Featured Review
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April 29, 2024
My mom is a resident of Santa Maria Terrace. It's been okay for her. She enjoys it there, has made friends, and they have lots of activities, which is great. She likes to do all of them. The staff is good, and she has her own private bathroom with a tub. She has a large room with nice light and a nice big window. However, she's not allowed to have a microwave, so she only has a mini refrigerator. They have three meals a day, snacks, and if they want, they can have their meals brought to their room if they are not feeling well. They have a beauty salon, and a couple of little alcoves on each floor with books and puzzles. They also have a nice outdoor garden area with benches, so they can sit outside if they want. The food's not great. It's quite expensive, and every time she needs something, they add it to the bill, which keeps getting higher all the time.
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About Santa Maria Terrace in Santa Maria, California
Residents who call Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living home enjoy an active independent atmosphere, while receiving support services as needed. Our four-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our private courtyard features a beautiful rose garden and gazebo which provides the perfect setting for family gatherings, relaxing with friends, or a good book. Companionship and recreational activities are always available. Upon arrival, you may notice residents heading out for an afternoon of sight-seeing and lunch via our community bus or enjoying a movie and popcorn prepared in an old-fashioned popcorn wagon. Walk into the activity room to see others working on crafts, playing cards, or enjoying our afternoon Happy Hour. We are centrally located in the city of Santa Maria. A community rich with culture, community programs, services and conveniences. We are directly across the street from Marian Hospital. Shopping, entertainment, and medical centers are conveniently accessible by our scheduled transportation. Kindness is a way of life here and it shows in all we do. Santa Maria Terrace, where home means home. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
Services and Amenities of Santa Maria Terrace in Santa Maria, California
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Reference Checks
- Staff Driving Record Check
- Flexible staffing
- Interview Every Team Member in Person
- Trained staff on-site
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Personal Care
- Cooking services
- Bathing Assistance
- Personal Care Assistants
- Dressing Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Administer Medication
- Cueing & Redirection
- Grooming Assistance
- Health/Medical reminders
- Mealtime Reminders
- Medical Appointment Scheduling Assistance
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Transfer Assistance
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
- Accessible apartments
- Accessible Facilities
- Ambulatory Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Features
- Wheelchair Accessible Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Tai Chi
- Salon Services
- Fitness Opportunities
- Group exercise
Health Services
- Hospice Care
- Memory Care
- Medication Reminders
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
- Catholic Services
- Church services
- Long-term insurance assistance
- Mail pick-up
- Meeting room
Campus/Building Details
- Flexible Visitation Hours
- House setting
- Multi-floor building
- Resort-style community
- Smoking Allowed
Safety & Security
- Controlled Building Access
- Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
- Emergency Response System
- Safety & Wellness Checks
- Security Systems
- Supervisory Staff
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Financing & Payment Options
- Rent And Care Fees
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Financial Guidance
- Accepts Check Payments
- Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
- Medicaid Not Accepted
- Medicare Not Accepted
- Private Pay Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Vegetarian Diet Available
- Chef on staff
- Dietary services
- Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Activities staff
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Game Room
- Horticultural Activities
- Resident volunteer opportunities
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Spiritual activities/programs
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
- Bed Making Services
- Groundskeeping Services
- Maintenance & Repair Services
- Maintenance Staff On-Site
- Pest Control Services
- Trash Removal Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Walking and Hiking Areas
- Enclosed/Secured outdoor common areas
- Outdoor common areas
- Patio
- Water access
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
- Errand Services
- Medical Transportation Services
Inside Amenities
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Computer Room
- Entertainment Venues
- Communal Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Mailboxes
- Recreational amenities
- Religious Spaces
- Shared Common Areas
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Flexible dining times
- Meals provided
- Snacks provided
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English spoken
- Spanish Spoken
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
- Bathtub in unit
- Closet Space In Unit
- Individual Climate Controls
- Living Rooms in Unit
- Shower in unit
- Telephone Hookup
Pets
- Pets
- No Cats
- No Small Dogs
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: We offer a month-to-month rental
- Features: Library, Dog park
- Technology: Emergency call system
- Activities: Computer class
- Licenses: 425850025
- State Licenses: 425850025
Costs for Santa Maria Terrace in Santa Maria, California
Independent Living
$3,200
Starting Price
Assisted Living
$3,200
Starting Price
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Reviews of Santa Maria Terrace in Santa Maria, California
4.0
(33 reviews)
Facility
4.1
Staff
4.7
Food
3.8
Activities
4.5
Value
4.3
Traci
3
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August 13, 2024
I toured Santa Maria Terrace. I just felt that the facility was not very engaging. It seemed like the residents were really not happy to be there. I mean, in the other places that I've been, people were just like loving being there. These people seemed very bored. It wasn't a pleasant living experience. I only spoke with one woman, and she was actually the chef there, so that's fine, because the marketing person, the day I went there, that person couldn't be there, so that's part of why it was a problem. She was a very nice person, but the problem is she didn't have much information because she was the chef and not the marketing person. She showed me just one room, which was a large TV room. That's where they had tables where people could play games, that type of thing. It was very dull and uninviting. It's not where I would put my money.
Provider Response
Christy
4
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April 29, 2024
My mom is a resident of Santa Maria Terrace. It's been okay for her. She enjoys it there, has made friends, and they have lots of activities, which is great. She likes to do all of them. The staff is good, and she has her own private bathroom with a tub. She has a large room with nice light and a nice big window. However, she's not allowed to have a microwave, so she only has a mini refrigerator. They have three meals a day, snacks, and if they want, they can have their meals brought to their room if they are not feeling well. They have a beauty salon, and a couple of little alcoves on each floor with books and puzzles. They also have a nice outdoor garden area with benches, so they can sit outside if they want. The food's not great. It's quite expensive, and every time she needs something, they add it to the bill, which keeps getting higher all the time.
Sharon
3
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January 26, 2024
Santa Maria Terrace was like an old hotel. The rooms are like motel rooms. It's just a big change coming from my home. The balcony was half the size of the other facility. It might be good to put one little table and chairs. But the upside was that they had a long narrow storage, but it was out off the balcony. The staff members were excellent. They have activities. They have a nurse on duty there at all times.
Kathleen
4
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April 10, 2023
We went to Santa Maria Terrace. The place was very clean and nice. The people were friendly and helpful. We saw a studio room, and it was very small. It used to be an old hotel, so you had a hotel room size. If you want two rooms, it was just two hotel rooms with an adjoining door. The dining room was very nice and very light. There was a lot of very big windows, so you could see the grounds from the dining room. We were able to order, eat, and try the food. It was good, but not amazing. We were not allowed to be in the dining room with the residents while they were eating, so we had our meal in a separate room. We also had to have masks on while we were there. We all had coffee. The coffee was very, very strong, like it had been sitting in the pot all day.
Karen
5
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November 26, 2022
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 restaurant, and it was really nice to see the variety that they could choose from. I would be very comfortable with my sister-in-law living there. Their price was very reasonable. I just wish I could get her in there right now. It was an old hotel that they converted, so all the rooms were upstairs. You get there by an elevator. They told me that her room would be cleaned everyday and that she would go down to the dining room to eat. She could go outside into the courtyard. They had a big area where they get together for bingo, big activities, and birthday parties. I wouldn't mind living there myself if I needed it. Friston Abata, the Marketing Director, was the one who assisted me with the tour.
Eileen
5
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November 11, 2022
It was independent living that I toured at Santa Maria Terrace. They had this assisted living part where they went in, and they did the bathing and everything. It was a really nice place, but it did not fit for my husband. They gave him a small bachelor apartment, which was really nice. He would have been upset wondering why he wasn't at home there. It was more of a socialized place, and it didn't fit him. The place was very nice, and they offered a lot. It was just not his style. They offered a lot of services. It just didn't fit my husband's personality. The staff gave a very good tour. She was very nice. They had a patio and a walking area. It was a large area. They had a library.
Reviewer#AT0310a
3
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March 18, 2022
I went to Santa Maria Terrace. They have lots of activities and rooms, but I just wasn't all impressed with the overall quality of it. The guy was very nice, and we had a very nice tour. They have a very nice garden outside. I think the restaurant part, the eating part would probably be nice. We didn't eat any food or anything there, but you can order off the menu. It's kind of like a restaurant-style type thing. That's a nice feature. It has bigger rooms, nice-sized for living, you could have a bedroom, and maybe a living room area. There is no kitchenette in them. But overall, I was not impressed with the facility's cleanliness, or whatever it is in the rooms themselves. Maybe the room they showed us hadn't been cleaned up yet, but while walking down the hall to the rooms I was just depressed. They had very small hallways. There was a nurse on call, but there wasn't someone there like 24 hours a day in case my relatives needed help.
Jesus
4
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March 17, 2022
I had a nice visit to Santa Maria Terrace. It was very well organized and very clean. They had plenty of other areas for the residents to be able to get around. The rooms were small but very comfortable-looking. Overall, I just liked the layout. I thought everybody was excellent. They had a library, very well set up tables for the seniors, and a room with a television set up with sitting quarters and all. We also really enjoyed the garden. It was very nice, comfortable, and pleasant to look at or to sit and just kind of reflect. I liked the initial conversation we had with the lady that we spoke with. Her explanation was very good.
Alexandria
4
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December 15, 2021
Santa Maria Terrace was clean. The buildings were a little older, but everything was kept clean. The staff during the tour was very friendly and very nice. They have an activity room where they do bingo and shopping trips. The rooms were very small. They're like hotel rooms, so that was not appealing to us. It didn't fit our needs, and they were older.
D.E.
3
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August 20, 2021
We toured Santa Maria Terrace. It is actually an old Holiday Inn that's been converted, so there's not actually a little kitchen sink or anything; there is just a very small tabletop refrigerator and no freezer. My parents wanted to be able to rent a couple a little dishes or whatever when they eat their snacks in the room, and they were not open to rinsing their dishes in the bathroom sink, which would be the only sink that they have available to do so. The personnel there were very nice. The grounds are very nice. The dining area is very nice, but as far as the actual activity rooms and the apartments themselves, they're very old and very dated. The cabinetry and everything, I would imagine, were the original that was there when it was a Holiday Inn. The fixtures in the bathrooms and the bathrooms themselves are very old and discolored, so that was a bit of a turn off. There were a few little cutouts when you first come in, like it would be in a hotel room where you could set your bags down, and that could be an area where you could put a little microwave. The rooms have a little box refrigerator that would just hold cans of soda or whatever, so it was really not designed for my parents. There's very little in the way of cupboard space for them to put snacks that they could eat right in their room. The personnel there were very nice and very helpful, however. The price to be there is reflective of that, so they're probably one of the cheaper facilities out there. The staff and the gentleman who gave us the tour were very nice.
Juan
5
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June 30, 2021
I visited Santa Maria Terrace for my dad, and it was good. I like it. The staff were great and very understanding. The facility was clean and comfortable. The rooms looked nice and neat. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, they get a free doctor's visit; it comes with the charging of the room and board. They take them to the doctor, and they bring them home. They serve hot plate food. They have a nice, beautiful garden. It is a great neighborhood.
Shirlee
4
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October 9, 2019
I moved into Santa Maria Terrace and they have been very nice. I use a walker, I have neuropathy, and I can't cook my own meals. However, the staff members are really super. They're so helpful and nice. Their food is pretty good, too. They have dining from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., which is really nice. So if I miss breakfast time I can still get it until the time they set up for lunch. I like my apartment. It is sunny and bright. I'm happy, my cats are happy, and that's all that matters. The gardens here are quite beautiful. There are places to sit outside, a nice gazebo, and a beautiful rose garden. It is quite lovely. The place is a reconverted hotel, and the only problem I have with it is that the bathroom is so small that you can't get a walker inside. I just got back from an activity which I really liked. They have a large collection of nail polishes and they will file and paint your nails for you, too. It's a good thing. Besides getting your nails pretty, you get a lot of fun socialization, which I like. I also like the ice cream socials; they're fun. We play bingo, rummy cube, lots of card games, and do trivia.
Julia
4
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January 16, 2019
My ex-husband has moved into Santa Maria Terrace. It isn't a new facility, but it's very clean. The staff is loving and caring. They're very respectful of the community. They help my ex-husband get dressed in the morning and shower. He's enjoying it and loves the food. They will make whatever he wants. They have little day trips for shopping, a big rec room where they have games and puzzles, and provide exercise in an exercise room with machines. The biggest thing they need to do is upgrade the facility. If you're in a wheelchair, it's almost impossible to go through hallway doors because everything is narrow and smaller. My ex-husband loves their attention to detail. Financially, it's a good deal.
Scott
5
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October 30, 2018
We chose Santa Maria Terrace for my mom. Our experience could be better, but it's not bad. I like the community, and the facilities are good, and it seems to function. We signed our mom up for things like an escort service and shower assistance, but some of those things didn't work out so well. We ended up cancelling the escort service because it was kind of hit and miss. Sometimes they would be there and sometimes they wouldn't. It wasn't worth paying for because she gets around fine without them. And it looks like we're cancelling the shower service as well. Because all they do is help her wash, they don't really help her get in and out of the shower, which is really the assistance that she needed. There's a few little things that I think maybe could improve, but overall, it's good. They have everything from bingo night, to movie night, trips to the store, and to different places on the central coast that would be considered a more touristy kind of things to do, like going to Avila Barn. On Sundays they have worship services provided by a local church there. The staff is very helpful if you engage them, but you kind of have to ask. It would be better if they asked you, maybe, but if you go track them down they're very helpful and polite. They keep the place very nice.
Don
5
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May 22, 2018
My father moved into Santa Maria Terrace. The facilities are very clean, very nice, and well taken care of. He's very happy with his room, the food, and everything else. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. It's really a good situation for him. I've eaten twice with him, and the food was definitely acceptable and good.
Kathie
3
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April 9, 2018
Santa Maria Terrace is a converted Holiday Inn. The room was just like a small hotel room. They had the option for assisted living. The staff was very nice.
Susan170023
5
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April 13, 2017
Everything at Santa Maria Terrace was very nice, and everyone was very helpful, but the rooms were too small for my mother. The staff was very nice and sweet. Their price was good for what they had to offer.
Deborah731151
5
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March 27, 2017
Santa Maria Terrace used to be a hotel, so it’s more of a retirement place. They are more independent, and my dad needs more care. It was very nice. They have a place downstairs where they eat and dine, and it was very nice. From what I could tell, everybody said the food was really good. I would recommend it for somebody that is more independent and could take care of themselves.
John P.484128
4
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February 7, 2017
Santa Maria was nice, not that fancy, and looked like a renovated hotel. They were late for the appointment. The rooms were isolated, so you need to take the elevator, but they were nice, and affordable.
Elise526036
4
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December 5, 2016
Santa Maria Terrace seemed a very nice place, and the price was within our budget. Everything was OK. The staff was very kind and informative. The place seemed clean and well organized, and I could not find any fault with it.
Suzzane133545
1
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August 24, 2016
Santa Maria Terrace was a hotel. My mother rides a scooter, and the hallways would be too long and narrow. It wasn’t very friendly and appealing. The person who took us on a tour was fine. She didn’t know we were coming, so I was not sure if there was miscommunication because were told to be there. It's important to eat at the place you're visiting because most seniors care about the food. We were not asked to eat there. It just wasn’t a place that my mother would like. When we were there, they were all sitting around in one room like they were having a party for somebody. The residents seemed very happy because I usually liked to go out and talk to them. The room configuration with the two bathrooms would not work for my mom.
Logordon
5
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June 28, 2016
Let's start by saying this is not as easy process. My father has been trying his best to stay at but it hasn't been working out. We both toured Santa Maria Terrace and were very impressed with the kind and caring attitude we were shown. It meant a lot to both of us. The grounds are beautiful and the activities seem to be right up my dad's alley. He loves to play poker. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. We talked to a few residents and they all gave us their approval to move in. It was a great experience touring and dad will be joining them soon.
kdiane
5
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March 17, 2016
I visited Santa Maria Terrace and was very impressed on what they had to offer. If anyone says they are bored there then they are not looking in the right places.. I am very active and want to live somewhere that I have things to do and that is there. I wish that I could move right now but I have a home to sell but I know this is where I will move when it does. The staff there is very friendly and helpful and listened and answered all the questions I had in a very kind manner which I didn't get at other places I looked. I have not had lunch there yet but have been invited too. I will take her up on the offer soon. The food smells wonderful. The apartment I looked at looked over the grounds that are very well kept. The apartment beautiful and a perfect size for me. If you ever get a chance to visit Santa Maria Terrace please do, it's lovely!
JMK2
3
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January 29, 2016
Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living is not as impressive as the other facilities I have visited. It is basically a hotel that was redesigned into an assisted living facility. For a two-bedroom apartment, they put together two adjoining rooms. There were very offensive odors in the hallway. It did not seem fresh, clean, and bright. The dining-room is restaurant-style. They need to improve on their cleanliness, and odor control. The staff was very friendly though.
Sam34
4
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January 16, 2016
Santa Maria Terrace was very nice, clean, and full-service. The facilities and dining area looked very nice.
terryyoung
5
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September 3, 2015
it was hard finding the right community for my mom. She had been living in her home since my father and her were first married. She had many memories and attachment to her home. When we started the search for assisted living she was very resistant to the idea. I cannot even begin to tell you how many large and small communities we looked at until she made her final decision was to move to Santa Maria Terrace. We visited numerous time and there was always a friendly face greeting us from the staff to the residents. What impressed me the most were the residents and how well they interact together and how open they were with sharing their experiences living at Santa Maria Terrace. They all love living here and they love the staff. It seems like a big family. My mom and I had lunch there on a few occasions and the food was great. When she finally moved in the staff and the resident ambassador program helped her get acquainted with the community. She has been doing a lot of the activities and going on the outings. My mom is happy and doing so much better than she was at home. I feel at ease and I am actually planning a vacation knowing my mom will be ok! I recommend you taking a look at Santa Maria Terrace.
Caring112854750
2
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August 31, 2015
I visited Santa Maria Terrace. They seemed to offer more things going on, but the rooms were converted hotel rooms. If you want a one-bedroom unit, you end up with two bathrooms, and you don't need two. The facility wasn't as pleasant, although the grounds were very nice. They have spacious grounds that you can use for personal business. They did have activities going on in there in their main building. Overall, Santa Maria Terrace was pleasant and livable, but it didn't impress me.
Phoenix1234
4
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January 31, 2015
For the most part this is a gem! Santa Maria Terrace is a 4-story building centrally located within a block of the hospital, medical facilities, doctors offices, as well as a pharmacy. They provide outings in the community for doctor's appointments, CVS Pharmacy, Vons, and some on-site activities, as well as Balance Classes. They have a lovely dining area with scheduled meals. There is a quiet courtyard with a rose garden and many beautiful trees. All the the staff I have met are kind and patient. In the later part of the 1980 this residential facility was a very nice hotel; and all the current rooms are large hotel suites, with private bathrooms and outside views. The challenges - within the last couple of years the property was purchased by Ensign, and there are many relatively new management staff, and/or staff in new positions learning new responsibilities. Also, because the building is at least 35 years old, it has been undergoing improvements which has resulted in some challenges for the residents. In October 2014 the hot water heaters apparently had to be replaced, as well as other issues with the building that left residents without hot water in their bathrooms for 1 week. Temporary trailers were brought on the property and placed in the parking lot behind the structure for residents to use.
joy386
5
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July 24, 2013
I was so amazed with the community. My mom is not ready to move just yet but this will be the place she will be moving to. We were taken through the building and shown the wonderful amenities. My mom was able to talk to a few of the residents there and they all seemed very happy. The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed everything about the tour. We were invited back for lunch which I thought was wonderful. It was a great experience for both mom and I and we both appreciate the attention and compassion that was shown to us. This is not an easy desicion but the tour help tremendously. Thank you Santa Maria Terrace for you help!
Caring9933
3
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April 18, 2013
I paid a visit at Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living once. The rooms did not appeal to me. My mother-in-law needed a living room, kitchen and her own room. I did not think they had a lot of employees to attend to the residents. I would suggest they hire more employees and a more updated amenities.
coronazao
5
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September 13, 2012
The facilities are very astonishing; almost 5 star hotel status. The residents all seemed to be in a happy mood. The day I visited they had a perfomance done by some local forkloric dancers. I was very impressed by the friendly staff.
Corkey1
5
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June 21, 2012
We found a place for my dad in Santa Maria Terrace. We chose this facility for him because it was really homey. It wasn't stuffy and the place is really clean and the people are very friendly. The best thing about this community is that they have a lot of activities for all the residents that will keep them busy and that's really important so they will not get bored. My dad will be moving in to Santa Maria Terrace on the 22nd. It's just really friendly and homey feeling. It feels right. Definitely a great place to recommend to others.
Corkey1
5
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May 10, 2012
We are in the process of entering my dad into this facility. We visited it Sunday morning and had a wonderful introduction, visit and meeting the staff, medical and all the way down to maids. This place had the most up beat patients-residents I have every seen in a facility. My husband and I know because we used to manage an Independent facility 6 years ago. Any way my hats are off to this facility and we are waiting for the OK to move dad in!
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