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Arroyo Grande Care Center in Arroyo Grande, CA

Arroyo Grande Care Center is an assisted living community in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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Arroyo Grande Care Center in Arroyo Grande, CA

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1212 Farroll Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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3.7 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Arroyo Grande Care Center

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff care is a major theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring and attentive.

Many reviews highlight staff members who show compassion, politeness, and responsiveness, including call-bell updates and hands-on help. Several families also praise specific team members for communication, organization, and making residents feel comfortable. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing neglect, poor attention, or problems with how staff handled care needs.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and social time

The community offers activities that help residents stay engaged.

Reviews mention varied activities and day-to-day engagement that helped residents perk up and feel more at ease. One family specifically pointed to resident enjoyment and a recreation room that supported social time. There are also positive comments about activities staffing being attentive, alongside reviews that describe the overall environment as welcoming for different levels of mobility.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up often

Residents describe meals that are sometimes a highlight and sometimes a problem.

On the positive side, multiple reviews describe food as better than at the hospital and “quite good,” with families noting regular meal and snack schedules. Others describe receiving the right diet needs, while at least one review says food was OK. However, some negative reviews complain about being underfed, receiving the wrong diet, or meals not matching residents’ requirements.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication and call responsiveness

Communication can be inconsistent when families try to coordinate care.

Some reviewers report difficulties getting timely responses, including problems with phone communication for visits and concerns that PT or nursing calls were not made when requested. Others describe equipment or workflow issues, such as a broken call button, that affected how quickly staff responded. A separate set of reviews also raises concerns about medication and discharge information not being clearly communicated.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors are mixed

Reviews describe both clean rooms and occasional odor concerns.

Several families praise the facility as clean, with rooms described as spotless and housekeeping that keeps up with day-to-day needs. Others mention that odor can be hard to control, particularly related to urine, even while noting ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness. Overall, the feedback suggests cleanliness is generally noticed, but not consistently experienced.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Luis Obispo Co-McChesney (9 miles away) San Luis Obispo Co-McChesney (9 miles away)
  • Santa Maria Pub Capt G Allan Hancock (17 miles away) Santa Maria Pub Capt G Allan Hancock (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Arroyo Grande, California, boasts a variety of amenities essential for senior living. With several physicians and pharmacies within close proximity, medical care is easily accessible. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants and cafes offering a diverse range of dining options for residents to enjoy. Nearby theaters provide entertainment opportunities, while parks like Ramona Garden Park and Oceano Dunes offer outdoor recreational activities. For any emergency medical needs, Oak Park Surgery Center and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Coastal Cancer Care Center are conveniently located. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with essential services and attractions that cater to the needs and interests of seniors looking to settle down in a welcoming community.

Physicians

  • Howard Fine-Homeopathy (0.3 miles)
  • Michael B Limberg, MD (0.6 miles)
  • Pitrowski Anthony MD DMD (0.6 miles)
  • Doctor's Office (0.7 miles)
  • FCPP Family Health (0.7 miles)
  • The Clinics (1.3 miles)
  • James L Grisez, MD (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.6 miles)
  • Best Care Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Cal Care Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ember (0.7 miles)
  • Umi Teriyaki & Sushi (1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.1 miles)
  • Old Juan's Cantina (1.3 miles)
  • Rooster Creek Tavern (1.6 miles)
  • The Spoon Trade (1.6 miles)
  • Mason Bar (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Banner Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Cafe Andreini (1.6 miles)
  • Red Bee Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (2.2 miles)
  • Scorpion Bay Coffee (3 miles)
  • Kraken Coffee Company (3 miles)
  • Zorro's Cafe & Cantina (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Arroyo Grande (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Ramona Garden Park (1.3 miles)
  • Oceano Dunes (1.6 miles)
  • Rancho Grande Park (1.8 miles)
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove (2.1 miles)
  • Strother Park (2.7 miles)
  • Pismo State Beach (3 miles)
  • Dinosaur Caves Park (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Oak Park Surgery Center (1.5 miles)
  • Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Coastal Cancer Care Center (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) (9.1 miles)

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