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Memory care in Tangair 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 Tangair is about $4,510 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 114 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
1616 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.4
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47 reviews
9.4
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47 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
32%
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6%
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The Staff is friendly and know their client's by name. My mom moved in in July. She is very happy at Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria
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
8.9
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21 reviews
8.9
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21 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
19%
3 star
10%
2 star
5%
1 star
0%
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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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2020 Photos available
8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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26 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
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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33 Floor plans available
6.3
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19 reviews
6.3
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19 reviews
5 star
32%
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I really like the staff. The problem is that I don't think my loved one is getting showers and being changed. I have to change their clothes and sometimes it looks like they have been in the same clothes for...
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California provides a caring atmosphere for those seniors who are looking for a community to call home. This community offers comfort and safety to its residents. Lompoc provides residents and guests with parks and recreation...
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They were a little understaffed. The nurses were outsanding and were so helpful and so nice they were absolutely fantastic, Andrea, and Mundo, they tried so hard they were just wonderful! Some of the best...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Tangair, CA

The average cost of senior living in Tangair is $4,510 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,346 per month.

Memory care costs in Tangair, CA, vs. nearby cities

Tangair, CA
$4,510/mo
$4,667/mo

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

Tangair, CA
$4,510/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,510/mo

Memory care costs in Tangair, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$7,188/mo

Senior living costs in Tangair 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: Tangair, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTangair, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,510/mo$5,531/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$3,349/mo$4,535/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,496/mo$4,759/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Tangair, CA:$4,510/mo
California:$5,531/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Tangair, CA:$3,349/mo
California:$4,535/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Tangair, CA:$3,496/mo
California:$4,759/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Tangair

Recent reviews for memory care in Tangair

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

Tangair review score based on 26 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 9 Tangair memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tangair 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

Tangair review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Tangair, CA9 facilities
7.6
Vandenberg AFB, CA26 facilities
8.1
Lompoc, CA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Tangair 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 26 reviews of 9 Tangair memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Tangair 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.
Tangair, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.0
Friendliness
3.5
4.1
Care services
3.1
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
2.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.0
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Tangair memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tangair memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tangair, 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 Tangair 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 Tangair that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tangair, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tangair 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 Tangair Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tangair, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tangair 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 Tangair partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tangair, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Tangair 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 Tangair communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tangair, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tangair 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 Tangair offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tangair, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Tangair

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 Tangair protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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