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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Luis Obispo, CA
Memory care in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo is about $4,805 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 40 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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The med-techs and caregivers are amazing. The staff are very kind and capable. Residents seem quite friendly and happy and make friends easily. Its all very clean and lovely and homey. Nightly movies in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Welcome to Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLOWe describe our independent and assisted living lifestyles as “simply abundant living” because with us, each day holds endless opportunities to discover your talents and purpose through hobbies and cultural pursuits, serving neighbors, outdoor...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Lush surroundings … Gourmet dining … Exciting adventures … Lasting friendships … This is life at The Villages.The Villages of San Luis Obispo unite compassionate staff, caring communities, and a comprehensive continuum of care for residents and their families. Our advanced, holistic approach to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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Cost of memory care in San Luis Obispo, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Luis Obispo is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,363 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in San Luis Obispo
Recent reviews for memory care in San Luis Obispo
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA
4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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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
San Luis Obispo memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Luis Obispo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks at Paso Robles, The Oaks at Nipomo and Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Luis Obispo, California. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near San Luis Obispo, California. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in San Luis Obispo, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, California ranges from $2500 to $8290. The average Memory Care cost in San Luis Obispo, California is $4,805. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Luis Obispo, California typically starts at $2500. 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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