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1405 E. Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
4.0
(34 reviews)
"We really liked Santa Maria Terrace. The residents seemed very happy. I saw the menu, and it had a nice variety of food. The dining room had white tablecloths, and the menu was a nice card-bound menu. It felt like you were walking into a restaurant, ..."
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1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
4.4
(44 reviews)
"I like Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria. It was equipped with everything. It was more like a home or an apartment. They had a single bedroom. It was a nice sized bedroom and a nice sized living room. The two-bedroom apartment had a larger refrigerator...."
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4620 SONG LANE, Santa Maria, CA 93455
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My mother-in-law lived at Magnolia and Primrose for 6 months before she passed and I have nothing but praise for the facility, the owners and especially the staff! They were all caring and loving individuals who provided great care, and grieved along..."
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3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
4.5
(4 reviews)
"We went to AAA Kindness Care Home. It was fine, but I think it's out of our price range. I can't say anything negative about it. It was very nice. It was very clean. The people were very friendly. She did interact with the residents as we were walkin..."
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946 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Villa Care took wonderful care of my Mom for years until her passing at 105yrs. They work well with Doctors & other health agencies. My Mom level of care change since she had dementia, it was not a problem for them, very professional, & ..."
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3705 HILLVIEW ROAD, Santa Maria, CA 93455
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is at Hillview Residence. My friend's parents are there as well, so they're very good. Hopefully, she's gonna be short-term, so she can go back home. It's been family-owned for over 35 years and they're local. The owners live down the stree..."
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502 N. Ranch St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Zeny's RCFE #1 is an end-of-life place and not a place you'd go if you're sound of mind or if you're social. The living space is very small, and it's like they bought a house from the 60s that hasn't been updated since. They haven't put money into th..."
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938 W Bunny Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Villa Care Home I was good and we didn't have any problems. The staff was very nice and pleasant. The dining room only had a kitchen table. It was average...."
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965 W Robert Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458
"The Villa Home Care III is in the Santa Barbara metro area, about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Located in Santa Maria, California, th..."
READ MORE831 West Pershing Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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READ MORE541 Amber Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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READ MORE1319 East Alvin Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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READ MORE936 N. Seneca Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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READ MORE1206 Kensington Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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READ MORE514 W McElhany Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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READ MORE958 E Tunnell St, Santa Maria, CA 93454
"Zeny’s RCFE #2 is committed to providing the highest standard of care your senior so richly deserves. We strive to offer a loving and secur..."
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1420 W North Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We liked the Fountain Square of Lompoc. The staff was nice and the facility looked really nice. They were very good, very accommodating. It seemed like they really were helpful. It looked like they did a really good job wanting to take care of the re..."
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177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444
4.7
(21 reviews)
"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 enjoyable for them. It looked like they enjoyed their..."
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475 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
4.4
(24 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my visit at the Avila Senior Living facility. While looking for a soft landing place for my mom, I immediately felt at home when i walked in the building. There is a cozy sitting area and a fireplace, where a few residents were havin..."
READ MORESan Luis Obispo
$4,225
US
$4,000
Lompoc
$3,799
Nipomo
$3,795
Arroyo Grande
$3,440
Santa Maria
$3,340
Assisted Living costs in Santa Maria start around $3,340 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Santa Maria and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Seniors who require financial assistance with an ALF can seek eligibility through the California Medicaid program. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF can also apply to receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santa Maria and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Santa Maria, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Santa Maria-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.
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Armando
4.0
Review of Santa Maria Terrace
Santa Maria Terrace was a great place. They have a lot of amenities there. They have a large community area, and they have a great place to get together. I'm most interested in the library with...
Assisted Living
Traci
3.0
Review of Santa Maria Terrace
I toured Santa Maria Terrace. I just felt that the facility was not very engaging. It seemed like the residents were really not happy to be there. I mean, in the other places that I've been, people...
Provider response
Hi Traci, Thank you for your information. We are sorry that we weren't able to connect you with our Family Advisor to tour that Sunday afternoon. We will take your feedback and use it to improve...
Assisted Living
Christy
4.0
Review of Santa Maria Terrace
My mom is a resident of Santa Maria Terrace. It's been okay for her. She enjoys it there, has made friends, and they have lots of activities, which is great. She likes to do all of them. The staff...
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