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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Morro Bay, CA
Assisted living costs in Morro Bay average about $4,428 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Morro Bay. Our detailed directory has 99 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Arroyo Grande.
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The Oaks has been a wonderful place for mom. After having on accident she was no longer able to stay home alone so we needed help and the Oaks has been wonderful! She is always busy, happy and well cared...
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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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
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.
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.
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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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...
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I've been very very happy with everything here. It's really the staff and the atmosphere that makes this place what it is. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Anytime you have a question they're great...
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.
Creston Village is an assisted living and memory care community located in the thriving city of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is a thriving city best known for its abundance of hot springs, wineries and almond orchards, and it is the host of the California Mid-State Fair. Our luxurious community is...
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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.
Garden House is a loving care facility for 15 residents set in the quiet seaside serenity of Morro Bay.Garden House specializes in Alzheimer's and other dementias with a secured perimeter in a home-like setting.Well-thought-out services include private rooms, the highest personal attendant 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.
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.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...
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.
Southbay Max Care is an assisted living community located in Los Osos, Calif. The city is located alongside the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo County. Residence of the neighborhood get to enjoy the cool ocean breeze that blows through the city all year long. It is a beautiful community that has...
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I don't really have any concerns. He is being very well taken care of. The house is immaculate. He is being well fed. It's close enough for us to visit daily, and he is always showered and shaved and they...
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.
From our family to yours; we are committed to providing you and your loved ones the service and quality of life that they deserve.A dedicated staff with more than 20 years experience in caring for the elderly.Our private home is licensed by the state and can accommodate just about any situation;...
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.
From our family to yours; we are committed to providing you and your loved ones the service and quality of life that they deserve.A dedicated staff with more than 20 years experience in caring for the elderly.Our private home is licensed by the state and can accommodate just about any situation;...
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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.
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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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.
Our Assisted Living Home, A TOUCH ABOVE CARE is located 3 miles Ocean Side of Atascadero. It is set on 5 acres surrounded by Oak and Pine trees with rolling hills. The view is amazing and so peaceful your entire family will enjoy their stay. We make every beloved resident feel like FAMILY...
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.
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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I lived in this community and it was very nice and clean. They had a friendly staff as well. I wouldn't recommend this community though because I contracted a virus and pneumonia and ended up in the hospital
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.
The Residence is a senior care home primarily focused on memory care, located in San Luis Obispo on the central coast of sunny California, which is in San Luis Obispo County. Nestled in a picturesque valley between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, San Luis Obispo has its own...
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
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.
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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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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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.
A Touch Above Care, SycamoreA Touch Above Care, Sycamore is located in Atascadero, CA in San Luis Obispo County. This residential care home offers supportive assistance in an area that is a great place to call home. Atascadero offers residents and guests the opportunity to visit Charles Paddock...
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Cost of assisted living in Morro Bay, CA
The average cost of senior living in Morro Bay is $4,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,354 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morro Bay, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Morro Bay, CA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Morro Bay, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Morro Bay
Recent reviews for assisted living in Morro Bay
The Residence in San Luis Obispo, CA
4.8
One thing I really like about The Residence is that they are very adequately staffed. I know that some of these places the ration between staff and residents is not where it needs to be for the residents to get the sort of care and attention they need, but that is not the case here. They take ...
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Morro Bay review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 21 Morro Bay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Morro Bay 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
Morro Bay review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Morro Bay 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 27 reviews of 21 Morro Bay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Morro Bay 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.Morro Bay, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Morro Bay assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morro Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay 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
38.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay 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
4.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
19%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Morro Bay
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Morro Bay protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks at Paso Robles, Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO and Paso Robles Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Morro Bay, California. See full list of communities.
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