49 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
14 beds · $3,400/mo
Best safety record in Santa Maria.
6 beds · $4,530/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
14 beds · $3,400/mo
Very clean inspection history.
330 beds · $4,300/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
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 $3,502/mo. That's roughly 25% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,100 up to $4,530 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. Only 17 of 49 facilities publish their pricing, so expect to make some calls.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Santa Maria is 9.3 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.
Compared to most of LA County, Santa Maria is actually more affordable. The average here is $3,502/mo, about 25% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Magnolia currently has the highest safety score in Santa Maria 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, Magnolia starts at $3,400/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 49 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,100 to $4,530/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.