Best Senior Living in Santa Maria, California
18 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 19 senior care options in Santa Maria: 18 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 173 public reviews. 8 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 19options listed
- 4.6average rating, 5 rated
- 173family reviews read
- 8small homes, 10 or fewer
Villa Maria Post Acute
Santa Maria, California
4.7(100)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Superior RCFE
Santa Maria, California
5(5)
Assisted Living
Magnolia and Primrose Care Homes
Santa Maria, California
5(3)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Santa Maria Post Acute
Santa Maria, California
4.3(35)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Carnate Board & Care
Santa Maria, California
5(1)
Assisted Living
Grace Residential Care
Santa Maria, California
5(1)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hillview Senior Living
Santa Maria, California
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
A Splendid Living, Rcfe
Santa Maria, California
Assisted Living
Alejandro'S Rcfe
Santa Maria, California
Assisted Living
Amalia'S Residence
Santa Maria, California
Assisted Living
Andrea'S Board & Care
Santa Maria, California
Assisted Living
Ave's Board & Care Home
Santa Maria, California
Assisted Living
Best-rated senior living in Santa Maria
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.7 (100 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 81 units
Reviewers consistently describe Villa Maria Post Acute as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with attentive, compassionate staff who communicate well with families. Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness and a…
- 2
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living
Families describe Superior RCFE as a small, home-like assisted living community in Santa Maria where staff are consistently praised for their warmth, patience, and respect toward residents. Reviewers on Google, including…
- 3
4.3 (35 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 55 units
Families describe Santa Maria Post Acute as a longtime, privately owned skilled nursing facility where attentive nursing and rehab staff build real relationships with residents and their families. Reviewers consistently…
- 4
4.2 (26 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 59 units
Family reviews of Valley Oaks Post Acute are largely positive, with many praising the compassionate, attentive staff and engaging activities for residents. One reviewer described a starkly different experience, citing…
What families say about senior living in Santa Maria
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Santa Maria communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 58%
- Activities and social life 42%
- Cleanliness 42%
- Medical and nursing care 42%
- Warm, home-like feel 42%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 58%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 33%
- Building and upkeep 33%
“Villa Maria staff welcomes our LOVE ON A LEASH certified Pet Therapy visits. I have visited this facility for approximately 30 years and the residents love to pet our dogs. Activity staff members welcome us and we have an escort throughout the building to introduce us to each resident. Thank you Villa Maria!”
Senior Living in Santa Maria: the figures
- •Of the 13 with a known size, 8 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60.
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (14), housekeeping (14), emergency call system (14), wheelchair accessible (13), gathering / activity spaces (12), medication management (12).
Senior Living near Santa Maria
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande16.5 mi | 7 | 4.6 / 5 | 16.5 mi |
| San Luis Obispo26.5 mi | 10 | 4.4 / 5 | 26.5 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 15, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in Santa Maria, 173 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Santa Maria ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Santa Maria: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Santa Maria, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 19 senior living communities in Santa Maria, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Santa Maria are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Superior RCFE (5★, 5 ratings), Villa Maria Post Acute (4.7★, 100 ratings), Santa Maria Post Acute (4.3★, 35 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Santa Maria?
Beyond senior living, Santa Maria has assisted living (12 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), independent living (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Santa Maria?
Families rate Santa Maria senior living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 173 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Santa Maria senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Santa Maria communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 58%), activities and social life (mentioned for 42%), cleanliness (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are communication with families (58%), cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (33%).
Are there small senior living homes in Santa Maria?
Yes. Of the 13 Santa Maria communities with a known size, 8 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Santa Maria nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Santa Maria carry an overall star rating, averaging 4 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.