The Oaks at Nipomo

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  • Interior

    A modern open-plan living area with a dining table, kitchen, and cozy seating arrangement, featuring high wooden beam ceilings.
  • Decor

    A cozy and elegantly designed living room featuring comfortable seating, decorative artwork, and stylish furniture arrangement.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room interior with stylish furniture and decor.
  • Building

    A suburban commercial building with cars parked in front, situated alongside a road on a clear day.
  • Architecture

    A view of a building complex next to a road in the evening.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with striped bedding, a framed artwork above the headboard, and a window with blinds.
  • Windows

    A modern bedroom featuring a neatly made bed, a large piece of artwork above the headboard, and a window with blinds.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with modern furnishings and elegant lighting.
  • Landscaping

    A modern outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas surrounded by landscaped garden features.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen and dining area featuring stainless steel appliances, stylish decor, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Lighting

    A modern living room with comfortable seating and stylish decor.
  • Entrance

    A well-lit building entrance with a curved driveway during the evening.
  • Artwork

    A stylish dining room featuring a marble table, black and white checkered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and monochrome artwork on the walls.
  • Seating Area

    A modern living room with stylish furniture, a flat-screen television, and contemporary decor.

The Oaks at Nipomo

The Oaks at Nipomo is an assisted living and memory care community in Nipomo, CA.

Information last verified:

177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 85 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
13
3 stars
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1 stars
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The Oaks at Nipomo Costs & Pricing

The Oaks at Nipomo offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both San Luis Obispo County and the broader California market. For instance, the studio apartments are priced at $3,670, which is notably lower than the county average of $4,108 and the state average of $4,145. The semi-private rooms present a similar story, with costs at $3,780 surpassing only the county's average of $3,575 while remaining above California's more favorable rate of $3,333. However, one-bedroom apartments at The Oaks are priced higher at $4,660 than both local and state averages - $3,994 and $4,340 respectively. In contrast, two-bedroom units reflect a significant premium at $6,045 compared to the county's $5,170 and California's overall cost of $5,270. This nuanced pricing presents potential residents with a favorable option for independent living in a desirable location while highlighting areas where additional value or amenities may be warranted.

Floor plansThe Oaks at NipomoSan Luis Obispo CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,670$4,108$4,145
Semi-Private$3,780$3,575$3,333
1 Bedroom$4,660$3,994$4,340
2 Bedrooms$6,045$5,170$5,270

Overall Review of The Oaks at Nipomo

common 2 reviews mention this

Gardens and outdoor spaces stand out

Residents and visitors consistently mention the outdoor grounds and patios.

Several people describe beautiful outdoor areas, including a garden outside the dining space and well-kept patios and gardens. The grounds are also noted as clean, landscaped, and visually welcoming during visits.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food can disappoint for some

Food quality is a recurring concern in the reviews.

While some reviewers say the food is good, others describe meals as bland or generally not to their expectations. There are also complaints about meal service taking a long time, which can make the dining experience feel slow. One review calls out food as terrible.

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Activities and therapy support daily life

Residents describe regular activities and on-site support.

Reviews highlight frequent activities and programs, including opportunities to stay engaged with others. People also mention therapy involvement, with one reviewer describing PT progress and another describing hands-on support that helps with mobility. Overall, activity and support appear to be part of the experience residents talk about most.

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Staff feel attentive and caring

Reviews commonly describe staff as friendly and responsive.

More than one reviewer says the staff is friendly and helpful during tours and day-to-day experiences. Residents and families also describe staff as checking in, communicating, and making sure support is in place when needed. The staff tone comes through as a major positive in the reviews.

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Nursing and staffing are concerns

Some reviewers question whether staffing and nursing coverage meet needs.

A negative review says there is not enough staff on the floor to meet personal needs and criticizes caregiver coverage and professionalism. Another reviewer flags that there is no nurse on-site to monitor medication needs, describing it as a drawback for someone managing diabetes medication. These comments point to coverage and clinical support concerns for certain situations.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing is sometimes viewed as high

Some families feel the monthly cost runs higher than alternatives.

One review says the rent is quite a bit more than nearby communities they compared against. Another comment frames the experience as priced at a level where “for that price range,” better options may exist elsewhere—while still acknowledging the facility’s positives. Together, these suggest cost sensitivity even when the community is liked.

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Features

Housing

  • 122 resident community capacity 122 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Santa Maria Pub Capt G Allan Hancock (10 miles away) Santa Maria Pub Capt G Allan Hancock (10 miles away)
  • San Luis Obispo Co-McChesney (16 miles away) San Luis Obispo Co-McChesney (16 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Nipomo, California, offers a variety of amenities that cater to the needs of seniors. With several restaurants within a short distance, including familiar chains like McDonald's and Wendy's, as well as local favorites like Thai Villa and Jocko's Steak House, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are cafes such as Cowgirl Cafe and Dutch Bros Coffee nearby for those looking for a casual spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or meet with friends. The area also features several parks like Preisker Park and Oakley Park for outdoor recreation. For healthcare needs, there are multiple physicians' offices and pharmacies in close proximity, ensuring easy access to medical care. In terms of entertainment, there is a theater nearby as well as places of worship for spiritual support. Overall, this part of Nipomo provides a convenient and well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle down in the area.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Thai Villa (0.2 miles)
  • Jocko's Steak House (0.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (5.1 miles)
  • Burger King (5.4 miles)
  • Del Taco (5.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Cowgirl Cafe (1.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.5 miles)
  • Starry Sky Coffee Company (7.6 miles)
  • Cafe Andreini (7.8 miles)
  • Banner Coffee (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Preisker Park (4.7 miles)
  • Oakley Park (5.5 miles)
  • Strother Park (7.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Adrian Family Dentistry (5.4 miles)
  • Transitions Mental Health (6.3 miles)
  • Center For Pain Management (6.7 miles)
  • DermaSpaMED (6.7 miles)
  • Santa Maria Family Optometry, provider of Eyexam of CA (6.8 miles)
  • Lags Wellness & Diagnostic Center (6.8 miles)
  • Igor Galan Galan MD (6.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (6.2 miles)
  • La Joya Pharmacy (6.2 miles)
  • Guadalupe Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (6.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.9 miles)
  • J & D Health Systems (7.8 miles)
  • Cal Care Pharmacy (8.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Mary Of The Assumption (6.8 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (8.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Transit Center (7.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Marian Medical Center (7.4 miles)
  • SM Veterans Clinic (7.4 miles)

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