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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Santa Maria area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Santa Maria, CA Facilities

Santa Maria Terrace
Santa Maria Terrace

1405 E. Main St, Santa Maria, CA 09954

Santa Maria Terrace
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
We selected Santa Maria Terrace for our list of Santa Maria's top eight assisted living facilities because…

3.89

Average of 33 reviews

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The Oaks at Nipomo
The Oaks at Nipomo

177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 09936

The Oaks at Nipomo
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
Providing independent and assisted living, The Oaks at Nipomo impresses guests with its luxurious furnishings and attractive,…

4.06

Average of 9 reviews

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Casa Rosa Elder Care
Casa Rosa Elder Care

2172 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 09899

Casa Rosa Elder Care
  • Assisted Living
  • Hospice
For our list of the top eight assisted living facilities in Santa Maria, we chose the 5-acre…

4.29

Average of 7 reviews

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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 09954

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
At Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, residents can enjoy the city's beautiful weather from the luxurious outdoor…

4.32

Average of 68 reviews

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Fountain Square of Lompoc
Fountain Square of Lompoc

1420 W. North Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436

Fountain Square of Lompoc
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
Located minutes from Northside Shopping Center and Lake Park, Fountain Square of Lompoc provides its assisted living…

3.75

Average of 23 reviews

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Wyndham Residence
Wyndham Residence

222 S. Elm St. #6012, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Wyndham Residence
  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Respite
Wyndham Residence is located in Arroyo Grande, one block from the Elm Street Community Center and minutes…

4.92

Average of 13 reviews

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Yokam's Rcfe
Yokam's Rcfe

502 N. Ranch St, Santa Maria, CA 09954

Yokam's Rcfe
  • Assisted Living
At Zeny's Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, residents have access to a serene outdoor patio and…

4.8

Average of 4 reviews

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In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Santa Maria area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 42 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 16 hours researching assisted living communities in Santa Maria
  • Read more than 125 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 7 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Santa Maria is $5,248, which is considerably higher than the state average of $4,500 and the national average of $4,051.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Santa Maria, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 42 communities in the Santa Maria area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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