Oaks is one of 12 assisted living facilities listed in Santa Cruz.
It is licensed for 142 beds — one of the larger communities in the area, against a Santa Cruz average of about 32.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Dominican Oaks 11 times, most recently on May 27, 2026. There are 4 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- May 22, 1991
- Last visit
- May 27, 2026
- Visits on record
- 11
- Complaints
- 4
Citations: 0 Type A · 5 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Sep 30, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Dominican Oaks and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Compare Dominican Oaks with the other assisted living facilities in Santa Cruz by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Dominican Hospital (0.2 mi), Rabobank (0.3 mi) and Erik's DeliCafé (0.3 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊KindPeoplesPharmacy0.4 mi
- 2🏥Dominican HospitalMedical0.2 mi
- 3🛒Live Oak SuperGrocery1.1 mi
- 4🌳0.3 mi
- 5📚1.5 mi
- 6⛪0.7 mi
- 7🏦RabobankBank0.3 mi
- 8🍽️Erik's DeliCaféRestaurant0.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Dominican Oaks
- What type of care does Dominican Oaks provide?
- Dominican Oaks is an assisted living facility in Santa Cruz, California, licensed for 142 residents.
- Where is Dominican Oaks located?
- Dominican Oaks is at 3400 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, California 95065. It is near Winkle Farm Park.
- When was Dominican Oaks last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Dominican Oaks on May 27, 2026.
- Has Dominican Oaks had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Dominican Oaks's public record lists 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Dominican Oaks?
- The state license for Dominican Oaks is held by Dominican Oaks Corporation, first licensed on May 22, 1991.
- Who can live at Dominican Oaks?
- The state licenses Dominican Oaks to serve residents receiving hospice care. Its license notes: "142 may be non-ambulatory. Licensed to serve ages 60 years and above. All clients requiring care and supervision to be on first floor only. License is subject to terms and conditions of hospice waiver."
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