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The cost of independent living in Morro Bay is about $4,714 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 89 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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36 reviews
8.4
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36 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
22%
3 star
6%
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6%
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6%
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Thank you so much for assisting me find your facility, your people were great!!:Avila was a beautiful facility. If my brother had lived more that two weeks I'm sure he would have adjusted and thrived!
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Welcome Home Atascadero
66 Photos available
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.
Welcome Home Atascadero is designed with the goal of providing compassionate, professional care for seniors. Whether residents require assistance with daily living activities, suffer from memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or have other healthcare needs, we are committed to offering a...
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Photo of Las Brisas
2020 Photos available
2323 Floor plans available
7.6
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48 reviews
7.6
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48 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
10%
2 star
6%
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Las Brisas is the best I can do for the money. I'm not into activities like Bingo & cards. The apartments are priced according to size. So I have a little studio. Weekly cleaning is included. Laundry is not...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Las Brisas provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the lights of San Luis Obispo, from our dining room you'll enjoy stunning views of the Irish Hills and Madonna Mountain.
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Photo of The Villages of San Luis Obispo
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5 star
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4 star
67%
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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.
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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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...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Villagio San Luis Obispo, a CCRC ( Fall '21)
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.
Photo of Village At the Oaks-see "The Villages of SLO"
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Consolidated-Garden Creek At the Village
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.
Photo of Il Villaggio At San Luis Obispo
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.
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Photo of Oakview Village
1010 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of California Manor
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Vista Rosa Elder Care
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Bella Vita Assisted Living
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Morro Bay, CA

The average cost of senior living in Morro Bay is $4,714 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,455 per month.

Independent living costs in Morro Bay, CA, vs. nearby cities

Morro Bay, CA
$4,714/mo

Independent living costs in Morro Bay, CA, vs. state and national averages

Morro Bay, CA
$4,714/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Morro Bay, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,218/mo
Independent Living
$4,714/mo

Independent living costs in Morro Bay, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,500/mo
Studio
$3,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,149/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,398/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,315/mo

Senior living costs in Morro Bay 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: Morro Bay, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMorro Bay, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,714/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,541/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,218/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Morro Bay, CA:$4,714/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Morro Bay, CA:$4,541/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Morro Bay, CA:$5,218/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Morro Bay, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Morro Bay 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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Independent living cost trends in Morro Bay, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Morro Bay 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Morro Bay, CA$3,937/mo$3,818/mo+3.1%
California$3,614/mo$3,382/mo+6.9%
National$3,158/mo$3,004/mo+5.1%
Morro Bay, CA
2024 average cost:$3,937/mo
2023 average cost:$3,818/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
California
2024 average cost:$3,614/mo
2023 average cost:$3,382/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Morro Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Morro Bay

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

4.8
Kind Caring Concerned Involved Compassionate Great Meals

Las Brisas in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.0
Las Brisas is a very nice senior living community. The location is great. The rooms are very nice also with most all of them having either a deck or patio area. The floors, halls and common areas are all kept up really nicely. The ownership has just changed and they are supposedly going to ...
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Morro Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morro Bay independent 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 dietary accommodations in Morro Bay independent living

Independent 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.
Morro Bay, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Morro Bay independent living

Our independent 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.
Morro Bay, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morro Bay independent 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 independent living communities in Morro Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Morro Bay, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO, Welcome Home Atascadero and Las Brisas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Morro Bay, California. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Morro Bay, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Morro Bay, California is The Oaks at Paso Robles. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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