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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Margarita, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Santa Margarita, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Santa Margarita, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Santa Margarita incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Santa Margarita memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Santa Margarita, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO
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Well, my mom moved out of my back house, so that was very good. There were some ongoing construction problems she encountered that forced her to move rooms after she moved in, so that wasn't ideal, but it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLOWe describe our independent and assisted living lifestyles as “simply abundant living” because with us, each day holds endless opportunities to discover your talents and purpose through hobbies and cultural pursuits, serving neighbors, outdoor...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lush surroundings … Gourmet dining … Exciting adventures … Lasting friendships … This is life at The Villages.The Villages of San Luis Obispo unite compassionate staff, caring communities, and a comprehensive continuum of care for residents and their families. Our advanced, holistic approach to...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
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Cost of memory care in Santa Margarita, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Margarita is $6,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atascadero, CA with an average of $6,583 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Margarita, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Margarita, CA
$6,583/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Margarita, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,583/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Margarita, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,696/mo
Studio
$6,892/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,591/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Margarita vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Santa Margarita, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Margarita, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,583/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,134/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Santa Margarita, CA:$6,583/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Margarita, CA:$6,134/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Santa Margarita, CA:$3,395/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Margarita, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Santa Margarita and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Santa Margarita, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Margarita have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Margarita, CA$7,043/mo$6,666/mo+5.7%
California$6,341/mo$5,845/mo+8.5%
National$6,052/mo$5,772/mo+4.9%
Santa Margarita, CA
2024 average cost:$7,043/mo
2023 average cost:$6,666/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,341/mo
2023 average cost:$5,845/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,052/mo
2023 average cost:$5,772/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Margarita

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Margarita

The Village At Sydney Creek-The Villages in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.5
They have a high level of Alzheimer's care at The Village. My grandpa was doing well after he moved in. The staff were friendly and encouraged him to participate in the activities. He made some new friends during his short time at this community.

A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

5.0
The community is a beautiful place, and each room has its own bathroom. They have lots of activities including holiday fun, the food is cooked by a chef, and the grounds are amazing. The owners are extraordinary people I would definitely recommend the community

The Oaks at Paso Robles

4.0
I am very happy with The Oaks, I feel they take good care of my mother. I absolutely love that weather pro, they take the memory care residents on outings.

Santa Margarita review score based on 263 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 263 reviews of 11 Santa Margarita memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Margarita review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Santa Margarita review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Santa Margarita, CA11 facilities
8.8
Santa Maria, CA18 facilities
8.7
Salinas, CA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Margarita memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 263 reviews of 11 Santa Margarita memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Margarita resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Santa Margarita, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Santa Margarita memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Margarita memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Margarita, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Santa Margarita memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Santa Margarita that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santa Margarita, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.9%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.8%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.2%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Margarita memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Santa Margarita Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santa Margarita, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Margarita memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santa Margarita partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Margarita, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Margarita memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santa Margarita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santa Margarita, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.4%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
11%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Margarita memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Santa Margarita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santa Margarita, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
11%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.3%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
11.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
7.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Margarita

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Santa Margarita protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO, The Villages of San Luis Obispo and Consolidated-Garden Creek At the Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Margarita, California. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Santa Margarita, California. See the full list.
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The 6 memory care facilities near you in Santa Margarita, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Margarita, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Santa Margarita, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Santa Margarita, California ranges from $2500 to $11500. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Margarita, California is $6,583. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Margarita, California typically starts at $2500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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