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Cherish House In Cambria
1155 Warren Rd, Cambria, CA 93428
"Cherish House in Cambria is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the seaside city of Cambria, California. The home sits close to t..."
READ MOREThe 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Luis Obispo County, CA for 2025
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in San Luis Obispo County, CA below include 55 Assisted Living...
facilities with 144 reviews. On average in San Luis Obispo County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Assisted Living Facilities in San Luis Obispo County, CA
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Central Coast Rcfe Iii
1015 San Adriano, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Mydor's Open Guest Homes, Inc.
229 Cornuta Way, Nipomo, CA 93444
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Bay Osos Rcfe I
1663 13Th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402
"Bay Osos RCFE I is a senior living community situated in Los Osos, California. It offers a variety of care options, including Assisted Livin..."
READ MORECasa Rosa Elder Care
2172 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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4575 Whispering Oak Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446
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American Care Home Ii
940 Benette Way, Templeton, CA 93465
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1555 16Th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402
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READ MOREValley Vista Residential Care
1095 San Adriano Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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READ MOREVillagio at San Luis Obispo
3765 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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READ MOREAnnette Lodge
725 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
"Annette Lodge, located in Paso Robles, CA, is a senior living provider offering both hospice care and assisted living options. The community..."
READ MOREDivine Home For The Elderly I
1934 Tulipwood Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446
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READ MOREMonterey Lodge
5255 Monterey Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
"Monterey Lodge is a senior living community located in Paso Robles, CA, offering various care options such as residential care home, assiste..."
READ MOREIngleside Park Assisted Living Llc
9220 Mountain View Drive, Atascadero, CA 93422
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READ MOREIngleside By The Lake
9375 Mountain View Drive, Atascadero, CA 93422
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- Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County
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- Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Luis Obispo County
- Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Paying for Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County
The Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020 places assisted living in SLO CAL much higher than the national average. The average monthly cost for assisted living in the SLO CAL area is $5,800, which is $1,500 more per month than the national average of $4,300. The average for assisted living per month in California is $5,000, $800 a month less than SLO CAL. This amount is a reasonable increase based on the many benefits SLO CAL offers seniors.
The Cost of Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County, CA and Nearby Cities
Almost 95 miles to the east of SLO CAL and on the other side of the Coastal Mountains is Bakersfield, a more densely populated city. The monthly average for assisted living in Bakersfield is $3,613, much lower than the average for SLO CAL. The trade-off is being far from the coast and all the small-town amenities of San Luis Obispo County. North of Bakersfield and northeast of SLO CAL is Hanford averaging similar costs as Bakersfield at $3,975 a month. South of SLO CAL is Santa Maria, a smaller city with assisted living costs averaging $5,000 monthly and just south of Santa Maria is Oxnard averaging higher at $5,845. Venturing to the north of SLO CAL, seniors have choices for assisted living in Salinas. Still, the monthly average for assisted living is very high, at $7,100. Salinas has a very high cost of living.
San Luis Obispo County
$5,800
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Salinas
$7,100
Oxnard
$5,845
Santa Maria
$5,000
Hanford
$3,975
Bakersfield
$3,613
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Luis Obispo County
California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers financial assistance to help impoverished seniors cover the cost of assisted living. Those who are eligible may be able to take part in the state’s Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Luis Obispo County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo Senior Center | (805) 781-7306 | The San Luis Obispo Senior Center offers many clubs and activities along with services for seniors including legal assistance, Medicare resources and help with important paperwork. Seniors who join receive a monthly newsletter, free coffee when visiting the center and programs such as fitness classes, swimming, yoga, music lessons and pickleball. |
| Paso Robles Senior Center | (805) 237-3880 | The Paso Robles Senior Center offers senior services such as social activities and events, educational classes, legal assistance, computer services, Medicare assistance and volunteer opportunities for seniors. Seniors can gather with their peers and enjoy a cup of coffee or a lively card game. Transportation services are also available. |
| Morro Bay Senior Citizens | (805) 772-6278 | Seniors age 55 and up are welcome to join the MBSCI with hundreds of other active adults. Membership provides a monthly newsletter, free dinner at the monthly membership meeting, discounts from local businesses, free information and resources for seniors and plenty of activities to socialize with fellow members. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County | (805) 785-0132 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County work to assist seniors in achieving a high quality of life as they age in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen seek to create an atmosphere of respect and diversity as they support senior’s sexual orientation, gender expression, race, age, culture, disability and spiritual beliefs. The organization offers services by advocating for seniors in long-term care communities, investigating complaints and assisting seniors with paperwork. Seniors seeking a long-term facility receive placement assistance with a list of care facilities, checklists to help with choosing a facility and help with understanding admission contracts. |
| Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens-Area Agency on Aging | (805) 925-9554 | The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens is the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for SLO CAL. This nonprofit agency provides an Aging Network including the federal Administration on Aging (AOA) and the California State Department of Aging. These groups along with the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens assist seniors with services such as aging information and referrals, transportation services, legal help, elder abuse prevention and includes the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Carol
5.0
Review of The Oaks at Paso Robles
My parents are residents of The Oaks at Paso Robles. They have been wonderful for my parents. The staff is wonderful. They take care and care about the people there. The people who are living there...
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Terry
5.0
Review of The Oaks at Nipomo
We looked at The Oaks at Nipomo's assisted living and I think that was a good place. Everything was clean, fresh, and new. The rooms were nice. The activities that the people were involved in were...
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joe castellano
1.0
Review of Casa De Flores
Tried to get info from a staff member at Casa De Flores. She was to busy to talk and was very short/communicative with me. She rush me off the line to pick up another call. Not a very good...
