I was sent to L.S.N. for wound care. The staff is awesome. The nurses are awesome and gave me my…read moremeds on time. (Love your smile Brandon! )The place was clean. The food was better than I expected it to be, plus they give snacks, so you're not starved . Mondo! Where's my ice cream!! So if I had to be admitted to any nursing home, I'd go back to LSN! Thank y'all for taking care of me and then giving me the boot! LOL! Keep up the good work! Y'all need raises!! Roberta(Bobbie)Chavez

I have to say this is actually one of the nicest cleanest most caring facility that I have…read moreencountered pretty much anywhere. The people are very friendly and the nurses and nurses aids and food service all seem very responsive. They are taking wonderful care of my mom. I actually feel peace knowing that she's in such a great place. And believe me I'm just as surprised as you to hear me say this because most facilities are just horrid nightmares. If your loved one is going to this skilled nursing facility, rest assured they will be in good hands.

My mother is a resident at this facility. She "loves the…read morefamily atmosphere" They shower residents , do their laundry, and make beds daily. The staff is friendly and respectful. I do unannounced visits frequently and the facility is alway clean. They celebrate big holiday and birthday with meals/parties that includes family members. Residents love it when they Karaoke. They give them 3 well balanced meals and 2 snacks daily. My mom has been able to reduce her diabetes medication and several others while living there. We can go on vacation and not worry. They will take residents to medical appts if needed. So happy to have this facility close by.

This is my first time here, and I want to say that the care is wonderful and the nurses are truly…read moreoutstanding. I'm hopeful that with continued care, I'll be able to regain my mobility and stand by the wall again.

I was here for 5 months at it may have been difficult but it was worth it in the end. It was a…read moregreat experience and there were fabulous nurses and doctors and I made great friends there too. Thank you so much for the great care.

The manager, Judy, is very friendly and a hard worker, she is very genuine and compassionate to her…read moreclients. I enjoyed working for this agency. The care givers are very nice and work hard. I definitely would recommend this care giving agency to those in need of this care services or if you were looking for a job as a care giver!

What I really loved about St. Matthew's care givers was their authenticity in their care. I really…read morefelt like my family was taken care of and am more than happy to have chosen them. I've already recommended them to my relatives and would recommend them again and again!

Pros: Great people. Excellent facility. Surprisingly good food…read more Cons: None The twilight of life is often not an easy time. In late April 2018, my wife and I moved from Silicon Valley which we called home for more than 35 years to Nipomo, about 210 miles to the south. My mother relocated from Pennsylvania to San Jose in February 2015 and took up residence in a nice retirement facility (part of the Brookdale group). When we moved, there was little choice for her but to go with us. The Central Coast of California between San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria is a remarkably happy place. The weather is tough to beat. Vineyards cover many of the hills. The Pacific Ocean is never far away. People seem to be content...whether fellow shoppers in the stores, neighbors or drivers(!). Still, finding the appropriate place for an aging parent is not a simple job. If moving is one of life's toughest jobs for a person in good health and sound mind, it's a treacherous task for a 90 year old with many ailments, both real and imagined. A few minutes after arriving at Merrill Gardens, my wife and I turned to each other and said "this is it". My mother moved there 3 weeks after we settled into our new home. Any transition is hard, especially for an elderly person who established a life in one city and didn't really want to try it again in another. She only lived 5 weeks in Merrill Gardens before succumbing to a variety of medical issues, but the staff and people in that residence made our lives as sweet as possible, both before and after her passing. - Location: Convenient. Merrill Gardens is in the northern part of Santa Maria, about 3 minutes east of Highway 101 off the Donovan Road exit. - Exterior: Very attractive. There are 2 large 3 story buildings...one built in the early 2000s and the other around 2010 (I believe)...plus a circle of cottages to the north and east. Attention has obviously been given to the landscaping which gives the complex a residential appeal. You might say it's the nicest part of the neighborhood. - Interior (of the newer building where my mother lived): Bright and cheerful. The receptionist and concierge are just inside the entrance with a "great room" to the left. It's warm, colorful and cozy. The initial feeling you get is "they take care of things at this place". The dining room remains open from early morning to late evening since Merrill Gardens has a policy of "anytime dining". It's large and airy with tables spaced far enough apart to permit privacy yet allow conversation among friends. The hallways are more spacious and inviting than at similar facilities. There are several rooms for meetings and movies, the largest library I've seen in such places and a very active pool table nearby. - Apartments: Generous. My mother had a one bedroom unit on the 2nd floor with about 600 square feet plus a balcony of 100 square feet. When she arrived, there had only been one occupant since the facility opened. It was cleaned and painted with a bigger kitchen than she had in San Jose...including a large refrigerator, microwave and stove. Maybe not all the amenities of a real home (such as a lack of good storage), but not too shabby either. - Dining: Really good. My mother was a picky eater, but definitely enjoyed her meals at Merrill Gardens. While we were sometimes dragged to dinner in San Jose, we went willingly here. The food was tasty and the servers friendly and patient. - Senior Staff: The best. We can't say enough good things about the Chief Executive, Audie Sherberg and Community Managers Kim Adams and Gary Gross, but I'll try. Kind, accommodating, informative and willing to listen to a family's tales of woe. It was like having friends on the inside. The receptionists were always helpful, especially Barbara during the week. - Caretakers and Other Staff: More of the best. Kind, supportive and patient. They're not the most highly paid, but their jobs are tough. - Other Residents: Very friendly. It's as if the happy atmosphere of the Central Coast extended to the residents. Older age did not deter these people from smiling. - Cost: Reasonable. We paid $3,250/month for the one bedroom apartment which was roughly the same as in San Jose, but for a nicer facility. However, it can get expensive if you need ancillary services, including management of medicines and specialized care. NOTE: The initial "community fee" of $4,000 covers the facility's move-in costs. If your family member leaves within the first 4 months, you'll get a pro-rated amount back. Mr. Sherberg was very helpful in getting us the largest possible refund. - Value: Excellent. The best money spent in quite a while. I hesitated writing this review for a few months after my mother's death because I wanted to make sure the long process ended as well as it began. It did. There are no "ifs, ands or buts" to the 5 stars awarded to Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria.

Beautiful facility, kind and friendly people, and nice staff. Can't ask for more unless a…read moregood-looking young man comes with the deal.

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We called Nursecore because my father passed and my mother has Alzheimer's. We live 4 hours away…read moreand she was not ready to move. They were amazingly supportive and reliable during this difficult time. They always went above and beyond and we felt very lucky to have found them. All aids were kind and professional and the administrative and nursing staff was wonderful and always accommodating and helpful with changing schedules. Thank goodness for these amazing women. Steve and Susie

This facility is a little on the older side as far as the building. But as far as the staff they…read moreare top notch. The staff treats you with dignity and respect. They are attentive and concerned with the overall health. I could go on and on about them but if it is your destination you will be in good hands. I was fortunate to only have a short stay at 90 days. They have long term patients which seem to love it here too. The food has a little to desire. But I have been told they are working on it. You can tell when the food is prepared here it is very good. The good thing is your family can bring your food in as long as your diet permits. With today's door dash and grub hub. The food is an easy fix. I would recommend this place even though I do not have much experience with long term care. They have helped me return to my life and I will be grateful to them for the rest of my life thank you valley oaks.

A great group of young professionals providing care to all dependency level individuals whether…read moreit's short term or long term they all have something valuable to offer allowing everyone to be free to be themselves without judgement or harassment. Individually structured diet plans and personalized therapy regimens in place giving the resident the freedom to be as independent as possible and seek out the most optimal outcome for any situation whether it's just swallowing, talking/socializing, daily grooming tasks or walking, they have so areas

I'm so grateful for this urgent care and their staff, from the front desk to the medical…read moreprofessionals. Everyone was friendly, patient and kind. Had a pretty severe back spasm that wouldn't go away, and they saw me within 5 minutes, did a thorough discussion of my health and injury history, provided me with medication to help with the pain, and updated my primary care provider about the visit. The facility is also very clean and new. Thank you so much

Came here to have my daughter checked out. Everyone was very friendly and easy to work with. Walked…read moreout feeling valued. The doctor was very easy to work with and provided great recommendations. This will be my go to spot for urgent care.