The Best Senior Living Communities in Los Osos, CA

"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. "

"We visited Bayside Care Center. From our interview with the employees, it seemed like a suitable facility for my loved one. The rooms were normal size. They didn't have bathrooms in these rooms. All of them were semi-private rooms. It is in a nice community; it is kind of built on a hillside. It would be nice to have a little more outdoor area for the patients to go to, but that's the only thing that I can see that could use some improvement. "

"The Villages has everything my body needs, and my friend who lives there loves it. I've had lunch there, and the food is great. The area is kind of close to the college, so it's a little bit busy. But it's nicely landscaped and they have a swimming pool, which is nice. It's beautifully maintained and it's in an area where you could go for a walk. The staff is very hard working. But mostly, I've seen the people that maintain the place, and they're always working, so the place is impeccable. They have a lot of activities. They have a movie every day. My friend likes to play bingo. They have transportation, and you can go into the city for a concert and a play. The transportation is only on the weekdays. My friend's room is sufficient. She has a 2-bedroom apartment, and it's probably too much room for her, but it's nice and she has an outside patio. She lives right across from the swimming pool, so she's got a great spot."

"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 existed. It had enough independence and enough group things to give my mom a variety of experiences. I could wish they had an art room but that's zero compared to everything else. My mom would like to have more interesting art stuff than what they do. They had regular music programs like singing, as well as people who come in to play the piano in the lobby, which a lot of people come by. There were a lot of people actively doing puzzles or watching movies. They had ways in which people could gather. There was exercise time, art activities, as well as fun social things with the lunch, and they had different little trips you could sign up for to drive out to see little side scenes. They also had private drivers you could get to take you places."

"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's $8,500- $9,000 a month. I was able to see things through the walkway inside and looked in the window to see the rooms. They had a very nice staff, first rate food, and pretty exceptional facilities. Right at the base of San Luis Mountain it is just impeccable in terms of location. It was like a five-star resort, if I could be so bold. Everybody in the staff of that establishment was just amazing."

"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 be made. A couple works there and runs the place, and I can't give them high enough regards. They were just so accommodating and so organized. They said if there was no news, it was good news, and if there was news, then they would text me. They had great communication skills and just fabulous. Everything about the facility was fantastic. They cook, and they do it all. They were just so dedicated. It made her transition as peaceful as possible. I went to four facilities in person and did a virtual tour of one, so a total of five, and Park Grove was the least expensive and had the most personal one-on-one care. I had such a good feeling from the owners that it was the best place for her that I could find."

"My mother stayed at San Luis Transitional Care for several months. I love that place. The rooms entered onto a center open area/common area, so that if you're in your room, you could still be in the main part of the facility and shut your door if you wanted. There was a roommate situation. It had outdoor patios on each room, so that I could take her out and you could sit outside and go for walks on their concrete walkways and wheelchairs and walkers were very easily used. There was a big glass door in each room. There were two main areas on either end and then the nursing staff was in the middle. They had physical therapy every day except for Sunday and dog and cat groups visited. They had bingo and activities in the evening after dinner. They had special movie nights with popcorn, and Sundays they had ice cream day. Ahead of time you could order lunch and eat with your parents. I had an issue with one of the nurses; she was not happy with the fact that I was calling so often and interrupting her rounds and she would not call me back. They got annoyed with me. I liked the building itself because it wasn't big. They're only a 50-patient facility, so it makes it easier for the nursing staff to give more time and more attention. They had someone who fell and hit their head and had to go to the hospital, but their nursing staff was spread so thin."

"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 ordered. The garden area was well kept. The television was not too loud or on too long. The activities were well planned. This is a place that I would not be worried about placing one of my own family members. They are very nice to visitors and willing to answer questions. The location is quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to down town, the hospital and shopping. The residents were well cared for in my opinion. I also liked the fact that it was not too large. This way it was not noisy and the residents were not overwhelming for the staff. They did not loose items that belonged to the residents. "

Nestled within San Luis Obispo's residential streets, the Cabrillo Care Center is an assisted living facility surrounded by tree-lined streets and a number of green areas and parks. Several dining and shopping options can be found close to the center, and there are several pharmacies and health care services located within two miles. As an assisted living facility, the Cabrillo Care Center offers several services for seniors. A full-time staff provides assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, medication and meal services while respecting each resident's independence. Fully furnished private and semiprivate rooms, complete with private bathrooms and a mini kitchen, help to create a homelike atmosphere. The facility is kept safe with 24/7 security systems, and all residents have access to emergency assistance from staff. Cabrillo Care Center features a number of amenities for its residents, including on-site beauty and hair care as well as companionship plans. Scheduled transportation allows for venturing out into the city for any needs. Several entertainment and activity options are also available on-site, including exercise and fitness programs as well as daily cultural and social events. Staff and resident-led events create ample opportunity for socialization and fun, and the casual dining options offer a peaceful living environment for seniors. 

"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 the time. I've tasted the food. It's like going to a restaurant, very well seasoned, and very balanced. They're one of the top facilities I've visited."

"The therapists at Mission View Health Center were very good, and the aides were very helpful. The staff was very attentive and treated us well. One of my therapists downloaded some apps for me, like puzzles to work on my memory and cognitive skills. Some days, the food was very good, but other days, it was fair. The nice thing was that you can request certain things. I talked to the nutritionist and told her how I missed yogurt, so right away, she sent me yogurt and had it in every meal since then. They fed you regularly right on time. They had two different outdoor areas, and I usually went to the smaller one because it was right off of my room. It had a small garden and a little koi pond. It looked very pleasant, especially at sunset."

"My mom lived at Paradise Valley Care for three years. I moved her there from a facility which had little interaction between staff and resident. Paradise Valley was completely different. Mom and I know all the caregivers by name. They are consistently helpful and compassionate. The med techs inform me of any change in Mom’s health. I have never visited when she was not dressed and clean; and I visit quite a lot. I would definitely recommend Paradise Valley to anyone who desires full and compassionate care for their loved one."

"A Touch Above Care is a small boarding care home with only 6 residents, and there are not a whole lot of amenities. They have a very caring staff, and they're really taking good care of my mom. We're much happier here than where we were before. I think this place is great. It is very clean and beautiful, located way out in the country up in the hills, quiet with beautiful views, and very nice. They serve all home-cooked meals, and Mom is really happy with the food. There is a sun room where they do activities, crafts, and puzzles. There is also a patio where the residents can go out to. They also have cats, dogs, and a parrot. The place is well maintained."

"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 the residents and are always concerned about doing what is in the best interests of the residents. They have made many physical modifications to the bedroom to help my mother access what she needs. Staff have been very alert to health changes and always keep us informed of any that they see. The residents enjoy meals at the homelike dining room table, TV in one of the common areas, and a quieter common area for puzzles and knitting. Views from the GVI are very pretty rolling hills and oaks. My mother likes to walk on the outdoor ramp and down to the beautiful shaded patio area where she delights in sitting and watching the animals. With the Covid-19 lockdown requirement, the owner has been very helpful with setting up video-chats and sending photos. We are also very impressed with the safety measures the Garden View Inn has implemented during this very difficult time."