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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Betteravia, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Betteravia area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Betteravia. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Betteravia, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and Santa Maria.
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
15 reviews
I recommend The Oaks at Nipomo Assisted Living to anyone looking for an assisted living facility in Nipomo, California, for their loved one. The staff and residents are very friendly, at The Oaks, and...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
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21 reviews
Santa Maria Terrace gets 5 stars for all. I did not even have to look at any other facilities as I liked this one so much. The staff is very helpful and nice. I think the best feature is that they let you...
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.
Residents who call Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living home enjoy an active independent atmosphere, while receiving support services as needed. Our four-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our private courtyard features an award-winning rose garden and gazebo which provides the...
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7.9
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40 reviews
What we like about Merrill Gardens is the overall cleanliness and staff and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
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.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Cost of independent living in Betteravia, CA
The average cost of senior living in Betteravia is $3,474 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carr, CA with an average of $3,474 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Betteravia, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Betteravia, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Betteravia, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Betteravia
Recent reviews for independent living in Betteravia
Santa Maria Terrace
4.6
They have met and exceeded, our expectations for my loved one. It's very clean, and they are friendly. We are pretty pleased. We picked this community because it was clean, and the closet to our budget. It's been a very good
experience. In addition, the rooms are larger than most.
The Oaks at Nipomo
4.9
I was looking for a place for Dad when he started to need more care with ADLs and becoming more confused. And also looking for a higher standard of professionalism. Dad feels cared for and loved at the memory care unit at the Oaks. In his last residence Dad did not participate in the ...
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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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Betteravia independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Betteravia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Betteravia, 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 Betteravia 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 Betteravia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Betteravia, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Betteravia 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 Betteravia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Betteravia, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Betteravia 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 Betteravia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Betteravia, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks at Nipomo, Holiday Las Brisas and Santa Maria Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Betteravia, California. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Betteravia, California. See the full list.
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