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CARING STARS WINNER
475 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4.4
(24 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my visit at the Avila Senior Living facility. While looking for a soft landing place for my mom, I immediately felt at home when i walked in the building. There is a cozy sitting area and a fireplace, where a few residents were havin..."
$3,200
73 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4.4
(11 reviews)
"My mom was a resident at The Villages of San Luis Obispo. They were spectacular and we want to go back there. They were really attentive and very friendly and they had a lot of activities. It was a good landing spot. We all felt thankful that it exis..."
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1234 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3.8
(10 reviews)
"We toured The Village at Sydney Creek. They have full time nurses on staff all the time to give medications and any medical procedure that may be needed. They're very astute at what they do. It's very clean, and there's a maintenance person there all..."
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467 HILL STREET, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I visited Vista Rosa for my friend. That is the cream of the crop, but it was also very expensive. They have the best activities. It was the Cadillac of senior living, and for the right person that also would be a fabulous place. For a single room it..."
$7,500
338 Margarita Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend went to a small facility called The Park Grove - San Luis Obispo. It was a 6-bed facility, and they were fantastic. Their assessment was excellent, and the care was above and beyond. It made her final days as comfortable as could possibly b..."
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2719 EL CERRITO DRIVE, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The facility was clean and the meals were wonderful and on time. The staff was professional. The rooms offered variety as far as living conditions and they were well furnished. The doctors and nurses were available. The medications were given as or..."
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3765 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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1095 San Adriano Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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1015 San Adriano, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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1728 Royal Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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696 E Foothills Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Foothills Residential Care For The Elderly in San Luis Obispo, CA provides Assisted Living services. The staff at Foothills Residential Care For The Elderly provide personalized services designed to meet the needs of every patient. The dedicated health professionals offer the assistance you need while respecting your independence.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$4,500
CARING STARS WINNER
177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444
4.7
(21 reviews)
"We looked at The Oaks at Nipomo's assisted living and I think that was a good place. Everything was clean, fresh, and new. The rooms were nice. The activities that the people were involved in were enjoyable for them. It looked like they enjoyed their..."
$3,670
1405 E. Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
4.0
(35 reviews)
"We really liked Santa Maria Terrace. The residents seemed very happy. I saw the menu, and it had a nice variety of food. The dining room had white tablecloths, and the menu was a nice card-bound menu. It felt like you were walking into a restaurant, ..."
$3,200
526 S River Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
3.9
(10 reviews)
"My parents are residents of The Oaks at Paso Robles. They have been wonderful for my parents. The staff is wonderful. They take care and care about the people there. The people who are living there are friendly and nice, a very social group of people..."
$3,895
2025 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother moved into A Heavenly Home. This place is really good. It's expensive, but it's right for him because he needs a lot. I mean, he's just on the edge of assisted care and nursing care. And so it's the most care that you could get in an assis..."
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9435 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was in a smaller facility which wasn't working out so when we found Park Place and met the owner and administrator we knew right away we had found the perfect fit. She had a beautiful large private room and was allowed to keep her dog there..."
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7150 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
5.0
(1 reviews)
"love the place my mom lives there. ..."
$3,900
1520 Experimental Station Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife is in Harvest Senior Living, LLC #2. They're very good. She's been there for a year now. They have a very nice facility, good food, and the caregivers are excellent. They have music, arts, trips to the beach and those sorts of things. They ha..."
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946 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Villa Care took wonderful care of my Mom for years until her passing at 105yrs. They work well with Doctors & other health agencies. My Mom level of care change since she had dementia, it was not a problem for them, very professional, & ..."
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4225 Camp 8 Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful caring staff and family atmosphere. ..."
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Assisted Living
Glenda
4.0
Review of Vista Rosa
My sister has moved into Vista Rosa. My first impression was good. It's very nice. They have a beauty salon, and they can get their nails done. The staff are very nice. They're very expensive. I...
Assisted Living
Laurie S
2.0
Review of The Village at Sydney Creek
I have a family member at Sydney Creek. We brought him there when Danny was a manager and she was great. You could call or visit anytime and get answers to your questions. Danny left and things...
Assisted Living
Jennifer
5.0
Review of The Villages of San Luis Obispo
My mom was a resident at The Villages of San Luis Obispo. They were spectacular and we want to go back there. They were really attentive and very friendly and they had a lot of activities. It was a...
In San Luis Obispo, assisted living residents pay an average of $5,300, but exact costs vary considerably depending on amenities and required services. Statewide, average rates are slightly lower at $5,250, and nationally, rates are considerably more economical at $4,500. Seniors seeking more affordable care may consider Hanford or Bakersfield, where respective rates average $4,350 and $3,750. San Luis Obispo is a budget-friendly alternative to nearby cities such as Oxnard and Salinas, where facilities charge $5,750 and $6,000.
San Luis Obispo
$5,300
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Salinas
$6,000
Hanford
$4,350
Oxnard
$5,750
Bakersfield
$3,750
Assisted living facilities in San Luis Obispo charge $5,300 per month for housing and care.
San Luis Obispo offers three financial aid options for eligible seniors including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the optional state supplement (OSS) and Assisted Living Waiver (ALW).
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.
Assisted living is the most affordable surveyed long-term care option in San Luis Obispo, with rates coming in at $5,300. This is considerably lower than the cost of nonmedical in-home care and skilled home health care, which averages $7,150 and doesn’t include expenses such as housing and meals. Nursing home care costs about double the norm for assisted living at $10,038 and is suitable for those who need more intensive care.
In-Home Care
$7,150
Home Health Care
$7,150
Assisted Living Facility
$5,300
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,038
San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
San Luis Obispo 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.
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