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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Maria, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Santa Maria, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in Santa Maria, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Santa Maria incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Santa Maria memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Santa Maria, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Orcutt, Nipomo or Rex.

Santa Maria Memory Care Facilities | 79 Reviews

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Average starting price $4,362/month
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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.

Fountain Square of Lompoc
5.0

I feel the staff have taken great care of my loved one, and feel safe with my loved one being here. This would be a great place for your loved one to be. The staff are very open, accommodating and care to the family with our questions or concerns about our loved one. The food is good and it is a balanced diet for the residents. The room, laundry, linen changes, housekeeping, utilities and transportation are including in the monthly rate. Dressing assistance, memory care, medication management, and bathing assistance are some of the care types the community has to offer.

The Oaks at Nipomo
5.0

Wonderful experience Facility is spic & span They all know your name Considering Dementia patient, they do the best they can do Food is ok, but bland I feel the activities are adequately suffice, it takes participation I'm so glad I found this place and [name removed] is the Best

Santa Maria Terrace

1405 E Main St, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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24 reviews

SMT is a very fine asst living home for residents. The staff could not be better. They attend to allow needs with their best attraction. They also make a point of finding new activities for and pleasure. I...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Residents who call Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living home enjoy an active independent atmosphere, while receiving support services as needed. Our four-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our private courtyard features an award-winning rose garden and gazebo which provides the...

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The Oaks at Nipomo

177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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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: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Hillview Residence

3705 Hillview Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Provides: Assisted Living

AAA Kindness Care Home II

3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Cost of memory care in Santa Maria, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Maria is 4,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rosemary, CA with an average of 4,362 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Santa Maria, California

Memory Care

Memory care communities function in compliance with a memory-care specific care program. This community utilizes staff who have received trained annually in helping seniors with an inability to make basic care choices, memory care, and dementia. Alzheimer’s living environments possess supervised areas to restrict roaming ; a typical symptom of the disease. Seniors have the option to live in semi-private apartments or private rooms. Basic services offered in memory care may include: housekeeping and laundry service, comfortable private or semi-private rooms, social programs and activities, and exercise and physical therapy programs. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $10,646 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $8,760 . The state of California maintains a number of stipulations related to this kind of community. The The Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division licenses this community type.

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be a major factor in determining which care choice meets the needs of your loved one’s needs. Santa Maria has a median home value of $297,686 and the median cost of rent is $1,414 per month. The rent burden for Santa Maria is around 22.4% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Out of the total city population, 49.8% are male and 50.2% are female. The median age of Santa Maria is 29 years old. Demographically, Santa Maria is 0.4% Native American, 74.6% Hispanic, 73.4% white, 5.2% Asian, 1.3% black, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 16.7% other or not specified, and 2.8% mixed race. Out of the total population of Santa Maria, 18.6% live in poverty, 66.0% participate in the labor force, 8.9% have some form of disability, and 20.9% do not have health insurance. In Santa Maria, 5.5% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. Santa Maria has a population density of 1,813 people per square mile. Of the population of Santa Maria 12.7% have a college degree, 3.8% have a graduate degree, and 18.8% have a high-school diploma.

State Information

An overview of California

The quality of life enjoyed by the average California citizen is ranked 19th nation-wide. Additionally, California is ranked 7th by healthcare standards. Residents of California enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 5th in the United States. There are 391 hospitals and 1,108 health centers that service a population of 39,715,372. The three highest ranked hospitals in California are Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. The state of California has a cost of living index of 138.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 121.4 and a housing index rating of 227.3.

Social demographics of the state

In California, 26% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37. In terms of diversity, California ranks 1st in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. During the latest presidential election, 32% voted for the Republican candidate while 62% voted for the Democratic candidate. In California, 31% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 23,558 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average temperature in the summer rises to around 71F. The average high summer temperature is around 116F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in California drops to around 47F. The average high winter temperature is around 76F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 8F during the month of January. The most precipitation occurs in December with an average of 16.26 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of California is around 2.04 inches. On average, the humidity rating for California is around 61%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 81% in the month of July. On average, California has an air quality index rating of around 57.1 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of August with a rating of around 83.0 AQI. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of western cypress, Joshua tree, redwood, and California fan palm. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the cougars, the snakes, the coyotes, or the whales. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

Frequently asked questions

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

There are 5 memory care facilities near Santa Maria, California. See the full list.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Santa Maria, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, California ranges from $4,149 to $6,734. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Maria, California is 4,362. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Santa Maria, California typically starts at $4,149. 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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