Nipomo, California
The Oaks At Nipomo
Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
177 Mary Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444
The Oaks At Nipomo in Nipomo, California offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care across a community of 122 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 122 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2018
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 14
AI summary
The Oaks At Nipomo has accumulated 4 Type A findings and 4 Type B findings over 8.1 years of licensed operation, with 2 of the Type A findings and the majority of complaint activity concentrated in the past three years.
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- Track record — Across 8.1 years of operation, the community has drawn 4 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 4 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps).
- Recent 3 years — Of the lifetime Type A total, 2 occurred within the past three years alongside 15 Type B findings, indicating the more serious findings are not confined to the distant past.
- Complaints — Complaint investigation activity is heavily weighted toward the recent period: 22 investigations in the past three years produced 18 substantiated allegations, compared to a lifetime total of 26 substantiated and 40 unsubstantiated allegations out of 66 investigated, a roughly 39% substantiation rate.
- Severity — The concentration of both Type A findings and substantiated allegations in the recent window, rather than spread evenly across the licensed period, suggests an active pattern worth understanding rather than a legacy issue.
- 1.What specific issues led to the 2 Type A findings cited in the past three years, and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
- 2.Which categories of the 18 recently substantiated allegations were most common, and what changes has the community made in response?
- 3.Given no inspections are logged as complaint investigations separately from routine visits, how does the community track and respond to complaints as they arise?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #405809547
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 4
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 39
Facility evaluation
Aug 12, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jul 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jul 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jul 21, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jul 10, 2026
1–5 of 39 reports
Monthly pricing
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
3 services
- Non-ambulatory care
- Medication management
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
13 features
- Café / Bistro
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Library / Reading room
- Activity room
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Private bathroom
- Art studio / Craft room
- Game room / Billiards
- Fitness center / Gym
- Movie theater / Media room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
8 features
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Restaurant-style dining
- International cuisine
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Room service
- Professional chef
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
3.9Average RatingAveraged from 51 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents consistently praise the attentive, warm staff and beautiful, modern facility, though dining quality and communication during care transitions are worth confirming.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as caring, friendly, and going above and beyond, from learning residents' names to buying personal items out of pocket.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently called clean, modern, and beautifully landscaped, with gardens, patios, and inviting common areas.
- Activities — Many families note a strong activities calendar, including outings, music events, and on-site therapy that helps residents engage and improve mobility.
- Communication — Several reviewers highlight helpful, honest tour guides and directors who communicate proactively about resident needs and updates.
- Value & pricing — A number of reviews describe the pricing as fair for the level of care, though a few note it runs higher than comparable local options.
- Dining — Food quality draws mixed reactions, with some calling it bland or slow-served while others say it's varied and tasty, so it's worth sampling a meal on tour.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — While most describe the facility as spotless, one review mentioned lingering odors in the memory care unit, so ask about daily cleaning routines there.
- Staffing consistency — A few reviewers mention key staff, like an activities director, leaving without replacement, so confirm current staffing levels and continuity plans.
- Financial transparency — One family noted a price increase for specific care levels and unclear upfront details on services like transportation, so clarify all fees and inclusions before move-in.
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