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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pacer, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Pacer nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Pacer, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Pacer or another care type is right for you. Browse 46 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Pacer.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bicknell, Garey and Sisquoc.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pacer, CA

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Last Updated: 6/4/26
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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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Casa de Flores
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...
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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
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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.
Photo of Annette Lodge
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: 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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Pacer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pacer

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.

A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

5.0
The community is a beautiful place, and each room has its own bathroom. They have lots of activities including holiday fun, the food is cooked by a chef, and the grounds are amazing. The owners are extraordinary people I would definitely recommend the community

Pacer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pacer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pacer, 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 Pacer 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 Pacer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pacer, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.8%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.8%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pacer 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 Pacer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pacer, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pacer 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 Pacer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pacer, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Pacer 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 Pacer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pacer, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pacer 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 Pacer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pacer, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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The Oaks at Paso Robles, Westmont of Santa Barbara and Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pacer, California. See full list of communities.
There are 46 nursing homes facilities near Pacer, California. See the full list.
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