The Oaks at Nipomo has 23 state citations (9 serious, 14 minor) and 21 verified complaints since 2021 across 41 inspections. The most significant substantiated findings came from a 2022 cluster of investigations confirming that staffing shortages were leaving residents without scheduled showers and hygiene assistance, causing extended dining wait times and food quality concerns, and resulting in incomplete care documentation and delayed or absent notification to families when resident conditions changed. In 2024, investigators substantiated that a resident's room had deteriorated to the point that the local Fire Chief declared it a biohazard, requiring a professional cleaning crew. A separate 2024 investigation found that multiple residents had declined care from 1 staff member who had previously received corrective counseling for conduct concerns; the facility disputed the rough-handling allegation in an amended report. More recent 2025 visits identified minor kitchen sanitation issues and a brief housekeeping gap after 2 housekeepers were simultaneously out for personal emergencies, both of limited scope.
The Oaks at Nipomo is a 122-bed senior living community in Nipomo. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, independent living.
Full continuum of care
Multiple levels of care available — age in place without needing to move to a different community.
Memory care specialty
Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Active lifestyle programs
Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.
Dining program
Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 9 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Substantiated complaints on file
21 of 55 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
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177 Mary Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444
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$3,670/mo
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