San Luis Obispo, California
Garden Creek
Assisted Living · Memory Care
73 BROAD STREET, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Garden Creek is the assisted living community of The Villages of San Luis Obispo, located at 73 Broad Street.
- Licensed capacity
- 72 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 1999
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Over more than 26 years of operation, Garden Creek has never received a Type A citation, but 6 administrative-level Type B findings and 6 substantiated allegations have accumulated, with a notable share of that activity concentrated in the past three years.
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- Track record — Across nearly 27 years of licensure, Garden Creek has avoided any Type A findings, the most severe citation class tied to resident safety or care, while accumulating 6 Type B citations, which are administrative in nature, covering things like paperwork or posting requirements.
- Recent 3 years — Of the 6 lifetime Type B citations, 3 occurred within the past three years, and 4 of the 6 lifetime substantiated allegations also fall in that same recent window, meaning most of the activity on record is fairly recent rather than spread evenly across the full operating history.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (10 total) outnumber routine inspections (5 total) over the licensed period, and roughly half of investigated allegations were substantiated, with 6 substantiated against 6 unsubstantiated and none ruled unfounded.
- Operating tenure — More than 26 years of continuous licensure gives a long baseline against which to judge this record, and the complete absence of Type A findings over that entire span is a meaningful data point even alongside the recent Type B and complaint activity.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.Can staff walk through what the recent Type B citations involved and what changes were made in response?
- 3.Has the pace of complaint investigations in 2024-2025 prompted any changes to staffing, training, or oversight practices?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #405800467
- 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
- 10
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 6
Available reports · 16
Complaint investigation
Oct 7, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 7, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint investigation
Nov 14, 2024
1–5 of 16 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Starting at $3,650 / month
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
18 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Elevator access
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 13 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents consistently describe Garden Creek as a warm, caring community with attentive staff, though it's worth confirming pricing details and how care needs escalate over time.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly highlight the staff's kindness, professionalism, and dedication, especially during difficult end-of-life transitions.
- Dining — Residents and families describe the food as healthy, delicious, and a consistent highlight of daily life.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is praised for its attractive, well-maintained grounds and landscaping, described as having organized wild beauty.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Facilities are noted as clean, well-kept, and comfortable across independent and assisted living settings.
- Activities — Reviewers mention well-planned and enjoyable activities that contribute to residents feeling engaged and thriving.
- Financial transparency — One reviewer calls the community affordable, but families should confirm current pricing and how costs shift when moving between independent and assisted living levels.
- Communication — Reviews don't detail how the community communicates with families about changing health needs, so it's worth asking about update frequency and processes.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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