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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Maria, CA
Memory care in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria is about $4,363 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 79 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 Orcutt, Lompoc and Nipomo.
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8.5
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24 reviews
SMT is a very fine asst living home for residents. The staff could not be better. They attend to allow needs with their best attraction. They also make a point of finding new activities for and pleasure. I...
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.
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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55 Floor plans available
8.9
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15 reviews
I recommend The Oaks at Nipomo Assisted Living to anyone looking for an assisted living facility in Nipomo, California, for their loved one. The staff and residents are very friendly, at The Oaks, and...
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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7.9
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40 reviews
What we like about Merrill Gardens is the overall cleanliness and staff and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
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...
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
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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Cost of memory care in Santa Maria, CA
The average cost of senior living in Santa Maria is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Ranchos, CA with an average of $4,298 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Maria
Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Maria
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc
5.0
I feel the staff have taken great care of my loved one, and feel safe with my loved one being here. This would be a great place for your loved one to be. The staff are very open, accommodating and care to the family with our questions or concerns about our loved one.
The food is good and it ...
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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
Santa Maria memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Maria memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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
80%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santa Maria, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
80%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks at Nipomo, Santa Maria Terrace and Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Maria, California. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Santa Maria, California. See the full list.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Santa Maria, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, California ranges from $2050 to $8290. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Maria, California is $4,363. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Maria, California typically starts at $2050. 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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