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Santa Maria Terrace
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Maria, CA
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Santa Maria Terrace

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Maria, CA
1405 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Santa Maria Terrace

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Operated by Oceano Senior Living, Inc. , Santa Maria Terrace is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community on East Main Street in Santa Maria, California. Sanjuana Enriquez serves as the administrator. The community is about 1.5 miles from downtown Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. It has been operating for 6 years.

The mid-rise community has 140 beds with studio and one-bedroom apartments. It currently operates at about 69% occupancy. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 24, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents receive support with activities of daily living, along with dining, housekeeping, and transportation services. Fitness classes, recreational activities, scheduled outings, entertainment, and specialised programs are all part of daily life. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can move in with a companion animal.

State inspections have shown mixed results over time. A recent review found the community in full compliance with operational, safety, staffing, medical, and emergency preparedness requirements. Earlier complaint investigations identified concerns involving medication management, staffing, personal care, and cleanliness, which the community has since addressed. Families touring Santa Maria Terrace can ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
96
Bed community size
140-bed community Rank #417 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #927 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1796 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1796th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #960 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 960th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
96 / 140
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 1, 2019
CountySanta Barbara

Ownership & Operating Entity

Santa Maria Terrace is legally operated by Oceano Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Sanjuana Enriquez.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 30 citations 44 total visits 32 complaint visits 5 official inspections 22 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1343 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1343rd out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (200% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (333% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (325% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3010 This facility has 200% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 200% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 133 This facility has 333% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 333% worse Rank #1340 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1340th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 174 This facility has 325% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 325% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 4416 This facility has had 175% more total inspections than the California average (44 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 175% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 3213 This facility has had 146% more complaint visits than the California average (32 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 146% more Rank #1270 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1270th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 77 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2210 This facility has had 120% more complaint investigations than the California average (22 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 120% more
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Santa Maria Terrace

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Maria's city center to Santa Maria Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
AL
IL
MC
Santa Maria
330
Facility 330
CA AVG 103
Rank #44 / 1,645
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,845 / 2,057
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #462 / 1,474
15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,127 / 1,505
 59.7% A+Mg At Santa Maria, LP, Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLC, And MStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Santa Maria Terrace
AL
MC
RC
Santa Maria
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #417 / 1,645
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,796 / 2,057
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,343 / 1,474
44
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,270 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,505
 68.6% -Oceano Senior Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed
The Oaks at Nipomo
AL
IL
MC
Nipomo
122
Facility 122
CA AVG 103
Rank #548 / 1,645
Yes 43
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,343 / 1,474
46
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,281 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,505
 78.7% -Nipomo Oaks, Gp Of Nipomo Oaks Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Magnolia and Primrose
AL
MC
Santa Maria
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,293 / 1,645
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,987 / 2,057
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #562 / 1,474
9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #517 / 1,505
 64.3% -Senior Living Resources-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Santa Maria Terrace is located in Santa Maria, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria Terrace

Who is the owner of Santa Maria Terrace?

Santa Maria Terrace is legally operated by Oceano Senior Living, Inc., and administered by Sanjuana Enriquez.

Is Santa Maria Terrace in a walkable area?

Santa Maria Terrace has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Santa Maria Terrace?

Santa Maria Terrace's occupancy is 69%.

How long has Santa Maria Terrace been in business?

Santa Maria Terrace has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Santa Maria Terrace?

Yes, Santa Maria Terrace allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Santa Maria Terrace?

Sanjuana Enriquez is the administrator of Santa Maria Terrace.

How many beds does Santa Maria Terrace have?

Santa Maria Terrace has 140 beds.

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