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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pismo Beach, CA

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Assisted living costs in Pismo Beach average about $3,939 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 32 communities in Pismo Beach. Our detailed directory has 128 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 Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo.

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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.
Freda's RCFE Inc #3 is located in the beautiful city of Santa Marie and is only a couple of hours from the famed California beaches. It is home to 101,459 people as of the 2012 census and includes hundreds of activities to keep the residents here entertained. Being located right next to the...
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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...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Pismo Beach, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pismo Beach is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,342 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pismo Beach, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pismo Beach, CA
$3,939/mo

Assisted living costs in Pismo Beach, CA, vs. state and national averages

Pismo Beach, CA
$3,939/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Pismo Beach, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,939/mo
$4,863/mo

Assisted living costs in Pismo Beach, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,432/mo
Studio
$4,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,573/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in Pismo Beach 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: Pismo Beach, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePismo Beach, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,863/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,993/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Pismo Beach, CA:$3,939/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Pismo Beach, CA:$4,863/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Pismo Beach, CA:$3,993/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pismo Beach, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pismo Beach 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pismo Beach, CA$4,419/mo$3,643/mo+21.3%
California$5,432/mo$5,145/mo+5.6%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Pismo Beach, CA
2024 average cost:$4,419/mo
2023 average cost:$3,643/mo
Percent change:+21.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,432/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pismo Beach, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pismo Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pismo Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pismo Beach

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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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

4.9
If you can afford top quality care the oaks is a great facility. The staff is very responsive to the residents needs and the food is great. Having a physician that comes to the facility is so helpful for those that have difficulty with transportation. No one wants to move to assisted living and ...
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Pismo Beach review score based on 28 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 28 Pismo Beach assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pismo Beach 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

Pismo Beach review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Pismo Beach, CA28 facilities
6.1
Grover Beach, CA12 facilities
7.8
Arroyo Grande, CA24 facilities

Review subcategories for Pismo Beach 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 28 reviews of 28 Pismo Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pismo Beach 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.
Pismo Beach, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
2.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Pismo Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pismo Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pismo Beach, 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 Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach 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
25%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pismo Beach

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 Pismo Beach protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, The Oaks at Nipomo and Santa Maria Terrace are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pismo Beach, California. See full list of communities.
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