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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santa Maria, CA

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Santa Maria, CA area.

We found 2 communities near Santa Maria, CA
AAA Kindness Care Home II

AAA Kindness Care Home II

3811 Dominion Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (7.5 mi from city center)
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Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (9.9 mi from city center)
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  • AAA Kindness Care Home II
  • Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

Senior Living Statistics for Santa Maria, California

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Santa Maria varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Santa Maria
Assisted Living $3,312
Memory Care $4,241
Independent Living $3,392
Nursing Home: Private Room $4,594
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,060
Nursing Home: Studio $4,570
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,348
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $4,200
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Santa Maria


In 2024, the cost of living in Santa Maria includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Santa Maria $3,312
Betteravia $3,309
Rosemary N/A

Here is how the cost of living in Santa Maria compares to California and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Santa Maria $3,312
California $4,357
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Santa Maria


Number of senior living facilities in:

Santa Maria

4

Surrounding Area

20

California

2078

Santa Maria Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Santa Maria, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Santa Maria has a population of 41,110.
  • 50.3% Male
  • 49.7% Female

Marital Status:

  • 43.7% Married
  • 12.5% Divorced
  • 38.4% Never Married
  • 5.5% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 27.8% of the population.
  • 9.5% in their 50s
  • 8.5% in their 60s
  • 5.5% in their 70s
  • 4.3% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 52.9% White
  • 1.4% Black
  • 3.9% Asian
  • 1.7% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 13.8% Identifying as Other
  • 26.3% Mixed Race
  • 70.2% Hispanic

Cities Near Santa Maria

Not set on Santa Maria? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Santa Barbara $4,774

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.