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Reviewer#as0515
4
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May 21, 2023
My first impression of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO was very low. They had no parking, and it was difficult to get to. It feels like a hotel and not in a good way. Their rooms were oddly shaped, very dark, and had very few windows. The person who accommodated us during the tour was a lovely woman. She was brand-new, she had only been there for two weeks, but she was nice and tried very hard. We observed the people playing bingo when we were there. There's very little as far as the outside area.
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About Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, California
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO, located at 475 Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo, California, is a vibrant senior living community offering both Assisted Living and Independent Living options. Situated in the heart of downtown, residents enjoy walkable access to local cafes, art galleries, shops, and the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The community features a variety of living arrangements, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, as well as private cottages and duplexes. Each residence is thoughtfully designed with modern amenities such as full kitchens or kitchenettes, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, and private balconies or patios. Pet-friendly policies welcome both cats and dogs. Residents at Avila Senior Living enjoy a wide range of amenities and services designed to enhance their quality of life. These include chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style dining room, housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation for appointments and outings. The community also offers a full-service salon and spa, concierge services, and routine health assessments. A vibrant social calendar keeps residents engaged with daily activities such as yoga, tai chi, art classes, live music performances, wine tastings, and gardening clubs. The community also hosts regular outings to local attractions, providing residents with opportunities to explore and connect with the broader San Luis Obispo area. Avila Senior Living is conveniently located near several local attractions, including the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, local cafes like Kreuzberg Coffee Company, and various parks and recreational areas. The community's central location offers residents easy access to the cultural and natural beauty of the region. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
Reviews of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, California
4.0
(9 reviews)
Facility
3.5
Staff
4.4
Value
5.0
Reviewer#as0515
4
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May 21, 2023
My first impression of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO was very low. They had no parking, and it was difficult to get to. It feels like a hotel and not in a good way. Their rooms were oddly shaped, very dark, and had very few windows. The person who accommodated us during the tour was a lovely woman. She was brand-new, she had only been there for two weeks, but she was nice and tried very hard. We observed the people playing bingo when we were there. There's very little as far as the outside area.
Jon
2
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September 4, 2021
Avila Senior Living at Downtown I didn't like much of anything, though I like the location. The rooms were too small for a king-size bed. The people were fine, nothing wrong with the people. It's just old, and small. They're different buildings built for different purposes put together. They're very inexpensive. They keep it fairly clean, but it's old, it has a really old in-window heating and air conditioning unit. It's like a motel. I don't like it.
Provider Response
Kay
5
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August 23, 2021
My mother-in-law will be moving into Avila Senior Living at Downtown San Luis Obispo. They're still remodeling. They have independent rooms, they also have assisted living. We toured the studios and the 1-bedrooms. The only place we didn't tour was the memory care because they're remodeling that. It's very homey, very comfortable, the remodeling that they're doing right now is very beautiful. The staff came up and introduced themselves, even when they're going past us in the hallway. They were very, very welcoming, and it seemed that's the way they are with the residents also. It was very nice. The rooms are very nice, roomy, and seemed to have everything that you would need. they had a couple of different models with the showers that we like. The food was excellent. We had a chef's very good salad, my mom tried a meat dish which she said was very good. We had a very good meal. I talked to the residents who ate there also, and they said that the food is really good.
Provider Response
P.D.
3
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December 8, 2020
Avila Senior Living at downtown SLO looks like an older facility, and it didn't have the same nice feel the other place had. There were a few residents clustered by the front door, it didn't look like anyone was tending to them, and it didn't look like they knew where they were going, and it wasn't as neatly kept. The inside didn't have the same ambiance as the other facility that we went to. It was outdated and not as directed toward the residents. The rooms were nice, but it reminded me more of a little bit of a rundown residential property. They did have a nice library room, they had a movie room with a big flatscreen TV, they had an activities room which wasn't really set up for activities. It's like an activities atrium room where they were having meals, but due to the COVID they weren't using the dining room, they just started back using the the dining room. The girl we met with, she was very nice, not as polished as the guy in the other location, but knowledgeable. They're right on a busy street, so the pull in to park to visit is not accommodating, because they are in the center of the city.
Provider Response
Senior Consumer Advocate
3
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September 30, 2020
We visited Avila Senior Living to compare senor living possibilities in SLO. During the tour we were concerned because several residents' doors had signs on them asking people to knock before entering. We asked if staff routinely enters apartments without knocking. Mr. Scangarello did not like that question and glossed over it by saying staff members often need to enter residents' apartments to render care and do wellness checks. Mr. Scangarello had promised us lunch after the tour. However, he escorted us directly to the exit door after the tour. We were obviously being dismissed.
Provider Response
Sara
5
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March 14, 2020
I was at Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO for a few days. Everything was nice, but I wasn't there long enough to give the activities a try. The staff was wonderful. I had a friend that was there as well. Everybody was very congenial and very helpful. It's wonderful, clean and well kept.
Lauren18
5
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February 29, 2016
We chose this community for our parents because of the overall quality of the facility. They have a whole calendar of activities for their residents. The staff are A+ because they are extremely compassionate. I am impressed too with the quality of the food; it was excellent.
Pat118458150
4
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December 31, 2015
We found this communituy for my mother-in-law. I have a very good experience with it. It is very good. The rooms are very nice. There are different options. There are studios and one-bedrooms. The dining room seems very clean, although my mother-in-law doesn’t go down there much. The dining room looks nice and she likes the food. They have different programs going on quite a bit.
Audrey19
5
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May 2, 2015
It was a very nice community. The people were very friendly, and the surroundings were very nice because it had a very large outdoor area. It is right downtown, so it is relatively small compared to the other facility. However, the inside was very nice. They have a very nice dining room. Sanitation was topnotch.
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Services and Amenities of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, California
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Room Service
Guests
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Entertainment Venues
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Pets
- Pets
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Salon Services
Health Services
- Medication Reminders
Languages
- English spoken
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Room Amenities
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Financing & Payment Options
- Rent And Care Fees
Additional Amenity Information
- State Licenses: 405850034
Costs for Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, California
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