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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Assisted living costs in San Luis Obispo average about $6,134 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 33 communities in San Luis Obispo. Our detailed directory has 39 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Arroyo Grande, Atascadero and Pismo Beach.

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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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
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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.
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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They are doing an extremely good job. You cannot ask for anything better, or cleaner, or more care taking than they are doing. I think I have made a good decision there. I have seen a number of other...
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.
Sacred Heart Residential Care Facility II, a provider of guaranteed senior care services and assisted living, is located in 915 Camino Coballo in Nipomo, California. We pride ourselves for the level of service we give which may vary depending on the degree of comprehensive care and assistance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in San Luis Obispo, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Luis Obispo is $6,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $5,391 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Luis Obispo, CA, vs. state and national averages

San Luis Obispo, CA
$6,134/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in San Luis Obispo, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,134/mo
$6,583/mo

Assisted living costs in San Luis Obispo, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,699/mo
Studio
$4,519/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,926/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,248/mo

Senior living costs in San Luis Obispo 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: San Luis Obispo, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Luis Obispo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,134/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,583/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
San Luis Obispo, CA:$6,134/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
San Luis Obispo, CA:$6,583/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
San Luis Obispo, CA:$3,395/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Luis Obispo, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Luis Obispo 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
San Luis Obispo, CA$6,033/mo$5,672/mo+6.4%
California$5,921/mo$5,519/mo+7.3%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
San Luis Obispo, CA
2024 average cost:$6,033/mo
2023 average cost:$5,672/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,921/mo
2023 average cost:$5,519/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Luis Obispo

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Luis Obispo

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 Paso Robles

4.9
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 for. The Oaks is clean beautiful and full of employee who are always happy to see her!

San Luis Obispo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Luis Obispo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Luis Obispo, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
53.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.5%
57.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.1%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Luis Obispo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.9%
33.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Luis Obispo, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
42%
No sugar
No sugar
6.9%
38.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
37.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Luis Obispo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.9%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Luis Obispo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
6.9%
47.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
31.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.3%
50.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
6.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
53%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.9%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.9%
39%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.9%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
6.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
25.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.9%
47%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Luis Obispo

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 San Luis Obispo protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Oaks at Nipomo, The Villages of San Luis Obispo and The Residence are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Luis Obispo, California. See full list of communities.
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