12 serious and 23 minor state citations across 56 state inspections, with 27 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in September 2026.
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The Oaks at Nipomo is a 122-bed senior living community in Nipomo. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, independent living.
Below-county pricing on studios
Studio apartments start at $3,670/month — below both the San Luis Obispo County average ($4,108) and California average ($4,145), per verified pricing data.
Compass Rose memory care on-site
The facility runs a named Compass Rose Memory Care program alongside assisted and independent living, allowing couples with different care needs to stay on one campus.
Month-to-month leases, no buy-in
All units are month-to-month rentals with no entry fee or buy-in required, and utilities (except phone and internet) are included.
In-unit washers and dryers
Apartments include in-unit washers and dryers — a practical differentiator at this price point.
Serious safety concerns
12 serious and 23 minor citations across 56 state inspections, with 27 verified complaints. Read the state's full inspection reports and press on what's been fixed before deciding.
1BR and 2BR pricing above county average
While studios come in under county averages, one-bedroom units ($4,660) and two-bedroom units ($6,045) both exceed San Luis Obispo County and California averages.
No on-site nurse noted in reviews
Multiple reviewer accounts flag that there is no nurse on site to monitor medications. Confirm current staffing and medication oversight protocols before committing.
122-bed campus with three care levels
At 122 beds across assisted living, memory care, and independent living, the community is large. Ask how the assisted living wing is staffed relative to the full census.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
177 Mary Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444
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