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Assisted living costs in El Sueno average about $5,654 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in El Sueno. Our detailed directory has 1061 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Barbara, Goleta and Montecito.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Everything is working out very well for my mother here. They provide excellent care. The community looks great. The staff is friendly and helpful. There are nice activities and good food. So far we are...
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.
At Home In Ojai is the most family oriented assisted living community in the Ojai valley.  We have worked hard to make this your home - - a place where you find love, peace of mind and respect. We are licensed for 48 beds, but the rooms are grouped in fours located in different sections...
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Our loved one did not like going outside for lunch, but based on the experience we have had with The Gables we would recommend them to other families.
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.
Over sixty years ago founders of AARP envisioned a gracious retirement community, prerequisites included: temperate climate, beautifully landscaped gardens, community rooms and amenities designed to serve the most discriminating seniors. Hence, their vision of what was to become The Gables was...
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High level of caregivers. Also, not much turnover in the staff which I took as a very big plus. It's expensive. Plus there is a one time non-refundable fee of $[fee removed]K for a very high tech monitoring...
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.
Aegis of Ventura features an elegant Spanish style architecture that is beautifully enhanced by luscious landscaping and courtyards. Inside, our compassionate staff treats you like a second family -- starting each day with a smile, a hug and engaging conversation. We offer exceptional Assisted...
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My husband was here for two months before his passing. The staff was competent and caring, taking time with whoever needed the time. The rooms were neat and clean. There was never the smell of urine or “old...
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.
Mound Guest Home is a memory care center and assisted living community in Ventura, Ventura County, California. Located between Malibu and Santa Barbara, this stunning city can be found right on the blue Pacific Ocean. Go for a relaxing bike ride down the various biking paths, enjoy a day at the...
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It was just a really good fit for what we were looking for and they seem interested and cared about meeting the needs of the resident and wanted to get to know what she liked and everything. I just felt...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
AMITY & JOY HOME CARE IS A QUITE, SAFE, AND COMFORTABLE SWEET HOME SET-UP. OUR GOALS AND PURPOSES ARE: To provide the highest quality services to foster wellness, independence, dignity & quality of life for each resident. To ensure them a safe, comfortable & enjoyable living in our...
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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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This community is amazing and I would love to live here. The pricing is higher than others but it's worth the money. Looks great and smells great. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
AlmaVia of Camarillo is a unique, non-profit,  faith based, Assisted Living Community recognized for providing quality care in a beautiful setting.  From customized care service plans designed to meet individual needs, activities that stimulate mind, body and spirit and fine food...
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Having experienced a number of RCFEs for loved ones in California, Villa Blanca “VB” is exceptional. I was impressed by their business operations, legal compliance and administration. VB’s staff offers...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Villa Blanca is a family owned and operated Residential Care Facility located in a prime Goleta location. We are committed to providing outstanding care to the seniors, while encouraging the highest level of independence. We believe in promoting feeling of self worth and purpose of life.Villa...
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The staff is very friendly. Food is fresh and good, the place is clean - the only thing I wish is for them to have some activities for the residents to keep them engaged.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Esmeralda is great. All 5s! Esmeralda has been so helpful in getting my mother settled in. She even took care of having her prescriptions transferred to a local pharmacy. I love that she only has four...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
VIA ESMERALDA L.L.C. is a non-medical care facility licensed by the California State Department of Social Services which IS NOT ALLOWED TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE. It is designated to meet the primary needs of the growing population who are unable to function totally, independently,...
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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Finding Heritage House was the best thing that happened to our family when we needed to find an Assisted Living facility for our mother. Prior to moving to Heritage House she lived at Maravilla and our...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...
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.
At Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to “Your Home”, the six bed facility with over an acre of spacious privacy and lovely ocean views. Our happy home is located by Hope Ranch, a most desirable area in Santa Barbara. Along with the breathtaking ocean views are covered patio verandas, an Amish gazebo, spa deck, large grass...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Fisher House is a gracious private home located in beautiful Santa Barbara close to downtown. Efaie McFarland owner/administrator maintains a harmonious household, nourishing her residents with outstanding home cooked meals daily and lots of Pet Assisted Therapy. The Fisher House is two...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mission Villa is a new facility with all the design features that are currently considered necessary for the safety and well-being of residents afflicted with all types of dementias including Alzheimer’s disease. Because Of the many specialized needs of the dementia/Alzheimer’s resident,...
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We recently moved my father from a hospital in Tucson where he had been treated for recurrent pneumonia and urinary tract infections. We had also been informed that he had quite a bit of confusion but had...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At Home In Santa Barbara is a 14 bed assisted living home  located in the center of Santa Barbara.  We are about a mile from the Santa Barbara Mission and the beach.One of the greatest advantages of At Home In Santa Barbara is our ability to offer specialized services to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Mesa Care is a family operated residential care facility for the elderly specially designed to create an atmosphere witch you or your loved ones would enjoy at home. Our goal is to provide a secure, healthy, and caring environment for our residents. We are committed to the dignity of the...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
My wife is a Certified Nurse Assistant and after many years of helping patients in a rehabilitation hospital and then individual clients in their homes, she wanted to open a facility that would focus more on the needs of residents than the business of the facility itself. We renovated our home to...
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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.
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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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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
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I can't say enough wonderful things about the staff at Autumn Years. I have personally looked at several facilities and hands down Autumn Years is the best! The staff is so warm and caring. They treat their...
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.
Casablanca is a 24 hour residential community located in Ventura County. We are competitively priced. Our program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with memory loss or cognitive impairment. The atmosphere at Casablanca is secure, loving and stress free. Our staff is trained to meet the...

Cost of assisted living in El Sueno, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Sueno is $5,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Barbara, CA with an average of $5,654 per month.

Assisted living costs in El Sueno, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Sueno, CA
$5,654/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in El Sueno, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,654/mo
$7,694/mo

Assisted living costs in El Sueno, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,867/mo
Studio
$4,681/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,639/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,631/mo

Senior living costs in El Sueno 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: El Sueno, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Sueno, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,654/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,694/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,416/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
El Sueno, CA:$5,654/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
El Sueno, CA:$7,694/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
El Sueno, CA:$4,416/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in El Sueno, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in El Sueno 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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Assisted living cost trends in El Sueno, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in El Sueno 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 average 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
El Sueno, CA$5,834/mo$5,305/mo+10.0%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
El Sueno, CA
2024 average cost:$5,834/mo
2023 average cost:$5,305/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Sueno, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in El Sueno

Recent reviews for assisted living in El Sueno

Fountain Square of Lompoc

4.3
Overall, the staff are very caring. They care for the residents very well and seem to be very loving people. The way the keep the community running is very nice, and it's very secure. My mom complains about how often they serve green beans, but she also doesn't tell them she wants something ...
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Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA

5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Navita Residence Edgemont Drive in Camarillo, CA

5.0
My husband was terminally ill with a progressive neurological disease. He needed assistance from more than one caregiver 24 hours a day. Navita was the seventh residence he had been in in a four year period, due to the inadequacy of previous facilities. Finding Navita was a Godsend. From the ...
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El Sueno review score based on 163 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 163 reviews of 80 El Sueno assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Sueno review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

El Sueno review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
El Sueno, CA80 facilities
8.1
Oxnard, CA496 facilities
8.2
San Luis Obispo, CA34 facilities

Review subcategories for El Sueno assisted living

When assisted living 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 163 reviews of 80 El Sueno assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare El Sueno resident and family assisted living 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.
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El Sueno assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Sueno assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Sueno, 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 El Sueno assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in El Sueno that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Sueno, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in El Sueno assisted living

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 El Sueno Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
El Sueno, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Sueno assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Sueno partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Sueno, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Sueno assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Sueno communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Sueno, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Sueno assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in El Sueno offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Sueno, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Sueno

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Sueno protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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