There are 35 Assisted Living Facilities in the Santa Maria area, with 16 in Santa Maria and 19 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Santa Maria is $3,675 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,750.
To help you with your search, browse the 89 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Santa Maria. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Santa Maria 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Nipomo with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Santa Maria, call (855) 948-3865.
1405 E. Main St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
4.1
(30)
"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 restauran..."
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1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
4.4
(43)
"We went to Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria. The rooms are very nice. It's a very nice and beautiful facility. The staff were great. There's a pool and a game area. The dining area is very comfortable like a restaurant. It's very nice. There was a l..."
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946 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
5.0
(2)
"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 professio..."
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3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
4.5
(4)
"We went to AAA Kindness Care Home. It was fine, but I think it's out of our price range. I can't say anything negative about it. It was very nice. It was very clean. The people were very friendly. She did interact with the residents as we were wal..."
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4620 SONG LANE, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
4.2
(6)
"The staff of Magnolia loved Mom like family. We were so happy that she was in a home with people who truly loved and cared for her. I have nothing but the highest praise for the staff and owners of Magnolia. "
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3705 HILLVIEW ROAD, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
4.5
(2)
"My mother is at Hillview Residence. My friend's parents are there as well, so they're very good. Hopefully, she's gonna be short-term, so she can go back home. It's been family-owned for over 35 years and they're local. The owners live down the st..."
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938 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
3.0
(1)
"Villa Care Home I was good and we didn't have any problems. The staff was very nice and pleasant. The dining room only had a kitchen table. It was average."
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502 N. Ranch St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
3.0
(1)
"Our community of Zeny’s RCFE #1 is committed to providing the highest standard of care your senior so richly deserves. We strive to offer a loving and secure environment in a comfortable and safe group home setting. Our highly trained caregivers and ..."
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965 W Robert Lane, Santa Maria, CA, 93458
"Villa Care Home provides a comforting group home setting for seniors in Santa Maria. With a full-time staff that is on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are available to provide companionship, security and assistance with daily living activities..."
READ MORE958 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
"Zeny’s RCFE #2 is committed to providing the highest standard of care your senior so richly deserves. We strive to offer a loving and secure environment in a comfortable and safe group home setting. Our highly trained caregivers and staff are on-sit..."
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177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA, 93444
4.7
(15)
"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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1420 West North Avenue, Lompoc, CA, 93436
5.0
(2)
"Fountain Square of Lompoc was very, very nice. The staff members were lovely people. I was hoping for a private room, and I think the only thing they have available is a shared room at this time. So it's okay, and that's going to work out."
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222 S. ELM STREET, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420
5.0
(4)
"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..."
READ MORE108 Holly, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449
5.0
(1)
"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..."
READ MOREOn the southern California coast in Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria is bigger than most cities in the state and has 100 years of history for seniors to explore. It's population is over 107,000 with those ages 65 and over making up almost 10 percent of it. Seniors requiring help with daily living tasks who want to live in a community of peers experiencing similar challenges can choose from 16 residential care communities in Santa Maria and 13 in surrounding towns. These communities are regulated by the California Code of Regulations as well as the RCFE Act to make sure elderly residents are cared for in safe, respectful manner.
Assisted Living costs in Santa Maria start around $3,340 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 Santa Maria 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.
San Luis Obispo
$4,225
US
$4,000
Lompoc
$3,799
Nipomo
$3,795
Arroyo Grande
$3,440
Santa Maria
$3,340
Seniors who require financial assistance with an ALF can seek eligibility through the California Medicaid program. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF can also apply to receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
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.
Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santa Maria-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.
