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Assisted Living Communities in Los Osos, CA
Los Osos sits on California’s Central Coast and serves as a bedroom...
community of San Luis Obispo. In this region, prospective assisted living residents have residential care facilities to choose from. These facilities charge approximately $5,300 per month for care, which lines up with California’s median of $5,250 but runs $900 higher than the national norm.
While finding the right assisted living facility can be a challenge, our directory helps you refine your search by listing 125 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and near Los Osos. Combined, these facilities have an average quality score of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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L.G.B.
3.0
Review of South Bay Maxi Care
My mother passed away in the home, her wedding rings have not been recovered. We immediately let the Owner know that they were missing, and they have not been found. Our refund as of 9/22 has not...
Assisted Living
Caring92621
4.0
Review of South Bay Maxi Care
Two months ago, my husband and I moved in at Southbay Maxi Care. It's a small facility but everything is pretty good. The staff are really fine and they seem to do their best. The food is not...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Los Osos, assisted living residents pay typical monthly rates of $5,300 for care, which slightly exceeds the California norm of $5,250 and runs $800 higher than the national cost. This monthly rate sits at the midrange for the region, with seniors in Oxnard paying $450 more per month for care and assisted living residents in Salinas paying a higher rate of $6,000. On the other hand, seniors typically spend $950 less on assisted living in Hanford, and in Bakersfield, rates come in $1,550 below monthly fees in Los Osos.
Los Osos
$5,300
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Hanford
$4,350
Bakersfield
$3,750
Oxnard
$5,750
Salinas
$6,000
Paying for Assisted Living in Los Osos
The median monthly cost for assisted living in Los Osos comes in at $5,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Los Osos
San Luis Obispo County does not take part in California's assisted living waiver program for Medicaid recipients, though seniors in Los Osos can get some help managing the cost of senior living through the Grants-in-Aid program run by the city of San Luis Obispo.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
The estimated median expense for assisted living in Los Osos comes in at $5,300, which is lower than other senior care solutions in the city. For example, seniors who live at home pay $1,850 more than assisted living residents for in-home care services, such as light housekeeping and transportation services, and home health care services, such as medication administration and wound care. Similarly, nursing homes charge considerably higher rates of $10,038 for services, which include 24-hour supervision, intensive personal care and medical support.
In-Home Care
$7,150
Home Health Care
$7,150
Assisted Living Facility
$5,300
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,038
Note: Data for Los Osos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Luis Obispo, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Los Osos
Los Osos 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 Los Osos, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Los Osos
Los Osos 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.
