Best Assisted Living in Santa Maria, CA

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Santa Maria, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since different levels of care are available within the same community. Housing options include studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, giving a resident a private studio or room for a companion or couple. With 330 beds, the community has more residents and staff than a smaller community and offers more programming.

The starting price is $3,300 per month. That identifies the entry point for pricing rather than a single rate for every care need. A swimming pool gives residents an on site place to swim, and the wellness program offers a structured health related activity. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at the community. Michael Easbey serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $3,300/Month Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

Overview of The Oaks at Nipomo

The Oaks at Nipomo offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Nipomo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment, independent living provides private living without daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 122 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences, including layouts for someone living alone or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. On site therapy lets residents receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, while manicured gardens and outdoor areas provide places to spend time outside.

A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Ronald C. Freeman serves as the administrator.

Operating since 2011, Magnolia and Primrose offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Maria, CA. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping services are also available for residents’ convenience. Moreover, 24-hour staffing is available to ensure residents have access to services at all times.

The community has a 14-bed capacity, with 64% occupancy. Private and semi-private rooms are also available, so residents can have a room to themselves or share with someone else. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to bring an animal companion.

Residents have outdoor walking paths, raised garden beds, patios, and courtyards where they can walk, garden, or sit outside without leaving the property. Chef-prepared meals and snacks are served daily, so residents do not need to arrange their own meals. Dorothy Berger is the administrator, Margie Halsell is the director, and Senior Living Resources operates the community.

Overview of Santa Maria Terrace

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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Starting Price $2,900/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Magnolia is an assisted living and memory care community in Santa Maria, California. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private or shared room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering.

With 14 beds, Magnolia is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give residents an individual living space, while semi-private rooms allow two residents to share a room. Magnolia may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support or a secured setting for dementia-related supervision and prefers a smaller community.

Locked perimeter fencing encloses outdoor walking paths and raised garden beds, giving residents a secured area for walks and gardening. Family-style dining includes chef-prepared meals, and activities include live music, crafts and puzzles, exercise, themed Friday parties and engaging outings. Pets are allowed, and Senior Living Resources operates Magnolia.

Villa-Care Home I is an assisted living community in Santa Maria, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in a private room, and the six-bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Villa-care homes operates the community. Residents have access to an outdoor patio and regular activities that support physical and mental wellness, along with diabetic-friendly meal options and mealtime assistance for those who need help during meals.