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87 Residential Care Homes near Santa Maria, CA

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Residential care homes in Santa Maria may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Santa Maria care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Santa Maria, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Orcutt, Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach.

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Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Villa Care Home was definitely the best choice for my grandmother. They are very family orientated and provide her with love and companionship. They are very attentive to her and her care needs. My grandmother also has other friends who live here so that is another plus. We have not yet had the oppo...

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Cloe and Erica's Board and Care is the best place I found. I wish we would have found it for my Dad years ago. I highly recommend them. It's a beautiful place. They provide good loving care. The food is good.

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It was very clean. They were very friendly. My mom just moved there and I haven't seen a lot of activities yet so I can't give a rating on that, really. I'm happy. They seem very knowledgeable.

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It's a wonderful place. We are very happy with Mom's care there. They are kind, and caring and communicate very well. The facility is clean, welcoming, and well-run. I know my mom is safe while getting the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Amalia's Residence II is located in Santa Maria, CA in Santa Barbara County. This residential care home provides the help that you are looking for in an area that is located in the southern portion of the state of California. Those who spend time in Santa Maria enjoy checking out the areas many...
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They did a great job taking care of our dad. The staff are extremely considerate and made sure that our dad had whatever he needed. The room was private and well maintained and clean. The food was excellent....
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Amalia's Residence license for six residents, with three staff on duty for twenty four hour care.License Nurse on call, Pharmacist Assistant on duty...We accept  dementia residents,Hospice weaver,Oxygen (ETC). Amalia's Residence,caring for an aging loved one and managing the demands of...
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The feel of it, if that makes sense. I didn't want to put my Dad in a home at all, but these caregivers made us feel welcome. The price was fair and very clean too. I could not have done it without them. I...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pedflor's Residential Care II is a senior care home located in Santa Barbara County in the lovely and scenic city of Santa Maria, California. Santa Maria is best known for its wonderful wine industry and vineyards. There are also numerous other outdoor recreational activity options with the...
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My Grandma lives in one of Tina's Home care Facilities They Are amazing and take Great care of my Grandma I highly recommend, they treat my Grandma like family the facility is exsteamly clean and they keep...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tina's Gentle Care Home #1 is located in Santa Maria, CA in Santa Barbara County. This residential care home provides helpful support in an area that is located on the Central Coast of California. Santa Maria provides residents and guests with the opportunity to spend time at the Santa Maria...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tina's Gentle Care Home #2 is a senior care home located in lovely Santa Maria, California, in Santa Barbara county. Our picturesque community is in a safe and quiet residential neighborhood, set amongst the rolling hills of the Santa Maria Valley. Santa Maria offers an assortment of activities...
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Lynn's RCFE I is a place where families can find the care that they are looking for to help your loved one live a full life. Many senior citizens need help with activities of daily living including, dressing, bathing, meals, and housekeeping. You will find this and much more at our care facility...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Splendid Living RCFE is a residential care home in the lovely city of Santa Maria, California in the county of Santa Barbara. Our beautiful community is situated in close proximity to Santa Maria Country Club and Miname Community park. Santa Maria offers a breathtaking panoramic view of scenic...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Senior community facilities can be a great place for a loved one that requires supervision and security. Knowing that your loved one is always being cared for, 24 hours a day, can give you peace of mind. When I think of security, only one senior living community comes to mind and that place is...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Candlewood House 2 is located in Santa Barbara county, Santa Maria CA. This senior care home assists seniors in a loving group home setting. The splendid city is renowned for its winemaking and culinary expertise specializing in Santa Maria-style barbeque. This culinary delight stems from its...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valleley RCFE IIThe Valleley RCFE II is a senior care home located along the central coast in the beautiful Santa Maria, California which is in Santa Barbara County. Being noted for the wine industry, the charming city is the largest populated city in the county. The area is host to numerous...
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Everything is really nice. I'm really happy with this choice. The staff is right there, all the time, and available if you need anything. The communication between them and myself is good. Overall, this was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Candlewood House 1 is a senior care home located in Santa Maria, California, Riverside County. Our group home setting has gone a long way in providing the best geographical location for seniors to live in. The area provides a cool atmosphere surrounded by amazing geographical features like...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Candlewood House 3 is a senior care home located in Santa Maria, California, in Santa Barbara County. Our residential home care is located in a serene environment with beautiful natural scenery. For the best destination for family members and full relaxation, consider Candlewood House 3 for their...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Valleley RCFE IIIValleley RCFE III is a residential care home located in Santa Maria, CA, which serves Santa Barbara County. This tranquil area of the state is warm and mild year round and enjoys the coastline in the center of the state. Santa Maria itself is rather quiet, but it is just two...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When seeking senior care there is a strong desire to find a facility that supports independent living. When the elderly living home is also in a quiet atmosphere with plenty of room to relax and staffed with professional, friendly staff that is a bonus. It is also what the family and elderly...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Mom is 90 and had been living at an assisted living facility - when her needs became more than could be easily managed by them. We found My Family Residential Care Home and moved mom there, after a brief...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
My Family Residential Care Home is located in beautiful Santa Maria, California. We are well known for providing excellent care to all of our residents. We are rated as one of the best facilities in California. Our community is very positive and friendly. The staff is outstanding and very well...
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We've been very pleased with them, I think the care is great, when he first went in there he was in really bad shape and in need of a lot of attention and now he's getting a lot of good attention and care,...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Villa Care Home III is a senior care home located in Santa Maria, CA a city that is situated in Santa Barbara County. Santa Maria is widely known for its vibrant wine industry. With its extremely complex soil conditions and diverse microclimates, the city grows grapes that are used in both local...
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I chose Yokam's RCFE because of the convenient location, they were an older crowd in an older setting which I thought would be a better fit for my dad. It had a much homier, cozier feeling. They were very...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Zeny's RCFE is a residential care home located about 15 minutes from the shore in Santa Maria, California, in the county of Santa Barbara. The visitor friendly town of Santa Maria is home to a number of parks, fairgrounds, and country clubs, all of which offer excellent year round activities that...
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My wife of 65 years had Alzheimer's. After she broke her other hip I tried to look after her, but t was too much for an old man to do. I tried another place to get her hip serviced. It was a failure. ...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Villa Care Home I is a senior care home that is located in the small city of Santa Maria, CA and in the central part of Santa Barbara county. Santa Maria is in the middle of the state, but is just a short drive to the Northern Pacific Ocean coastline and the beautiful Point Sal Beach State Park....
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My girlfriend and her 2 brothers were looking to place their mom in a Assistant Living Situation. The mom is on a very limited budget which limited them to housing. I found "A Place For Mom" on the...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
One of the best ways to cope with unexpected outcomes of old age is to live in an assisted living center. As a care provider, Sunshine Residential Care III has plenty of resources in terms of shelter, food, health and senior related matters. Together, we can provide a complete menu of services to...
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They do a great job here, I'd give them 5s all the way across the board! They do a great job of taking care of their residents. It's a very nice looking place, and they always keep it very clean. The staff...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Zeny's RCFE #2 is a senior care home located in picturesque Santa Maria, California in the county of Santa Barbara. Our quaint community is located within minutes of the Santa Maria Town Center. Santa Maria is known for its rolling hills, rich agriculture and fun family living. Just minutes from...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cloe and Erica's Board and Care II is located in Santa Maria, California. We offer senior assisted living in our community. Our expert staff understands how difficult moving can be for senior citizens and we do our very best to make it as easy as possible. Senior citizens tend to resent family...

Cost of care homes in Santa Maria, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Maria is 2600.97 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sisquoc, CA with an average of 2574.71 per month.

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Santa Maria, CA

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Amalia's Residence II, Amalia's Residence for Elderly and Pedflor's Residential Care II are the top rated residential care home facilities near Santa Maria, California. See full list of communities.

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