Public Guardian | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
Resource Name:Public Guardian | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
Public Guardian
address
500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Eligibility
Open to adults who are unable to properly provide for or manage personal needs (such as physical health, food, clothing, and financial resources) due to advanced age or a diagnosed mental disorder.
-Limited to individuals with no existing legal arrangements (such as a Power of Attorney or Trustee) or suitable family members available to act on their behalf.
Required documents
Call for details
Application process
Call or visit
Fees
No fee
Service area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Provides court-appointed conservatorship management for individuals substantially unable to care for themselves or manage financial resources. Assesses eligibility and coordinates personal care, estate management, and protective services to secure stable living conditions and mitigate fraud or undue influence.
Last assured
07/16/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
Assists older adults and individuals with disabilities with maximizing self-sufficiency, safety, and independence. Provides casework services and resource navigation to offer community support and long-term care options.