49 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Santa Maria has 49 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (44) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,330/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,311/mo. Prices range from $3,100 up to $6,464 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 37 of 49 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Santa Maria is 9.2 out of 9.9. That puts Santa Maria in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 4 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,330/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Pleasant Care Home currently has the highest safety score in Santa Maria at 9.6 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria starts at $4,300/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.4. Across all 49 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,100 to $6,464/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Santa Maria currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 4 facilities in Santa Maria offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
