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Home to renowned medical facilities, restaurants and entertainment venues, Paso Robles is centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles and just a few miles from the Pacific Coast. Over 32,000 residents live in Paso Robles; the city’s large senior community makes up about 16% of the population. Year-round events and festivals such as Harvest Wine Weekend, Paso Pops and the California Mid-State Fair showcase the region’s culture, and its comfortable year-round climate makes it a good option for seniors who enjoy being outdoors.
Assisted living provides personal care services and social and recreational programs in a residential community setting. There are 21 licensed assisted living facilities in Paso Robles, giving older adults a range of options to fit their lifestyle and budget. On average, seniors pay $5,800 per month for this level of care, a cost that exceeds state and national averages.
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According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, Paso Robles seniors pay $5,800 per month for assisted living care, which is $800 higher than the state average and $1,500 higher than the national rate of $4,300. Nearby states are generally cheaper than California for assisted living. In Oregon, monthly fees come in at $4,659. In Arizona, Nevada and Utah, monthly rates are below the national median at $3,900, $3,595 and $3,400, respectively.
Assisted living rates vary widely across California, ranging from $3,613 in Bakersfield to $7,100 in Salinas. In Riverside, monthly fees average $3,900, and in San Diego, seniors pay $4,525. Paso Robles is among the costlier cities in California at $5,800.
Note: Data for Paso Robles was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Luis Obispo, was used instead.
Qualifying seniors in Paso Robles can enroll in Medi-Cal, the statewide Medicaid program. Medi-Cal covers assisted living services via the Assisted Living Waiver, a Home and Community-Based Services waiver that covers assisted living for those who qualify for nursing home level care. Some services available under this program include personal care, adult day health services and transportation.
To learn more about Medi-Cal and the Assisted Living Waiver, see our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens | (805) 925-9554 | The Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens is the designated Area Agency on Aging serving seniors in Paso Robles and the surrounding region. It administers the statewide HICAP program, which provides free, unbiased health insurance information for seniors. Through this program, individuals meet with trained advisors who can help them understand both private and federally funded health insurance options. The agency also provides community-based services such as social and recreational activities, congregate meals and nonemergency medical transportation. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County | (805) 785-0132 | The county’s long-term care ombudsman advocates on behalf of those in assisted living environments and helps them understand their rights, obtain services they’re entitled to and find options for paying for services. The ombudsman also fields and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents and reports problems related to mistreatment, neglect and exploitation to the proper authorities. |
| Paso Robles Senior Services | (805) 237-3880 | The city’s Senior Services program provides age-friendly educational and recreational programming for area residents aged 60 and over. Through this program, older adults can schedule appointments for free one-on-one computer assistance, which covers topics such as connecting to the internet and sending and receiving emails. The program features free monthly legal consultations on issues such as care planning, debt-related problems and elder abuse. |
| Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo | (805) 544-4355 | Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo is a local nonprofit agency that provides a range of services to income-qualifying residents in Paso Robles. While most of its services support seniors who live in their own homes, its Adult Wellness and Prevention Screening program also provides free health screenings, education on age-related topics and referrals to local agencies. |
| San Luis Obispo Vet Center | (805) 782-9101 | Veterans can obtain assistance with accessing local, state and federal benefits through the San Luis Obispo Vet Center. This center provides over-the-phone assistance to those in Paso Robles to help them determine eligibility and apply for programs that can help cover assisted living, including veterans’ and survivors’ pension programs and the Aid and Attendance benefit. |
| San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation | (805) 543-5140 | The San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation provides free legal assistance to individuals aged 60 and over in the Paso Robles region. The organization is staffed with legal professionals who help seniors resolve issues related to public benefits, such as Social Security overpayment, canceled Medicare policies or denied health insurance claims. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (805) 544-8740 | Individuals aged 55 and over can serve their community through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Volunteers choose from a range of opportunities, including making friendly phone calls to housebound members of the community, tutoring local children and teaching classes in the senior center. |
In Paso Robles, as in the rest of California, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program. Local facilities are monitored by the Woodland Hills North Adult & Senior Care Regional Office, which is reachable at (818) 596-4334.
Information regarding licensing regulations is found on our Assisted Living in California page.
