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Memory care in Los Berros offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Los Berros is about $4,931 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 100 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and Orcutt.

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
1616 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.4
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46 reviews
9.4
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46 reviews
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3 star
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I moved my parents into one of their cottages. Two bed/two baths. They are very happy there. Staff friendly and considerate. Only complaint would be the food. Nothing fancy just plain with lots of chicken...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
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Photo of The Oaks at Nipomo
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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21 reviews
9.1
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21 reviews
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19%
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My Father is happy there. The staff care for him and love him like he is family. I am assured he is cared for and safe. The therapists on staff provide services to him when it is needed. Staff let me know...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Santa Maria Terrace
2020 Photos available
8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
5 star
34%
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27%
3 star
31%
2 star
4%
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4%
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The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are generally kind. It is a suitable option for seniors who are fully independent and primarily need a safe and comfortable living environment....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Santa Maria Terrace — located in sunny Santa Maria, California — provides the best value with our apartments, including an abundance of amenities and a large range of services. Whether you want to simplify your life or need assistance with daily tasks, Santa Maria Terrace offers something for...
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Photo of Alder House
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Hillview Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Los Berros, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Berros is $4,931 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,327 per month.

Memory care costs in Los Berros, CA, vs. nearby cities

Los Berros, CA
$4,931/mo
$4,590/mo
$4,590/mo

Memory care costs in Los Berros, CA, vs. state and national averages

Los Berros, CA
$4,931/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Los Berros, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,931/mo

Memory care costs in Los Berros, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$4,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,573/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in Los Berros vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Los Berros, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLos Berros, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,931/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,735/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,110/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Los Berros, CA:$4,931/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Los Berros, CA:$3,735/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Los Berros, CA:$4,110/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Los Berros, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Los Berros and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Los Berros, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Los Berros have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Los Berros, CA$6,433/mo$5,997/mo+7.3%
California$5,834/mo$5,623/mo+3.8%
National$5,570/mo$5,493/mo+1.4%
Los Berros, CA
2024 average cost:$6,433/mo
2023 average cost:$5,997/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,834/mo
2023 average cost:$5,623/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,570/mo
2023 average cost:$5,493/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Los Berros

Recent reviews for memory care in Los Berros

Santa Maria Terrace

5.0
The employees at Santa Maria Terrace are very helpful. My father has Dementia and can be difficult at times. They are very patience with him and he is settling in as well as can be expected. This is the only one that I found that would allow him to have his dog with him, Labrador.

The Village At Sydney Creek-The Villages in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.5
They have a high level of Alzheimer's care at The Village. My grandpa was doing well after he moved in. The staff were friendly and encouraged him to participate in the activities. He made some new friends during his short time at this community.

The Oaks at Nipomo

5.0
Wonderful experience Facility is spic & span They all know your name Considering Dementia patient, they do the best they can do Food is ok, but bland I feel the activities are adequately suffice, it takes participation I'm so glad I found this place and [name removed] is the Best

Los Berros review score based on 25 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 10 Los Berros memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Los Berros review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Los Berros review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Los Berros, CA10 facilities
9.1
Blacklake, CA6 facilities
9.1
Woodlands, CA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Los Berros memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 10 Los Berros memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Los Berros resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Los Berros, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
2.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Los Berros memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Berros memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Berros, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Los Berros memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Los Berros that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Los Berros, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Los Berros memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Los Berros Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Los Berros, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Berros memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Los Berros partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Los Berros, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Berros memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Los Berros communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Berros, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Berros memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Los Berros offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Los Berros, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Los Berros

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Los Berros protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, The Oaks at Nipomo and Santa Maria Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Los Berros, California. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Los Berros, California. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Los Berros, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Los Berros, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Los Berros, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Los Berros, California ranges from $2094 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Los Berros, California is $4,931. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Los Berros, California typically starts at $2094. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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