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Assisted Living in Santa Maria, CA

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Reviewed by Connie Perez

Last updated March 01, 2025

Santa Maria offers a diverse range of 54 Assisted Living communities giving families varied options to choose from. The average cost of assisted living living in the Santa Maria area is $5,670, and the communities in the Santa Maria area have a average rating of 9.9 out of 10. Seniorly also uses Seniorly Price Estimate for cost comparisons with nearby cities, and even highlights new construction facilities for those seeking modern amenities. Families can look at 101 photos, 247 ratings and reviews, and 2 prices in the Santa Maria area to get a sense of assisted living in the area. Not to be confused with nursing homes, which offer medical care, assisted living provides daily help with activities of daily living like dressing or bathing. And with services catering to all care levels, many facilities enable residents to age in place, whether it's a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom option. For personalized assistance, Seniorly local advisors Connie Perez and Melissa Tierney are available to help with your search.

The 20 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Maria, CA

54 communities near Santa Maria, CA

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Merrill Gardens At Santa Maria

1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Memory Care , Independent Living

Nestled in a serene setting, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria offers a vibrant senior living community that focuses on providing exceptional care and medical services. The community is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its residents, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment. With a dedicated team providing 24-hour supervision and a comprehensive range of healthcare services, residents c...
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From $4,300/mo
9.9
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Santa Maria Terrace

1405 East Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Independent Living

Santa Maria Terrace offers a welcoming environment where residents can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. This large senior living community is designed to provide exceptional care and medical services, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. With 12-16 hour nursing and a 24-hour call system, the community is well-equipped to handle a variety of healthcare needs. The d...
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From $3,100/mo
9.8
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The Oaks At Nipomo

177 Mary Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444

Assisted Living , Memory Care , Independent Living

"Visited multiple memory care facilities and twice to The Oaks at Nipomo. It is clean and welcoming with happy and outstanding staff AND happy well-groomed residents. The hierarchy of services and activities are extensive, and Jay the activity director is dedicated, knowledgeable and personable…a real gem! The administrators, Ron and Debra made us feel very comfortable in our decision to pla..." - Lori
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From $3,670/mo
9.9
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Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly

Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly

845 Patterson Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Queja Residential Facility For The Elderly offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors, focusing on comprehensive care and medical services. Located at 845 Patterson Road, this small community ensures personalized attention and a close-knit atmosphere. With 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, residents and the...
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From $3,400/mo
7.3
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Orcutt Board And Care Home

Orcutt Board And Care Home

263 Crescent Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Orcutt Board And Care Home, nestled in the heart of California, offers a nurturing environment that emphasizes exceptional care and medical services. With 24-hour supervision and comprehensive assistance in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, residents are assured of receiving personalized and attentive support. The community also coordinates with healthcare prov...
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From $3,400/mo
7.3
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Aaa Kindness Care II

3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Aaa Kindness Care II is a welcoming senior living community that places a strong emphasis on quality care and medical services. Situated at 3811 Dominion Road in the serene neighborhood of Santa Maria, California, this medium-sized community offers a comforting and supportive environment for its residents. The health care services at Aaa Kindness Care II are both comprehensive and compassionate. ...
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From $3,400/mo
7.3
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Janelle's

Janelle's

1119 Grapevine Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Janelle's, nestled in the heart of California, offers a warm and inviting senior living community that prides itself on exceptional care and medical services. This small, intimate community ensures personalized attention and a family-like atmosphere. With 24-hour supervision, residents receive comprehensive assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Coor...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Hillview Residence

Hillview Residence

3705 Hillview Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Assisted Living

Hillview Residence offers a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents, focusing on providing exceptional care and medical services. Nestled in the heart of Santa Maria, Hillview Residence is a medium-sized community that prides itself on its comprehensive health care services. Residents have access to a 24-hour call system and supervision, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Estrell Home Care

Estrell Home Care

804 Lavonne Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Estrell Home Care, located at 804 Lavonne Drive in California, is a warm and welcoming senior living community known for its exceptional care and medical services. Nestled in a charming neighborhood, this small community offers a serene environment with amenities designed to ensure residents' comfort and well-being. The health care services at Estrell Home Care are comprehensive and tailored to m...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Zeny's Senior Living

Zeny's Senior Living

502 North Ranch Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in a charming neighborhood, Zeny's Senior Living offers a serene and supportive environment for its residents. With a focus on delivering exceptional care and medical services, this senior living community ensures that each resident receives personalized attention and support. The dedicated staff provides 24-hour supervision and assists with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and ...
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5.5
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Cavilla Care Home

Cavilla Care Home

1029 Red Bark Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Cavilla Care Home, nestled at 1029 Red Bark Road, offers a warm and inviting environment where residents are treated with the utmost care and respect. This small senior living community is dedicated to providing top-notch medical services and care to ensure the well-being of its residents. With 24-hour supervision, assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, as well ...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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A Splendid Living

A Splendid Living

2305 Caballero Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in the charming city of Santa Maria, California, A Splendid Living is a small and intimate assisted living and board and care home that offers a warm and welcoming environment for its residents. With a focus on providing exceptional care and medical services, this community ensures that each resident receives the personalized attention they need to thrive and enjoy their golden years. A S...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Amalia's Residence

Amalia's Residence

1002 Gunner Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Amalia's Residence is a charming and intimate assisted living and board and care home located in the beautiful city of Santa Maria, California. This small community prides itself on providing personalized care and medical services to its residents, ensuring a warm and nurturing environment for all who call it home. One of the key features of Amalia's Residence is the comprehensive range of care s...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Andrea's Board & Care

Andrea's Board & Care

811 West Raaberg Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in a welcoming neighborhood, Andrea's Board & Care offers a serene and supportive environment for seniors. This small yet vibrant community prioritizes the well-being of its residents through comprehensive care and medical services. With 24-hour supervision and a dedicated team, residents receive assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management. The staff also coordi...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Erneil Board and Care

Erneil Board and Care

446 East Ventura Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Erneil Board and Care is a welcoming senior living community nestled in the serene neighborhood of Santa Maria, California. This small community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and medical services to its residents, ensuring they receive the attention and support they need around the clock. With 24-hour supervision and a range of health care services, including assistance with bathing, ...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Lynn's 2

Lynn's 2

2730 Santa Barbara Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Nestled in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, Lynn's 2 offers a serene and supportive environment for its residents. This small senior living community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and medical services, ensuring that each individual receives the attention and assistance they need. The community boasts 24-hour supervision, assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers, as well as...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Cacho's Home Care

Cacho's Home Care

2307 Bentley Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Cacho's Home Care is a quaint senior living community nestled in the heart of California. With its small community size, it offers a personalized and intimate environment for its residents. The facility boasts a variety of community amenities, including serene walking paths, a lush garden, engaging movie nights, and a host of scheduled daily activities, ensuring that there is always something to l...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Tina's Gentle Care Homes II

Tina's Gentle Care Homes II

1411 West Sabrina Court, Santa Maria, CA 93458

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Tina's Gentle Care Homes II offers a serene and supportive environment for its residents, nestled in a welcoming neighborhood. Located at 1411 West Sabrina Court, this senior living community is known for its high standard of care and medical services. Residents benefit from 24-hour supervision and a range of health care services including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medicati...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Maria's Guest Home

Maria's Guest Home

516 North Mary Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Maria's Guest Home is a charming senior living community nestled in the heart of Santa Maria, California. This small and intimate community is dedicated to providing exceptional care and medical services to its residents, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind. With a focus on personalized attention, Maria's Guest Home offers 24-hour supervision, assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfe...
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From $3,400/mo
5.5
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Lifetouch the Elegant Living Residential Home Care

Lifetouch the Elegant Living Residential Home Care

1431 South Lark Court, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Board and Care Home

Lifetouch the Elegant Living Residential Home Care offers a warm and welcoming environment nestled in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood. This small community is committed to providing exceptional care and medical services to its residents, ensuring peace of mind for families. With 24-hour supervision and comprehensive healthcare services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, a...
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5.5
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Top rated assisted living in Santa Maria, CA

In Santa Maria, California, there are 42 assisted living communities, with three rated above 8. The top-rated facilities include The Oaks At Nipomo and Merrill Gardens At Santa Maria. The area comprises three large, two medium, and 37 small communities. Recent engagement with Seniorly includes two moves and five tours, assisted by local advisors Natasha Cuevas, Connie Perez, and BarDee Johnston.
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The Oaks At Nipomo

177 Mary Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444

Assisted Living , Memory Care , Independent Living

"Visited multiple memory care facilities and twice to The Oaks at Nipomo. It is clean and welcoming with happy and outstanding staff AND happy well-groomed residents. The hierarchy of services and activities are extensive, and Jay the activity director is dedicated, knowledgeable and personable…a real gem! The administrators, Ron and Debra made us feel very comfortable in our decision to pla..." - Lori
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From $3,670/mo
9.9
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Merrill Gardens At Santa Maria

1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Assisted Living , Memory Care , Independent Living

Nestled in a serene setting, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria offers a vibrant senior living community that focuses on providing exceptional care and medical services. The community is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its residents, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment. With a dedicated team providing 24-hour supervision and a comprehensive range of healthcare services, residents c...
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From $4,300/mo
9.9
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Compare average cost of assisted living in Santa Maria, CA area with nearby cities

The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for assisted living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$4,655/mo
Nipomo
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$4,516/mo
Arroyo Grande
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$5,269/mo
Grover Beach
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$5,230/mo
Lompoc
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$5,248/mo
San Luis Obispo
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$5,253/mo
Los Osos
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Assisted Living amenities in Santa Maria area

100% of these assisted living have walking paths
93% of these assisted living feel like home

Average Seniorly Community Score in Santa Maria

7.8

Very good

Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

Get to know Santa Maria area

Total population: 2,645
27% of population is 50+ years old, 10% is 65+ years old
Median income: $61,875
The poverty rate is 3% lower for this region compared to the California state average, which is 12%
Diversity
1% Asian, 73% Hispanic, and 72% White of population

Learn about assisted living citations in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria assisted living communities had an average of 3.23 citations in 2023. This is 25.96% lower than the Santa Barbara County average of 4.36 citations and 32.14% lower than the California average of 4.75 citations.

0 1 2 3 4 5 Santa Maria, CA Santa Barbara County California 3.23 4.36 4.75

What are citations?

Citations are official notifications issued by regulatory agencies during inspections of assisted living facilities. These citations are given when violations or deficiencies related to resident safety, care, or adherence to regulations are identified. They serve as a means to highlight areas where the facility may not be meeting the required standards, prompting the need for corrective action. Citations can range in severity, with Type A citations addressing more serious violations that may pose potential harm to residents, and Type B citations addressing less severe infractions.

Learn about assisted living allegations in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria assisted living communities had an average of 2.96 allegations in 2023. This is 26.33% lower than the Santa Barbara County average of 4.02 allegations and 36.83% lower than the California average of 4.69 allegations.

0 1 2 3 4 5 Santa Maria, CA Santa Barbara County California 2.96 4.02 4.69

What are allegations?

Allegations are critical in California assisted living licensing compliance as they signal potential issues and trigger thorough investigations. By addressing allegations promptly, regulators can enforce corrective actions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for senior living communities' residents. Maintaining accountability through investigations helps uphold the highest standards of care in the industry.

Learn about assisted living inspections in Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria assisted living communities had an average of 2.98 inspections in 2023. This is 4% lower than the Santa Barbara County average of 3.11 inspections and 5.74% higher than the California average of 2.82 inspections. A lower number of inspections in assisted living facilities is actually better because it indicates a higher level of consistent compliance with regulations and standards.

0 1 2 3 4 Santa Maria, CA Santa Barbara County California 2.98 3.11 2.82

What are inspections?

Inspections play a vital role in the context of California assisted living licensing compliance as they are key to maintaining the highest standards of care and safety for seniors. Regular and thorough inspections are conducted by regulatory authorities to assess whether assisted living facilities meet the required licensing standards and regulations. These inspections help identify any potential issues, deficiencies, or violations within the facilities, ensuring prompt corrective actions and improvements are implemented. By holding facilities accountable through inspections, California can ensure that seniors residing in these communities receive the best possible care and support, fostering an environment of trust and confidence for families seeking suitable living options for their loved ones.

Explore other types of communities in Santa Maria, CA

Independent Living

For active older adults who want to downsize to a home in a retirement community but don't need help to live independently.

Memory Care

A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.

Nursing Homes

For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.

Board and Care Home

Homes in residential neighborhoods that are equipped and staffed to provide daily care for a small number of residents.

Helpful resources

Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Assisted Living
Assisted Living: Your Definitive Guide for 2025
Understanding the Cost of Assisted Living
Understanding the Assisted Living Experience
The Healthy Aging Handbook Your PDF Guide

Assisted Living Facilities near Santa Maria, CA

Nipomo Assisted Living
Arroyo Grande Assisted Living
Grover Beach Assisted Living

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