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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Experience a safe and nurturing environment at Sacred Heart Residential Care Facility. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Arroyo Grande, California, this assistant living retirement facility is sure to offer comfort for various senior citizens. We pride ourselves for our knowledgeable staff...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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I lived in this community and it was very nice and clean. They had a friendly staff as well. I wouldn't recommend this community though because I contracted a virus and pneumonia and ended up in the hospital
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Residence is a senior care home primarily focused on memory care, located in San Luis Obispo on the central coast of sunny California, which is in San Luis Obispo County. Nestled in a picturesque valley between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, San Luis Obispo has its own...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Arguello, CA

The average cost of senior living in Arguello is $3,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Honda, CA with an average of $3,198 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Arguello, CA vs. nearby cities

Arguello, CA
$3,834/mo
$3,683/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Arguello, CA vs. the state and national average

Arguello, CA
$3,834/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Arguello vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,834/mo
$4,647/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Arguello, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,477/mo
Studio
$4,680/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Arguello over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Arguello, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Arguello.

What families are saying about assisted living in Arguello

Recent reviews for assisted living in Arguello

Fountain Square of Lompoc

4.3
Overall, the staff are very caring. They care for the residents very well and seem to be very loving people. The way the keep the community running is very nice, and it's very secure. My mom complains about how often they serve green beans, but she also doesn't tell them she wants something ...
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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

5.0
We chose Merrill Gardens because they had available space at the time we needed it and also I could see it was very clean, it smelled good, and all of the staff who helped us were extremely friendly and helpful. We really appreciated how upfront and honest they were with us. They have different ...
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Amalia's Residence II in Santa Maria, CA

5.0
Although [name removed] was combative he received personalized care. He enjoyed the home cooked meals. We liked there were only two men and six residents in this facility. There was a friendly dog patients could interact with. [name removed] was unable to participate due to his dementia. I loved ...
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Arguello review score based on 44 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 36 Arguello assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Arguello review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Arguello review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Arguello, CA36 facilities
7.0
Lompoc, CA9 facilities
7.0
Vandenberg AFB, CA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Arguello assisted living

When assisted living 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 44 reviews of 36 Arguello assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Arguello resident and family assisted living 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.
Arguello, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Arguello assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arguello assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arguello, 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 Arguello assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Arguello that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Arguello assisted living

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 Arguello Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Arguello, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arguello assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Arguello partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Arguello assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Arguello communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arguello assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Arguello offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arguello, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Arguello

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Arguello protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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