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Garden Creek

73 Broad Street

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

72 beds • Est. 1999 (26 years)


FYI Safety Score

6.5 Below Average

5 citations in the last 2 years and 2 older across 19 inspections, plus 7 substantiated complaints. We'd recommend reviewing the full state record before visiting. Last inspected in October 2025.


Why we like it

Garden Creek is a 72-bed assisted living community in San Luis Obispo, a charming Central Coast college town known for its walkability, mild climate, and proximity to Cal Poly. Its smaller size gives it an intimate feel that larger communities often struggle to replicate.

  • Charming Central Coast setting

    Located in San Luis Obispo, consistently ranked among the happiest cities in America, with a walkable downtown, mild weather, and nearby beaches.

  • Intimate community size

    At 72 beds, small enough for staff to know every resident by name while still offering the resources of a professionally managed community.

  • Good safety record

    An FYI Safety Score of 8.4 reflects a solid inspection history with few issues.

  • Distance from major metro areas

    San Luis Obispo is roughly midway between LA and San Francisco, which may mean longer drives for families based in either city.


Pricing

Est. starting from $3,650/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

73 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Garden Creek?
Garden Creek has a FYI Safety Score of 6.5 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 7 state citations and 7 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 19 inspections.
How much does Garden Creek cost?
Garden Creek starts at $3,650 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Garden Creek offer memory care?
Garden Creek does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Garden Creek accept Medi-Cal?
Garden Creek is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Garden Creek last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Garden Creek was on 2025-10-07. The facility has received 19 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Garden Creek have?
Garden Creek has 7 state citations and 7 verified complaints since 2021 across 19 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 6.5 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Garden Creek been in operation?
Garden Creek has been licensed for 26 years in San Luis Obispo, California, with a licensed capacity of 72 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
405800467
Size
72 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
November 30, 1999 (26 years)
Licensee
Village Pacific Management Group, Llc, the
Administrator
Liza Hix
Phone
(805) 543-2311
Address
73 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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