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zipAveragecost: $3,876

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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Cost of independent living in Arlight, CA

The average cost of senior living in Arlight is $3,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.

Independent living costs in Arlight, CA, vs. nearby cities

Arlight, CA
$3,876/mo
$4,208/mo

Independent living costs in Arlight, CA, vs. state and national averages

Arlight, CA
$3,876/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Arlight, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,647/mo
Independent Living
$3,876/mo

Independent living costs in Arlight, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,477/mo
Studio
$4,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Arlight 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: Arlight, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArlight, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,876/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,834/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,647/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Arlight, CA:$3,876/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Arlight, CA:$3,834/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Arlight, CA:$4,647/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Arlight, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlight 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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Independent living cost trends in Arlight, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arlight 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 median 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
Arlight, CA$4,011/mo$3,914/mo+2.5%
California$3,676/mo$3,585/mo+2.5%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
Arlight, CA
2024 average cost:$4,011/mo
2023 average cost:$3,914/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,676/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arlight

Recent reviews for independent living in Arlight

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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Fountain Square of Lompoc

4.0
The employees are very friendly and caring to be good. I don't see too many activities and I've seen multiple patients wandering around with no shoes. There were other patients sitting in their own urine while eating lunch. We did tell an employee, but they didn't do anything. I'm not sure if ...
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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

3.5
Administrative staff - 0 (I expect this will get better, now that there's new management. [name removed] was really just terrible.) Food, quality and options, over the last few months, really declined. It does seem to be improving. .Activities N/A - since my mom passed away my dad is not ...
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Arlight independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arlight independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Arlight partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arlight, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Arlight independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Arlight communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlight, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlight independent 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 independent living communities in Arlight offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arlight, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, Westmont of Santa Barbara and The Oaks at Nipomo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arlight, California. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Arlight, California. See the full list.
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