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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Los Osos, CA for 2024

 

Los Osos sits on California’s Central Coast and serves as a bedroom community of San Luis Obispo. In this region, prospective assisted living residents have 25 residential care facilities to choose from. These facilities charge approximately $5,300 per month for care, which lines up with California’s median of $5,250 but runs $900 higher than the national norm.

While finding the right assisted living facility can be a challenge, our directory helps you refine your search by listing 113 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and near Los Osos. Combined, these facilities have an average quality score of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Los Osos

Assisted living facilities in Los Osos follow the California Department of Social Services’ rules for licensing and operation. This department governs assisted living facilities, officially called residential care facilities for the elderly, through its Senior Care Licensing Program, and it promotes a consistent standard of care through annual licensing requirements, routine inspections and investigating consumer complaints.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Los Osos

 

  • The American Lung Association gives San Luis Obispo County, where Los Osos sits, a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels and an F for both 24-hour particle pollution and ozone pollution. On an annual basis, the organization reports 48 days in which ozone or particle pollution levels come in high enough to impact seniors’ health and comfort. Fortunately, assisted living facilities host indoor activities throughout the year to help residents stay active regardless of environmental conditions.  

 

  • The AARP Livability Index gives Los Osos a rating of 61, which comes in well above the average U.S. city score of 48 and falls just 12 points shy of the nation’s highest city score. Factors that contribute to the city’s high rating include its abundance of cultural venues, with residents having access to six institutions per 10,000 people, as well as numerous ADA-accessible transportation options.

 

  • Los Osos’s San Luis Obispo County scores 14th in the state for health, fostering a therapeutic environment for assisted living residents. The average life expectancy in this county exceeds state and national norms at 81.8 years, with the county reporting 260 deaths per 100,000 people aged 75 and under versus 360 nationally and 290 statewide. Additionally, the county outpaces the rest of the state and nation for flu vaccinations, with 54% of seniors receiving the flu shot annually.

 

  • Los Osos ranks as safer than 29% of U.S. communities and 58% of California cities, and its crime rate stands out as higher than most in comparison to similarly sized communities nationwide. The safest neighborhoods in the city include Baywood Park, Cuesta-by-the-Sea and Town Center, offering options for those seeking long-term care.

 

  • Los Osos’s weather has little variation throughout the year, with daytime highs around 63 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 74 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Approximately 32 days annually get at least 0.04 inches of precipitation, most of which comes between mid-October and late May, and residents rarely experience noticeable humidity. To help residents make the most of the city’s comfortable weather, many assisted living facilities have outdoor amenities, such as gardens and walking paths.

Paying for Assisted Living in Los Osos

 

The median monthly cost for assisted living in Los Osos comes in at $5,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Los Osos, assisted living residents pay typical monthly rates of $5,300 for care, which slightly exceeds the California norm of $5,250 and runs $800 higher than the national cost. This monthly rate sits at the midrange for the region, with seniors in Oxnard paying $450 more per month for care and assisted living residents in Salinas paying a higher rate of $6,000. On the other hand, seniors typically spend $950 less on assisted living in Hanford, and in Bakersfield, rates come in $1,550 below monthly fees in Los Osos.

Los Osos

$5,300

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Hanford

$4,350

Bakersfield

$3,750

Oxnard

$5,750

Salinas

$6,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The estimated median expense for assisted living in Los Osos comes in at $5,300, which is lower than other senior care solutions in the city. For example, seniors who live at home pay $1,850 more than assisted living residents for in-home care services, such as light housekeeping and transportation services, and home health care services, such as medication administration and wound care. Similarly, nursing homes charge considerably higher rates of $10,038 for services, which include 24-hour supervision, intensive personal care and medical support.

In-Home Care

$7,150

Home Health Care

$7,150

Assisted Living Facility

$5,300

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,038

Note: Data for Los Osos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Luis Obispo, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Los Osos

San Luis Obispo County does not take part in California's assisted living waiver program for Medicaid recipients, though seniors in Los Osos can get some help managing the cost of senior living through the Grants-in-Aid program run by the city of San Luis Obispo.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Los Osos

Los Osos and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Los Osos, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Los Osos

 

Los Osos Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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L.G.B.

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Review of South Bay Maxi Care

My mother passed away in the home, her wedding rings have not been recovered. We immediately let the Owner know that they were missing, and they have not been found. Our refund as of 9/22 has not...

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I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of South Bay Maxi Care

Two months ago, my husband and I moved in at Southbay Maxi Care. It's a small facility but everything is pretty good. The staff are really fine and they seem to do their best. The food is not...

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