About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cushing, CA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Cushing area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Cushing. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 18 independent living facilities in Cushing, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and Morro Bay.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach and Morro Bay.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Oaks at Paso Robles, Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO and Creston Village
zipAveragecost: $4,384

Cushing Independent Living Facilities | 140 Reviews

Showing 17 communities
Last Updated: 11/22/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Oaks at Paso RoblesCommunity card badge
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
23 reviews
9.4
Review score
23 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
26%
3 star
4%
2 star
9%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The Oaks has been a wonderful place for mom. After having on accident she was no longer able to stay home alone so we needed help and the Oaks has been wonderful! She is always busy, happy and well cared...
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.
See details
Photo of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
34 reviews
8.4
Review score
34 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
24%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
Thank you so much for assisting me find your facility, your people were great!!:Avila was a beautiful facility. If my brother had lived more that two weeks I'm sure he would have adjusted and thrived!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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...
See details
Photo of Creston Village
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
Review score
30 reviews
8.3
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
Great place, great facilities, great staff, and wonderful residences. Very friendly and a very “happy” vibe to it. Mom loves it there! And their director [name removed] is awesome! Mom initially was very...
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.
Creston Village is an assisted living and memory care community located in the thriving city of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is a thriving city best known for its abundance of hot springs, wineries and almond orchards, and it is the host of the California Mid-State Fair. Our luxurious community is...
See details
Photo of Holiday Las Brisas
1818 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
48 reviews
7.6
Review score
48 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
10%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Las Brisas is the best I can do for the money. I'm not into activities like Bingo & cards. The apartments are priced according to size. So I have a little studio. Weekly cleaning is included. Laundry is not...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Las Brisas provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Perched on a hilltop overlooking the lights of San Luis Obispo, from our dining room you'll enjoy stunning views of the Irish Hills and Madonna Mountain.Las Brisas is getting some exciting upgrades where new...
See details
Photo of The Villages of San Luis Obispo
11 Photo available
5 star
33%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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...
Photo of California Manor
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Bella Vita Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Consolidated-Garden Creek At the Village
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.
Photo of Village At the Oaks-see "The Villages of SLO"
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Vista Rosa Elder Care
3.0
Review score
1 review
3.0
Review score
1 review
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Villagio San Luis Obispo, a CCRC ( Fall '21)
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.
Photo of Il Villaggio At San Luis Obispo
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.
Photo of Casa de Flores
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.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...
Photo of Annette Lodge
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.
Photo of Roseville Place
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Cushing, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cushing is $4,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.

Independent living costs in Cushing, CA, vs. nearby cities

Cushing, CA
$4,384/mo

Independent living costs in Cushing, CA, vs. state and national averages

Cushing, CA
$4,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cushing, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,995/mo
Independent Living
$4,384/mo

Independent living costs in Cushing, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,895/mo
Studio
$4,710/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,408/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,595/mo

Senior living costs in Cushing vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cushing, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCushing, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,384/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,410/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,995/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cushing, CA:$4,384/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cushing, CA:$4,410/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cushing, CA:$4,995/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Cushing, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cushing 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.

Cushing, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cushing, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cushing 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
Cushing, CA$3,937/mo$3,891/mo+1.2%
California$3,652/mo$3,425/mo+6.6%
National$3,178/mo$3,045/mo+4.4%
Cushing, CA
2024 average cost:$3,937/mo
2023 average cost:$3,891/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,652/mo
2023 average cost:$3,425/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,178/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 independent living in Cushing

Recent reviews for independent living in Cushing

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6
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. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
Read more

A Heavenly Home in Paso Robles, CA

4.8
Kind Caring Concerned Involved Compassionate Great Meals

Holiday Las Brisas in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.0
Las Brisas is a very nice senior living community. The location is great. The rooms are very nice also with most all of them having either a deck or patio area. The floors, halls and common areas are all kept up really nicely. The ownership has just changed and they are supposedly going to ...
Read more

Cushing independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cushing independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cushing, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cushing independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cushing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cushing, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cushing independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cushing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cushing, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cushing independent 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 independent living communities in Cushing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cushing, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

The Oaks at Paso Robles, Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO and Creston Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cushing, California. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Cushing, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Cushing, California is The Oaks at Paso Robles. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top