Memory Care Communities in Nipomo, CA

"My husband is at The Oaks at Nipomo. The appearance is marvelous. It's very well done. It is beautiful. It makes you feel as if you're in a very well-cared-for and maintained community. One of the main reasons I picked them is because they do a very active program as far as working with the residents and trying to increase what memory they have and their ability to make decisions. A couple of times a month, they do an outside activity. They go off campus. They do a lot of physical activities and mental stimulation activities. They're having a Halloween party. The food seems to be good. My husband likes it. The staff are very good."

"Zeny's RCFE #1 is an end-of-life place and not a place you'd go if you're sound of mind or if you're social. The living space is very small, and it's like they bought a house from the 60s that hasn't been updated since. They haven't put money into the house other than to maintain what's already there. I'd never recommend it for anybody who still had their mobility or cognitive behavior. Everything was really small and dark. The folks who were already there were quiet in mind. The person who toured us around was very nice, generous with his time and answered our questions."

"Merrill Gardens was really nice with really nice activities, and you didn’t have to go outside to go to the dining hall; that was really nice. They have washers and dryers in the room, which was really nice. The one thing I didn’t like about it is that it had a kitchen; I wish they wouldn’t have kitchens in them because they don’t really use the kitchens, and they could use the place for something else. They all go down to the dining hall after all. The staff was very nice and good. The activities were really nice, and they take them to different places. We really like it. "

"Magnolia Primrose was beautiful. It was like a bed and breakfast. They all looked happy there. It's a very pleasant and very homey environment. When I walked in the door, it was a good feeling. The staff looked like they were on top of things, the place was clean, and it smelled good. I would recommend it. It was a very calm environment and very peaceful."

"AAA Kindness Care Home is a nice facility. It was a very homey and very nice place. They were one of the best ones I've ever had a tour with. I observed the dining area, but did not taste their food. It was a very nice area. The staff seemed to be very caring there. They were very good."

"The Village at Sydney Creek is beautiful, absolutely gorgeous, clean, and spacious. It wasn't overwhelming. It was safe. The building was definitely built for its purpose. The staff was very positive, very open, and easy to talk to. Her manner was very energetic. The information that she provided with her knowledge of the facility was exquisite. My husband has a limited diet that he can eat. All I checked was what he can eat, which is for dialysis patients. Their food can accommodate various diets. I think they have about five activities a day. There's music, a noodle and balloon (kind of like a volleyball type thing), and chair exercises."