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

There are 29 Assisted Living Facilities in the Nipomo area, with 4 in Nipomo and 25 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Nipomo is $3,670 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Santa Maria with an average starting cost of 2,700.

To help you with your search, browse the 78 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Nipomo. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Nipomo 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Nipomo is a small city in San Luis Obispo County, set in the steep hills overlooking Dana Point, which has been called "the only romantic spot on the coast" by the writer it's named after.

Home to just 16,700 people, 15 percent of them seniors age 65 and over, Nipomo has 29 assisted living facilities in and around its territory. These communities, like all residential care facilities in the state, are licensed through the California Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division.

• Weather in Nipomo is idyllic. Summer highs this close to the beach, and halfway up the hill, average 79 degrees. The very mild winters in Nipomo see average low temperatures of 43 degrees for a few months a year. Generally clear skies mean just 14 inches of rain fall on Nipomo's stretch of the coast each year, though the forested hills produce a lot of tree pollen that might bother some seniors with asthma.
• The cost of living in Nipomo is slightly less than the average for the rest of California, though it is still 67 percent higher than the national average. Some of this extra cost is in the higher-than-average housing price, though healthcare in Nipomo can be up to 12 percent less expensive than the national average cost.
• Crime rates in Nipomo are almost perfectly in line with national rates. Property crimes, such as petty theft, are somewhat more common in Nipomo, though violent crime remains rare. 
• Public transportation in Nipomo is in the hands of the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA). This service connects the communities of Pismo Beach and Santa Maria with a line running through the center of Nipomo. Seniors with valid ID get discount fares on SLORTA, which operates an ADA-compliant fleet of vehicles.
• The Nipomo area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Nipomo has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, an organization that conducts free classes to help Nipomo seniors understand Medicare and other health insurance options, as well as three senior centers.

Assisted Living costs in Nipomo start around $3,670 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 Nipomo 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.