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10 Assisted Living Facilities near Pismo Beach, CA

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The Pismo Beach area offers a wealth of care options for seniors. But with 17 assisted living facilities inside a 15-mile radius radius of downtown, finding assisted living near you isn’t the hard part — it’s knowing how to choose the best option for your loved one based on their unique needs.

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Photo of The Oaks at Nipomo
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I was looking for a place for Dad when he started to need more care with ADLs and becoming more confused. And also looking for a higher standard of professionalism. Dad feels cared for and loved at the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
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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....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Full Circle Residence To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 1445 Huntington Ave. Grover Beach, CA 93433 Board and Care Home, Alzheimer's Memory Care, Assisted Living, Dementia Memory Care, Group Homes About Full Circle Residence Full Circle Residence is a senior...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Experience a safe and nurturing environment at Sacred Heart Residential Care Facility. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Arroyo Grande, California, this assistant living retirement facility is sure to offer comfort for various senior citizens. We pride ourselves for our knowledgeable staff...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Photo of Villagio San Luis Obispo, a CCRC ( Fall '21)
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
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I lived in this community and it was very nice and clean. They had a friendly staff as well. I wouldn't recommend this community though because I contracted a virus and pneumonia and ended up in the hospital
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Residence is a senior care home primarily focused on memory care, located in San Luis Obispo on the central coast of sunny California, which is in San Luis Obispo County. Nestled in a picturesque valley between the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, San Luis Obispo has its own...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
The Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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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They are doing an extremely good job. You cannot ask for anything better, or cleaner, or more care taking than they are doing. I think I have made a good decision there. I have seen a number of other...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sacred Heart Residential Care Facility II, a provider of guaranteed senior care services and assisted living, is located in 915 Camino Coballo in Nipomo, California. We pride ourselves for the level of service we give which may vary depending on the degree of comprehensive care and assistance...

Cost of Assisted living in Pismo Beach, CA

The cost of Assisted Living starts at $1500 a month in Pismo Beach, and the price builds from there based on the floor plan, amenities, and services that families choose. Costs also vary by location because real estate and personnel costs fluctuate by city and state throughout the U.S.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pismo Beach, CA vs. nearby cities

Pismo Beach, CA
$3,811/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pismo Beach, CA vs. the state and national average

Pismo Beach, CA
$3,811/mo
U.S. national average
$4,380/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pismo Beach vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,811/mo
$4,261/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Pismo Beach, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,780/mo
Studio
$4,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,528/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Pismo Beach over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pismo Beach, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pismo Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pismo Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pismo Beach

Amalia's Residence II in Santa Maria, CA

4.4
Although [name removed] was combative he received personalized care. He enjoyed the home cooked meals. We liked there were only two men and six residents in this facility. There was a friendly dog patients could interact with. [name removed] was unable to participate due to his dementia. I loved ...
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Santa Maria Terrace

4.0
They have met and exceeded, our expectations for my loved one. It's very clean, and they are friendly. We are pretty pleased. We picked this community because it was clean, and the closet to our budget. It's been a very good experience. In addition, the rooms are larger than most.

The Residence in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.8
One thing I really like about The Residence is that they are very adequately staffed. I know that some of these places the ration between staff and residents is not where it needs to be for the residents to get the sort of care and attention they need, but that is not the case here. They take ...
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Pismo Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pismo Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pismo Beach, 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 Pismo Beach assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Pismo Beach 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
29.4%
50.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
32.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
98.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
55.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
29.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
98.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
48.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
53.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pismo Beach assisted living

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 Pismo Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
50%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
30.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
40.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pismo Beach assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pismo Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
25.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
37.5%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
35.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pismo Beach assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pismo Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
29%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
33%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pismo Beach assisted 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 assisted living communities in Pismo Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pismo Beach, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
46.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
51.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.9%
38.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
35.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
44.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
26.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
43.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pismo Beach

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Pismo Beach protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Amalia's Residence II, The Oaks at Nipomo and Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO are the top-rated assisted living facilities assisted living near Pismo Beach, California. See full list of communities.

There are 17 assisted living facilities assisted living near Pismo Beach, California. See the full list.

Amalia's Residence II, The Oaks at Nipomo and Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO are the top rated assisted living facilities near Pismo Beach,, California. See full list of communities.

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