The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Atascadero, CA for 2023

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There are 34 Assisted Living Facilities in the Atascadero area, with 10 in Atascadero and 24 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Atascadero is $4,700 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,750.

To help you with your search, browse the 86 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Atascadero. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Atascadero 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Morro Bay with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Part of the inland San Luis Obispo County area, Atascadero has a population of around 30,674 and 15.8 percent of residents are 65 and over. Seniors can choose from 10 assisted living facilities (ALFs) in town and 24 nearby. The state of California calls them Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCF). Each facility is regulated and licensed by The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), which maintains strict policies to uphold the safety and wellness of seniors while under the supervision of a caregiver.

• The cost of living in Atascadero is comparable to the state average and 53 percent higher than the national average. Relative to neighboring cities, seniors save 12.7 percent on groceries, 2.8 percent on health care services, 17 percent on utilities, 3.7 percent on transportation services and 10.3 percent on good and services.
  
  
• Seniors who live in Atascadero experience unsteady air quality levels throughout the year. The American Lung Association (ALA) ranked the area of San Luis Obispo, including Atascadero, as having the 18th worse particle pollution in the nation. Seniors with respiratory issues are advised to stay inside during fall and spring months when pollution is highest here.
  
  
• The town is considered safer than 51 percent of other similar sized cities and towns in the state. Comparable to the state, violent crime rates are lower by 15.2 percent, property crime by 46 percent and crimes per square mile by 256 percent.
  
  
• Cold, rainy winter weather is typical in Atascadero, reducing outdoor recreation opportunities for seniors from November to April. Seniors with breathing and general lung problems may find the hot, dry summer weather problematic here.
  
  
• Ride-On Transportation serves seniors affordable transportation services throughout the San Luis Obispo County, including Atascadero. All rides are door-to-door, making it easy and secure for seniors to get around the area throughout the week.
  
  
• Atascadero has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Atascadero Fun Club, an organization that provides events, trips, programs and activities and offer a senior center.

Assisted Living costs in Atascadero start around $4,700 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Atascadero and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.