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Photo of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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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
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.
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, 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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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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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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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: 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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I don't really have any concerns. He is being very well taken care of. The house is immaculate. He is being well fed. It's close enough for us to visit daily, and he is always showered and shaved and they...
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.
From our family to yours; we are committed to providing you and your loved ones the service and quality of life that they deserve.A dedicated staff with more than 20 years experience in caring for the elderly.Our private home is licensed by the state and can accommodate just about any situation;...
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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.
Southbay Max Care is an assisted living community located in Los Osos, Calif. The city is located alongside the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo County. Residence of the neighborhood get to enjoy the cool ocean breeze that blows through the city all year long. It is a beautiful community that has...
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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.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...

Cost of assisted living in Serrano, CA

The average cost of senior living in Serrano is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,354 per month.

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

Serrano, CA
$4,271/mo

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

Serrano, CA
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,271/mo
$4,810/mo

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

Studio
$3,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,495/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Serrano over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Serrano, 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 Serrano.

What families are saying about assisted living in Serrano

Recent reviews for assisted living in Serrano

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

4.8
Kind Caring Concerned Involved Compassionate Great Meals

Serrano assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Serrano assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Serrano, 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 Serrano 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 Serrano that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Serrano, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Serrano 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 Serrano Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Serrano, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Serrano 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 Serrano partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Serrano, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Serrano 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 Serrano communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Serrano, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Serrano 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 Serrano offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Serrano, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Serrano

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 Serrano protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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