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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Luis Obispo County, CA

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The med-techs and caregivers are amazing. The staff are very kind and capable. Residents seem quite friendly and happy and make friends easily. Its all very clean and lovely and homey. Nightly movies in the...
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: 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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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
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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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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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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: 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
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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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in San Luis Obispo County, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Luis Obispo County is $4,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,354 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County, CA vs. nearby counties

San Luis Obispo County, CA
$4,358/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County, CA vs. the state and national average

San Luis Obispo County, CA
$4,358/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,358/mo
$4,995/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County, CA by room type

Average cost of Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County, 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 San Luis Obispo County.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Luis Obispo County

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Luis Obispo County

The Residence II in Paso Robles, CA

4.7
The staff are all very friendly and genuinely care for Mom.

The Residence in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.8
One thing I really like about The Residence is that they are very adequately staffed. I know that some of these places the ration between staff and residents is not where it needs to be for the residents to get the sort of care and attention they need, but that is not the case here. They take ...
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A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

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San Luis Obispo County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Luis Obispo County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Luis Obispo County, 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 San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County 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
27.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County 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
9.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Luis Obispo County

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 San Luis Obispo County protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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The Oaks at Paso Robles, Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO and The Oaks at Nipomo are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Luis Obispo County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near San Luis Obispo County, California. See the full list.

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