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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Halcyon, CA

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
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1313 Floor plans available
9.4
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I moved my parents into one of their cottages. Two bed/two baths. They are very happy there. Staff friendly and considerate. Only complaint would be the food. Nothing fancy just plain with lots of chicken...
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...
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Photo of The Oaks at Nipomo
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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My Father is happy there. The staff care for him and love him like he is family. I am assured he is cared for and safe. The therapists on staff provide services to him when it is needed. Staff let me know...
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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Photo of Santa Maria Terrace
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The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are generally kind. It is a suitable option for seniors who are fully independent and primarily need a safe and comfortable living environment....
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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Photo of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO
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22 Floor plans available
8.3
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Thank you so much for assisting me find your facility, your people were great!!:Avila was a beautiful facility. If my brother had lived more that two weeks I'm sure he would have adjusted and thrived!
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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7.6
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Las Brisas is the best I can do for the money. I'm not into activities like Bingo & cards. The apartments are priced according to size. So I have a little studio. Weekly cleaning is included. Laundry is not...
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.
Las Brisas provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Perched on a hilltop overlooking the lights of San Luis Obispo, from our dining room you'll enjoy stunning views of the Irish Hills and Madonna Mountain.Las Brisas is getting some exciting upgrades where new...
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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: 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.
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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.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
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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.
Photo of Villagio San Luis Obispo, a CCRC ( Fall '21)
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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Photo of Il Villaggio At San Luis Obispo
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.
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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.
Photo of Consolidated-Garden Creek At the Village
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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Halcyon, CA

The average cost of senior living in Halcyon is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.

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

Halcyon, CA
$3,724/mo

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

Halcyon, CA
$3,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,873/mo
Independent Living
$3,724/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,920/mo
Studio
$4,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,652/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,777/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Halcyon 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: Halcyon, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHalcyon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,724/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,689/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,873/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Halcyon, CA:$3,724/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Halcyon, CA:$3,689/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Halcyon, CA:$4,873/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Halcyon, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Halcyon 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
Halcyon, 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%
Halcyon, 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 Halcyon

Recent reviews for independent living in Halcyon

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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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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The Oaks at Nipomo

4.9
If you can afford top quality care the oaks is a great facility. The staff is very responsive to the residents needs and the food is great. Having a physician that comes to the facility is so helpful for those that have difficulty with transportation. No one wants to move to assisted living and ...
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Halcyon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Halcyon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Halcyon, 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 Halcyon 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 Halcyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Halcyon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Halcyon 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 Halcyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Halcyon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Halcyon 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 Halcyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Halcyon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, The Oaks at Nipomo and Santa Maria Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Halcyon, California. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Halcyon, California. See the full list.
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