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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lento, CA

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Lento 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 33 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lento, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lento is about $5,352, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 399 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lento, CA

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Last Updated: 11/20/25
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Lento, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lento is $5,352 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,327 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lento, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lento, CA
$5,352/mo
$5,058/mo
$5,058/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lento, CA, vs. state and national averages

Lento, CA
$5,352/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lento, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,352/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,352/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lento, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,061/mo
Studio
$5,529/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,490/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in Lento vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lento, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLento, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,352/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,417/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,352/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,677/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Lento, CA:$5,352/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Lento, CA:$4,417/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lento, CA:$5,352/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lento, CA:$4,677/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lento, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Lento 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Lento, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lento 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
Lento, CA$5,559/mo$4,635/mo+19.9%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Lento, CA
2024 average cost:$5,559/mo
2023 average cost:$4,635/mo
Percent change:+19.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Lento

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lento

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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Santa Barbara Memory Care

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.

Alexander Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA

4.7
Alexander Gardens is by far the most peaceful, beautiful, and friendly place I've seen. My mom loved being there, and the staff went above and beyond to make Mom feel at home. The grounds are the most beautiful and tranquil and amazing that I've seen in any other resident facility that I ...
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Lento nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lento nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lento, 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 Lento 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 Lento that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lento, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lento 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 Lento Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lento, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lento 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 Lento partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lento, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lento 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 Lento communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lento, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lento 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 Lento offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lento, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Santa Barbara, Villa Santa Barbara and Cliff View Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lento, California. See full list of communities.
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