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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ballard, CA
Ballard is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ballard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ballard is about $5,177, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 338 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Cachuma Village, Bicknell and Vandenberg Village.
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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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, 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
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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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Ballard, CA
The average cost of senior living in Ballard is $5,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,363 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ballard, CA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ballard
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ballard
Wellness Care Senior Living at Ojai in Oak View, CA
5.0
My mom has been at Autumn Years for over a year now. They have been unfailingly warm and helpful, to us as well as to her. We took care of Mom for two years and understood that it wouldn't be an easy matter to work with her emotional swings, yet the staff at Autumn Years has been beyond ...
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Villa Santa Barbara
5.0
I like this AL. The food is really good. The staff is very nice and competent. Administrative staff is very responsive to any problems that may arise.
Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
5.0
So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Ballard nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballard, 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 Ballard nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ballard 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
45.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ballard nursing homes
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 Ballard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballard, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballard nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ballard 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
10.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballard nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ballard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballard nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ballard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cliff View Terrace, Westmont of Santa Barbara and The Artesian of Ojai are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ballard, California. See full list of communities.
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