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831 West Pershing Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
Assisted living is a residential care solution for older adults who don’t have extensive medical needs but benefit from help with daily activities, such as meal preparation, transportation and personal care. Residents live in private and semiprivate units and can participate in daily and weekly recreational programs. They can also access a range of amenities such as swimming pools, fitness studios and walking paths. On average, assisted living facilities in this region charge $5,300 per month for care compared to state and national norms of $5,250 and $4,500.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about the benefits of choosing assisted living in Arroyo Grande, as well as some things to consider before making the move. It also highlights local resources that can help seniors make informed long-term care decisions.
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831 West Pershing Street, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
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965 W Robert Lane, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
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5.0
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4.5
(2 reviews)
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Assisted living facilities in Arroyo Grande comply with rules and minimum guidelines set by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program. This agency has a stringent licensing process and enforces compliance with rules related to care planning, staffing and building requirements.
In Arroyo Grande, assisted living residents pay monthly rates of $5,300 for care.
Assisted living communities in Arroyo Grande charge $5,300 per month for housing and services, which is in line with the California average of $5,250 but hundreds of dollars over the national norm of $4,500. Rates in Salinas trend higher at $6,000, but care costs in other nearby cities may be lower. In Hanford, rates are about $1,000 less per month than in Arroyo Grande, and in Bakersfield, assisted living residents pay approximately $3,750 for care. Visalia offers even more competitively priced care, with rates coming in at $3,450.
Arroyo Grande
$5,300
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Bakersfield
$3,750
Hanford
$4,350
Salinas
$6,000
Visalia
$3,450
Compared to other senior care options in Arroyo Grande, assisted living is economically priced at $5,300. This offers significant monthly savings over the cost of in-home care and home health care, which average $7,150 for full-time services. Nursing home care, which includes intensive care and medical support in an institutional setting, comes in at about double the cost of assisted living at $10,038.
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 Arroyo Grande was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Luis Obispo, was used instead.
The state of California provides financial aid to cover assisted living costs to qualified seniors with limited income. Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program provides the Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP) which offers financial assistance for seniors who wish to receive care outside of the home. California does not have any non-Medicaid programs for assisted living costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Arroyo Grande 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.
Assisted Living
Elizabeth
5
Review of Alder House
My mom has been at Alder House for four months now. It's very good. It's very home-like, and the employees are unbelievable. It has been a wonderful fit for my mother. They have to take her to the...
Assisted Living
Margaret
5
Review of Wyndham Residence
I looked at Wyndham Residence. It's a combination of independent and assisted living, and I was very impressed with that facility. They have an inner courtyard with an aviary with different birds...
Assisted Living
Howard
5
Review of Alder House
I'm enjoying Alder House. They take good care of me. There are many good caring workers here. They don't have anything beyond single rooms, but my room can accommodate all my furniture. They charge...