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Memory care in Arroyo Grande offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Arroyo Grande is about $4,566 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 94 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Maria, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.

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Photo of Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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The med-techs and caregivers are amazing. The staff are very kind and capable. Residents seem quite friendly and happy and make friends easily. Its all very clean and lovely and homey. Nightly movies in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: 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.
Welcome to Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLOWe describe our independent and assisted living lifestyles as “simply abundant living” because with us, each day holds endless opportunities to discover your talents and purpose through hobbies and cultural pursuits, serving neighbors, outdoor...
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Photo of The Oaks at Nipomo
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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15 reviews
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I recommend The Oaks at Nipomo Assisted Living to anyone looking for an assisted living facility in Nipomo, California, for their loved one. The staff and residents are very friendly, at The Oaks, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Independent Living: 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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
1616 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
7.9
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40 reviews
7.9
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40 reviews
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What we like about Merrill Gardens is the overall cleanliness and staff and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Independent Living: 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.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: 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.
Lush surroundings … Gourmet dining … Exciting adventures … Lasting friendships … This is life at The Villages.The Villages of San Luis Obispo unite compassionate staff, caring communities, and a comprehensive continuum of care for residents and their families. Our advanced, holistic approach to...
Photo of Alder House
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: 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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
Photo of Villagio San Luis Obispo, a CCRC ( Fall '21)
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Independent Living: 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.
Photo of Il Villaggio At San Luis Obispo
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Photo of Consolidated-Garden Creek At the Village
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Arroyo Grande, CA

The average cost of senior living in Arroyo Grande is $4,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,363 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Arroyo Grande, CA vs. nearby cities

Arroyo Grande, CA
$4,566/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Arroyo Grande, CA vs. the state and national average

Arroyo Grande, CA
$4,566/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Arroyo Grande vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,566/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Arroyo Grande, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,920/mo
Studio
$4,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,877/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,049/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Arroyo Grande over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Arroyo Grande

Recent reviews for memory care in Arroyo Grande

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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Santa Maria Terrace

5.0
The employees at Santa Maria Terrace are very helpful. My father has Dementia and can be difficult at times. They are very patience with him and he is settling in as well as can be expected. This is the only one that I found that would allow him to have his dog with him, Labrador.

The Village At Sydney Creek-The Villages in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.5
They have a high level of Alzheimer's care at The Village. My grandpa was doing well after he moved in. The staff were friendly and encouraged him to participate in the activities. He made some new friends during his short time at this community.

Arroyo Grande memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arroyo Grande memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arroyo Grande, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Arroyo Grande memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Arroyo Grande that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Arroyo Grande memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Arroyo Grande Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Arroyo Grande, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arroyo Grande memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Arroyo Grande partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arroyo Grande, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Arroyo Grande memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Arroyo Grande communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arroyo Grande, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arroyo Grande memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Arroyo Grande offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arroyo Grande, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO, The Oaks at Nipomo and Santa Maria Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Arroyo Grande, California. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Arroyo Grande, California. See the full list.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Arroyo Grande, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Arroyo Grande, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Arroyo Grande, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Arroyo Grande, California ranges from $2094 to $8290. The average Memory Care cost in Arroyo Grande, California is $4,566. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Arroyo Grande, California typically starts at $2094. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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