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9 Best Nursing Homes in Atascadero, CA

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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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23 reviews
9.4
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23 reviews
5 star
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4 star
26%
3 star
4%
2 star
9%
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The Oaks has been a wonderful place for mom. After having on accident she was no longer able to stay home alone so we needed help and the Oaks has been wonderful! She is always busy, happy and well cared...
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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2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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30 reviews
8.3
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30 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
13%
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Great place, great facilities, great staff, and wonderful residences. Very friendly and a very “happy” vibe to it. Mom loves it there! And their director [name removed] is awesome! Mom initially was very...
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.
Creston Village is an assisted living and memory care community located in the thriving city of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is a thriving city best known for its abundance of hot springs, wineries and almond orchards, and it is the host of the California Mid-State Fair. Our luxurious community is...
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The nurses and staff were amazing! They allowed me to visit my loved one through the window and wold help by raising the blinds for me to see loved one. The staff were always kind to me during this...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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
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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 nursing homes in Atascadero, CA

The average cost of senior living in Atascadero is $5,215 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pismo Beach, CA with an average of $4,638 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Atascadero, CA, vs. nearby cities

Atascadero, CA
$5,215/mo
$4,995/mo

Nursing homes costs in Atascadero, CA, vs. state and national averages

Atascadero, CA
$5,215/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Atascadero, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,215/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,215/mo

Nursing homes costs in Atascadero, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,895/mo
Studio
$5,435/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,270/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,628/mo

Senior living costs in Atascadero vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Atascadero, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtascadero, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,215/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,034/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,215/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,174/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Atascadero, CA:$5,215/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Atascadero, CA:$4,034/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Atascadero, CA:$5,215/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Atascadero, CA:$4,174/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Atascadero, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Atascadero 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Atascadero, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Atascadero 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
Atascadero, CA$6,058/mo$6,169/mo-1.8%
California$5,602/mo$5,325/mo+5.2%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Atascadero, CA
2024 average cost:$6,058/mo
2023 average cost:$6,169/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,602/mo
2023 average cost:$5,325/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Atascadero

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Atascadero

A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

4.8
Kind Caring Concerned Involved Compassionate Great Meals

The Village At Sydney Creek-The Villages in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.5
They have a high level of Alzheimer's care at The Village. My grandpa was doing well after he moved in. The staff were friendly and encouraged him to participate in the activities. He made some new friends during his short time at this community.

Danish Care Center in Atascadero, CA

5.0
Danish Care Center is the utopia of care centers in my opinion.

Atascadero nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atascadero nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Atascadero that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Atascadero, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Atascadero nursing homes

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 Atascadero Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Atascadero, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atascadero nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Atascadero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atascadero, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Atascadero nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Atascadero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atascadero, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Atascadero nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Atascadero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atascadero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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The Oaks at Paso Robles, Creston Village and Danish Care Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Atascadero, California. See full list of communities.
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