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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Los Berros, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Los Berros, 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 North Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach.

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Photo of The Oaks at Nipomo
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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15 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
20%
3 star
7%
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7%
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I recommend The Oaks at Nipomo Assisted Living to anyone looking for an assisted living facility in Nipomo, California, for their loved one. The staff and residents are very friendly, at The Oaks, and...
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.
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Photo of Holiday Las Brisas
1818 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
7.9
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44 reviews
7.9
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44 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
16%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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Would recommend whole heartedly. Worried that low occupancy is causing staffing shortage.We picked because of the good reviews and immediate availability.
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...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
1616 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
7.9
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40 reviews
7.9
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40 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
35%
3 star
8%
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What we like about Merrill Gardens is the overall cleanliness and staff and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
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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Photo of Santa Maria Terrace
1111 Photos available
7.9
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21 reviews
7.9
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5 star
38%
4 star
14%
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Santa Maria Terrace gets 5 stars for all. I did not even have to look at any other facilities as I liked this one so much. The staff is very helpful and nice. I think the best feature is that they let you...
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.
Residents who call Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living home enjoy an active independent atmosphere, while receiving support services as needed. Our four-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our private courtyard features an award-winning rose garden and gazebo which provides the...
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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.
Photo of Wyndham Residence
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.
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
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: 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.
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.
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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 Hillview Residence
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.

Cost of independent living in Los Berros, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Berros is $3,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $3,481 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Berros, CA vs. nearby cities

Los Berros, CA
$3,754/mo
$4,408/mo
$4,054/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Berros, CA vs. the state and national average

Los Berros, CA
$3,754/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Berros vs. other types of senior living

$4,873/mo
Independent Living
$3,754/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Los Berros, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,920/mo
Studio
$4,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,653/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,348/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Los Berros over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Los Berros

Recent reviews for independent living in Los Berros

Santa Maria Terrace

4.6
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 Oaks at Nipomo

4.9
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 memory care unit at the Oaks. In his last residence Dad did not participate in the ...
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Holiday Las Brisas in San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0
We are not able to rate the activities, the meals and dining service as well as the overall value for cost because we are not the residents living there. However, we found the place bright cheerful and well organized. Everyone was friendly.

Los Berros independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Berros independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Berros, 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 Los Berros 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 Los Berros partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Los Berros, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Berros 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 Los Berros communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Berros, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Berros 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 Los Berros offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Los Berros, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO, The Oaks at Nipomo and Holiday Las Brisas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Los Berros, California. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Los Berros, California. See the full list.

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