Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · San Luis Obispo, CA

Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · San Luis Obispo, CA

Overview of Avila Senior Living at Downtown Slo

Avila Senior Living at Downtown Slo works with three care types in San Luis Obispo, CA, beginning with independent living and adding respite care and assisted living. Independent living is the community’s services without care, while assisted living means staff lend a hand at bathing, dressing, and medication time.

Respite has an end date built in, which suits a family whose main caregiver is away or recovering. The Walk Score comes in at 98, a walker’s paradise. Errands don’t need a car, so a resident without one can still get around on their own.

The activity calendar includes monthly events, and pets are allowed. Independent living starts at $2,550 a month.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #113 / 1980Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 113th out of 1,980 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
30 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #11 / 1409Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 1,409 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
98 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$2,550/Month

License Details

RCFE Number405850034

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Senior Apartments
Three Meals Served Daily
Chef-Prepared Meals
Housekeeping
MaintenanceListed as: 24-hour emergency maintenance
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets AllowedDogs and cats allowed.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bbq Area
Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Garden
Cable Tv
Coffee Bar
Rooftop Deck
Computer and Media Room
Scenic View Balcony
Activities
High Tea Social
Happy Hour
Garden Club
Book Club
Knitting
Outings To Local Attractions and Restaurants
Exercise Classes
Group Fitness Classes
Games Night
Social Hour
Arts & Crafts

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchenette Central Heating And Air Conditioning Stainless Steel Appliances Granite Countertops Walk-In Shower

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO

Avila One Bedroom
Avila Studio

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Luis Obispo's city center to Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
The Oaks at Paso Robles
AL
IL
MC
Paso Robles
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 74
Rank #503 / 2,023
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,409
32
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,760 / 1,965
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,689 / 2,011
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 11
Rank #481 / 1,980
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,156 / 1,829
A+Paso Robles Gp LLC And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Foothills Residential Care
AL
HOS
RESC
San Luis Obispo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,409
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 11
Rank #437 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
A+Jane QuinesPrivate Rooms
Edna Rose Residence
AL
MC
San Luis Obispo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
No-7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,090 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
-Rose Care Group, Inc-
Chateau Rose
AL
MC
San Luis Obispo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
No-7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 11
Rank #769 / 1,980
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1 / 1,829
-Rose Care Group, Inc-
Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO
AL
IL
RC
San Luis Obispo-Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,409
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30
Facility 30
CA AVG 11
Rank #113 / 1,980
-A+-1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO is located in San Luis Obispo, 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 Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO

Is Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO in a walkable area?

Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How long has Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO been in business?

Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO on this page.

Are pets allowed at Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO?

Yes, Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO cost per month?

Pricing at Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO starts at $2,550 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO?

Yes — there are 25 photos of Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO provide?

Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care.

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