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8 Best Nursing Homes in Orcutt, CA

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Orcutt 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Orcutt, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Orcutt is about $4,311, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 72 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Orcutt, CA

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
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1313 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
46 reviews
9.4
Review score
46 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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I moved my parents into one of their cottages. Two bed/two baths. They are very happy there. Staff friendly and considerate. Only complaint would be the food. Nothing fancy just plain with lots of chicken...
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.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
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2020 Photos available
8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
27%
3 star
31%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are generally kind. It is a suitable option for seniors who are fully independent and primarily need a safe and comfortable living environment....
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.
Santa Maria Terrace — located in sunny Santa Maria, California — provides the best value with our apartments, including an abundance of amenities and a large range of services. Whether you want to simplify your life or need assistance with daily tasks, Santa Maria Terrace offers something for...
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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: 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 Orcutt, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orcutt is $4,311 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,327 per month.

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

Orcutt, CA
$4,311/mo

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

Orcutt, CA
$4,311/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,899/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,311/mo

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

Studio
$4,508/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,850/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,700/mo

Senior living costs in Orcutt 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: Orcutt, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrcutt, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,311/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,377/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,899/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,516/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Orcutt, CA:$4,311/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Orcutt, CA:$3,377/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Orcutt, CA:$4,899/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Orcutt, CA:$3,516/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Orcutt, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Orcutt 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
Orcutt, CA$4,264/mo$3,643/mo+17.1%
California$5,484/mo$5,123/mo+7.0%
National$5,224/mo$4,900/mo+6.6%
Orcutt, CA
2024 average cost:$4,264/mo
2023 average cost:$3,643/mo
Percent change:+17.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,484/mo
2023 average cost:$5,123/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,224/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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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 Orcutt

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Orcutt

Fountain Square of Lompoc

4.0
The employees are very friendly and caring to be good. I don't see too many activities and I've seen multiple patients wandering around with no shoes. There were other patients sitting in their own urine while eating lunch. We did tell an employee, but they didn't do anything. I'm not sure if ...
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The Oaks at Nipomo

4.9
If you can afford top quality care the oaks is a great facility. The staff is very responsive to the residents needs and the food is great. Having a physician that comes to the facility is so helpful for those that have difficulty with transportation. No one wants to move to assisted living and ...
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Santa Maria Terrace

4.8
Santa Maria terrace was great. The only negative is the ambassadors tried their best as was a new. The staff were wonderful, welcoming and the facility was clean. Would still recommend.

Orcutt nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orcutt nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orcutt, 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 Orcutt 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 Orcutt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orcutt, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orcutt 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 Orcutt Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orcutt, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orcutt 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 Orcutt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orcutt, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Orcutt 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 Orcutt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orcutt, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orcutt 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 Orcutt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orcutt, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, Santa Maria Terrace and Hillview Residence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Orcutt, California. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Orcutt, California. See the full list.
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