San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) sits along the central coast of California. It offers more than 90 miles of beautiful beaches dotted with small towns and ample...
Seniors have approximately 40 assisted living facilities in SLO CAL to choose from, with an average cost of $5,800 per month reported by the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This cost is $1,500 higher per month than the national average of $4,300. These cost of care prices for assisted living are relative to the cost of housing in the SLO CAL area.
475 Marsh Street, 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 ha..."
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177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA, 93444
4.7
(16 reviews)
"The tour at The Oaks at Nipomo went wonderful. I didn't have a negative thing to say about it. The woman who gave me the tour was very nice, gave us lots of information, and was very friendly. It's a beautiful place. The room we saw was very nice,..."
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7150 Sycamore Road, Atascadero, CA, 93422
5.0
(1 reviews)
"love the place my mom lives there. "
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526 S River Rd., Paso Robles, CA, 93446
4.0
(6 reviews)
"I went with a friend to visit their father. The rooms were homey and clean. Staff very caring. My friends Dad said he was happy here."
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73 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405
4.5
(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 e..."
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222 S. ELM STREET, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420
5.0
(4 reviews)
"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 in it that interact with the residents. The facilit..."
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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 th..."
READ MORE1405 Teresa Drive, Morro Bay, CA, 93442
4.4
(8 reviews)
"The staff of this facility is simply extraordinary. My brother was a resident until he passed away. The care and compassion they had for him was astounding. Not only did they go many extra miles to keep him comfortable, but at a time of great stre..."
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10630 West Front Road, Atascadero, CA, 93422
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Ingleside Assisted Living is very good, but it's very small. They're doing a great job and the staff is wonderful. My mother is in a single room with a private bathroom, and it's the same for everybody. They take them for drives, they do in-home g..."
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8455 Santa Rosa Rd., Atascadero, CA, 93422
4.4
(7 reviews)
"We chose Atascadero Christian Community/Bethesda House for my friend because of the closeness to where she lives. The place is nice and organized. The residents there -- I'm not asking for their opinion on how they're living, it was positive, and ..."
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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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108 Holly, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Aunt Carol's Place gave seniors exceptional care, but unfortunately is scheduled to close on October 3, 2019. We had a wonderful 81-year-old who had problems with thyroid, bi-polar and dementia. She was living alone and was abusing her medicin..."
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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..."
READ MORE480 Main St., Morro Bay, CA, 93442
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Garden House is a nice place. It has Alzheimer's care. It's for people who are in wheelchairs and bed-bound. It's a different type of facility. The staff is very nice, very friendly, and very good to the people. "
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1919 Creston Road, Paso Robles, CA, 93446
3.9
(10 reviews)
"We visited Creston Village, everything was clean and modern, it doesn't have a smell, and it's nicely furnished. The staff was friendly and very accepting. They showed me everything, the rooms, the dining room, the activity room, and the grounds. ..."
READ MORE1234 Laurel Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
3.8
(10 reviews)
"The Village at Sydney Creek is very expensive, but it is very nice, and very well kept. Actually, I feel like I wanted to put myself there. I would recommend it if you have the money to pay for it. It is also the only place that has a lock facilit..."
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7105 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero, CA, 93422
4.3
(4 reviews)
"We were very fortunate to have chosen the Garden View Inn for my mother. She has been there several years, and we continue to be impressed with the compassionate, polite and attentive staff. The owner and her husband have a genuine affection for ..."
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295 ALDER STREET, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420
4.0
(2 reviews)
"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 standard rate depending on the size of the room a..."
READ MORE4930 SYCAMORE ROAD, Atascadero, CA, 93422
4.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is always a pleasure to visit ...There is always warm greetings from the caring staff and an undeniable loving country charm! "
READ MOREThe Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020 places assisted living in SLO CAL much higher than the national average. The average monthly cost for assisted living in the SLO CAL area is $5,800, which is $1,500 more per month than the national average of $4,300. The average for assisted living per month in California is $5,000, $800 a month less than SLO CAL. This amount is a reasonable increase based on the many benefits SLO CAL offers seniors.
Almost 95 miles to the east of SLO CAL and on the other side of the Coastal Mountains is Bakersfield, a more densely populated city. The monthly average for assisted living in Bakersfield is $3,613, much lower than the average for SLO CAL. The trade-off is being far from the coast and all the small-town amenities of San Luis Obispo County. North of Bakersfield and northeast of SLO CAL is Hanford averaging similar costs as Bakersfield at $3,975 a month. South of SLO CAL is Santa Maria, a smaller city with assisted living costs averaging $5,000 monthly and just south of Santa Maria is Oxnard averaging higher at $5,845. Venturing to the north of SLO CAL, seniors have choices for assisted living in Salinas. Still, the monthly average for assisted living is very high, at $7,100. Salinas has a very high cost of living.
San Luis Obispo County
$5,800
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Salinas
$7,100
Oxnard
$5,845
Santa Maria
$5,000
Hanford
$3,975
Bakersfield
$3,613
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo Senior Center | (805) 781-7306 | The San Luis Obispo Senior Center offers many clubs and activities along with services for seniors including legal assistance, Medicare resources and help with important paperwork. Seniors who join receive a monthly newsletter, free coffee when visiting the center and programs such as fitness classes, swimming, yoga, music lessons and pickleball. |
| Paso Robles Senior Center | (805) 237-3880 | The Paso Robles Senior Center offers senior services such as social activities and events, educational classes, legal assistance, computer services, Medicare assistance and volunteer opportunities for seniors. Seniors can gather with their peers and enjoy a cup of coffee or a lively card game. Transportation services are also available. |
| Morro Bay Senior Citizens | (805) 772-6278 | Seniors age 55 and up are welcome to join the MBSCI with hundreds of other active adults. Membership provides a monthly newsletter, free dinner at the monthly membership meeting, discounts from local businesses, free information and resources for seniors and plenty of activities to socialize with fellow members. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County | (805) 785-0132 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County work to assist seniors in achieving a high quality of life as they age in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen seek to create an atmosphere of respect and diversity as they support senior’s sexual orientation, gender expression, race, age, culture, disability and spiritual beliefs. The organization offers services by advocating for seniors in long-term care communities, investigating complaints and assisting seniors with paperwork. Seniors seeking a long-term facility receive placement assistance with a list of care facilities, checklists to help with choosing a facility and help with understanding admission contracts. |
| Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens-Area Agency on Aging | (805) 925-9554 | The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens is the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for SLO CAL. This nonprofit agency provides an Aging Network including the federal Administration on Aging (AOA) and the California State Department of Aging. These groups along with the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens assist seniors with services such as aging information and referrals, transportation services, legal help, elder abuse prevention and includes the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. |
San Luis Obispo County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
