Avila Senior Living At Downtown SLO - San Luis Obispo, California

James H.

My experience of Avila Senior Living has been very positive. Andrea and all the staff are very helpful to the residents here. Its downtown location makes it a very good choice.

Audrey M.

I am giving a 5 so, people will see this. This facility is changing from an independent and assisted living facility to JUST an independent facility. All assisted living resident received a 60 day notice to vacate or sign a new contract for independent living. It has been horrible for everyone, residents and families as they scramble to decide what to do. The whole situation is a hot mess. The director can't even answer questions to those residents that are already independent. No answers about security after staff leaves for the day. The front door DOES NOT ALWAYS CLOSE leaving the building unsecured. It has been like this for the 3+ years my Mom has lived here. I don't blame Pacifica (Aura). The owner doesn't care (a man hiding behind an LLC). My advice is NOT to move here. Pacifica (Aura) is closing properties or changing the designation of properties. It's shady.

Karen S.

My dad moved to Avila Senior Living in October 2024 and likes it so much he told one of his doctors he likes it more and more every day. He has a very nice one bedroom apartment that is furnished with furniture etc from his home of 65 years. He is 94 and made the decision to move to assisted living before we had to present the idea to him. He really didn’t have a choice after falling and breaking his femur while living alone. However it being his decision made it easier for all involved. The executive director, the caregivers, the activities director, the chef and all other staff are very caring with positive attitudes! In addition to all of the above who wouldn’t want to live in downtown San Luis Obispo.

joyce C.

Avila Senior Living has a marvelous location. With a few moments of walking are art galleries, museums, shops, cafes, coffee houses, the Apple Store and a charming creek that gently winds it way through San Luis Obispo. For more details, plan a visit. You will not be disappointed.

Emily

It has been quite an up and down course for Avila Senior Living. Unfortunately, mostly down. The facility is in a great location with access to downtown SLO, but is owned by a a large corporation and seems to put profit ahead of resident and facility care.

There are some fantastic and caring staff members, but the facility has a hard time maintaining staff. They have hired and let go of multiple staff in administration, maintenance, food service and caregiving. For example, there have been 5 executive directors in 2 1/2 years….4 Food Service Directors etc. The current Executive Director is working hard but things are very difficult and I am changing what was a 4 star review for a few months down to a 2…😰

I worked very hard to improve the facility and while some changes were made as a result of Family Council Oversight, Pacifica, who owns Avila is concerned about the bottom line much more than the residents. The facility is in a beautiful location, but is sadly mismanaged by the corporate office.

Pat G.

We moved my mother into Avila Senior Living. Such a wonderful place. Everyone there, went well above and beyond what we expected. The atmosphere is nice, the food is really yummy, and so many activities there as well as excursions to shop, eat out and they also take people to their Dr. appointments too. I cannot say enough about Avila. They take pride in upkeep of the buildings. My Mom’s room was newly upgraded and was really nice. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I would recommend Avila Senior Living for anyone’s parent’s.

Evan W.

It is a very friendly place, staff learns every person's name immediately. They made my mom feel super welcome during the transition.
Oscar rocks as the Activity Director. He's upbeat and a super positive attitude for everyone. Lucky to have him, he's a great asset!!

Sharon M.

Oscar, the activities director has been the best. I really appreciate the effort he puts into his routines and he has a great sense of humor. He is also the transportation driver and he is so patient and gets us there on time. He’s always consistent.