Morro Bay, California
Garden House Morro Bay
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
480 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Garden House Morro Bay is a residential care facility offering assisted living and memory care for seniors, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, located two blocks from the Pacific Ocean.
- Licensed capacity
- 15 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2021
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
Review licensing, findings, and available inspection reports. A record is one part of understanding a community.
No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Garden House Morro Bay carries 2 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) from earlier in its 5 years of operation, with no Type A or Type B findings and no substantiated allegations in the past three years of inspections.
Read Full SummaryRead less
- Track record — Two Type A citations appear on the lifetime record, alongside one substantiated allegation out of two complaint investigations, but no administrative (Type B) findings at all.
- Recent 3 years — All three inspections conducted in the past three years turned up no Type A or Type B citations and no substantiated allegations, indicating a stronger recent trajectory than the lifetime total alone would suggest.
- Operating tenure — Licensed since mid-2021, the community has just over five years of history and four total inspections plus one complaint investigation to date, so the recent clean stretch, while encouraging, reflects a still-developing track record.
- Complaints — One complaint investigation from 2023 resulted in a substantiated allegation; the other investigation on record was unsubstantiated, and no complaint investigations have been logged in the past three years.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
View inspection historyHide inspection history
- License number
- License #405850174
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 8
Facility evaluation
Jul 17, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 25, 2024
Facility evaluation
Aug 16, 2023
Facility evaluation
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint investigation
Mar 23, 2023
1–5 of 8 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Starting at $6,450 / month
Contact our team for room options and a personalized quote.
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
6 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Family-style / Communal dining
- Professional chef
- International cuisine
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Base Veteran Discount
Reviews
Online reputation
3.8Average RatingAveraged from 4 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and outside visitors praise Garden House Morro Bay's compassionate, family-like care, though one account of rude phone conduct toward a job applicant is worth asking staff about directly.
Read Full SummaryRead less
- Staff & care — Reviewers describe kind, compassionate staff who are experienced in memory care and treat residents like family.
- Daily life & dignity — The community supports residents through end-of-life stages, including hospice care on site so families don't have to relocate a loved one.
- Atmosphere & grounds — One visitor who toured multiple communities in the region named Garden House their favorite and top choice for a family member.
- Communication — One account describes a dismissive and unprofessional phone interaction with a staff member, which is worth asking current families whether this reflects typical front-office responsiveness.
- Staff & care — Ask about staffing levels and hiring practices, since one reviewer's negative experience involved a hiring inquiry rather than direct care.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
Be the first to share your experience and help other families.
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
Around the neighborhood
See what's nearby Garden House Morro Bay, including hospitals, pharmacies, and groceries.
Senior Places is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Garden House Morro Bay. This profile was compiled from publicly available sources and has not been verified or approved by the community. Pricing, availability, and services may have changed.
Are you the owner or operator of Garden House Morro Bay?
Claim this profile to update your pricing, photos, and details. Complete profiles match more accurately — our Smart Match technology scores every community against what each family actually needs.