24 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.

40 beds · $8,710/mo
Best safety record in San Luis Obispo. On the pricier end.

6 beds · $4,500/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.

6 beds · $5,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.

72 beds · $3,650/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Luis Obispo has 24 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (20) 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 $4,964/mo. That's right around the county average of $4,675/mo. Prices range from $2,820 up to $8,710 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. Only 11 of 24 facilities publish their pricing, so expect to make some calls.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in San Luis Obispo is 9.0 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. 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.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $4,964/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Cuesta Rosa Senior Residence currently has the highest safety score in San Luis Obispo at 9.9 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, Garden Creek starts at $3,650/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.4. Across all 24 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,820 to $8,710/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in San Luis Obispo 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.