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Assisted living costs in Santa Maria average about $5,201 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 250 communities in Santa Maria. Our detailed directory has 3884 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.
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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.
The Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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We really like this facility! The staff are very caring and encouraging, and they are trying their best to make my mother feel comfortable in this period of adjustment. My mother also enjoys the frequent...
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.
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.
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My mom has been living in Nightingale Lane for two years and we are very happy with the facility and the care mom has received since her move. The staff is loving and patient and we think the food is good as...
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.
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There was no doubt in our minds which facility to use! As soon as we walked into A Legacy PCH the staff (in particular Dixie) was friendly, informative, personal, caring and sympathetic. They knew how...
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 Legacy Personal Care Home owner operated. You’ll enjoy the feeling of home as your parent makes this house their own. A Legacy Personal Care Home is located in a residential neighborhood with trees and a creek. Our residents form bonds of community. All enjoy the squirrels, birds and family of...
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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.
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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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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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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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...
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They took excellent care of my mom, correctly diagnosed a UTI that was missed by 2 other facilities and got her from 12 meds down to 2. Caring and friendly staff!
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.
Chateau des Mons Care and Assisted Living is one of the few memory care assisted living communities that accept Medicaid in Denver. We have a great reputation for the care of our residents for over 30 years and we were the first Eden Alternative Registered Assisted Living Community in Colorado....
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My mom is doing well at this community. She enjoys the food and they have good healthy food. The staff are very good and the head nurse is also great. She has had a few falls and the staff are quick to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Porter Place Retirement Residence offers independent living, assisted living and Memory Care. The community is located next to Porter Hospital in a tree-lined residential neighborhood in South Denver. Monthly apartment rent includes 3 delicious meals daily prepared by our Chef. Should you ever...
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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.
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.
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I am very grateful that my Mom had such a lovely home environment to live in. Blue Spruce Assisted Living cared for her 24 hours a day. I didn’t have to worry about her at all! The management kept in...
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.
Blue Spruce Assisted Living is a warm loving home for the elderly that offers exceptional standards of resident services, accommodation and care. We are a premier provider of senior residential assisted living and elder care. Our goal is to provide the very best in fine living. Our quality...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Holly Creek is a full-service continuing care retirement community located in Centennial. We offer cottage and apartment homes on our 17-acre property. Our flexible program provides lifestyle services for our residents including diverse activities, a unique meal program and extensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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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The caregivers at this care home treat my wife like a special guest. She had made good progress staying here. The home is clean and the food is homemade and healthy. I would recommend this care home.
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.
Dear Delane and Poppy's Place Staff, Words defy me. I can't tell you how much it meant for my family to wake each day for eleven years knowing that my Grandmother was in your care. Because of you M. was surrounded by love, patience, humor and song until her final moments. You were right. Who...
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: 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.
We offer assistance with daily grooming: baths, showers, hair, teeth, nails on house, pedicures and manicures, meals and snacks provided, all laundry done, family oriented staff (husband, wife and daughter), cozy atmosphere, in house hospice.
Cost of assisted living in Santa Maria, CO
The average cost of senior living in Santa Maria is $5,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairplay, CO with an average of $3,788 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santa Maria, CO vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Santa Maria, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Santa Maria
Recent reviews for assisted living in Santa Maria
Poppy's Place in Centennial, CO
4.8
The people are varied in ages and levels of needs and care, so I think it makes it a little tough for activities. I think they do as best as they can trying to keep everyon active. I think the staff is terrific. The food seems to be homestyle cooking and nutritious. I think you get a little more ...
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Blue Spruce Assisted Living Facility in Castle Rock, CO
5.0
Blue Spruce is a warm, caring and safe place for my 87 year old mother. Adele and her staff are very compassionate toward their patients and provide individual attention to each patients needs. The food choices are varied; and my mother has enjoyed them all! Twenty four hour care has been very ...
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Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO
5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Santa Maria review score based on 819 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 819 reviews of 222 Santa Maria assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Santa Maria 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
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Review subcategories for Santa Maria 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 819 reviews of 222 Santa Maria assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Maria 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.Santa Maria, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Meals & dining
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Santa Maria assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Maria assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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
69.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.9%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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
72.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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
27%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
46.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.2%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.5%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Santa Maria
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 Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Santa Maria protect seniors.
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Brookdale Greenwood Village, Woodlake Legacy Senior Living and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santa Maria, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Santa Maria, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Pinehurst Park and Brookdale Parkplace. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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