The Residence

3220 Calle Malva, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Assisted Living · Board and Care Home

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

About The Residence

The Residence is an Assisted Living community in the San Luis Obispo area that also offers Board and Care Home. Estimated costs for this community start at $2,820/mo, which is lower than the cost of care in the San Luis Obispo area of $9,410/mo.

The Residence is a charming, small-sized assisted living and board and care home located in the beautiful city of San Luis Obispo, California. With a focus on providing exceptional care and medical services, The Residence offers a warm, welcoming environment for its residents. The facility is situated in a convenient location, offering easy access to nearby amenities such as Kohana Pharmacy and Center for Regenerative Medicine, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Cool Cat Cafe, and Nautical Bean.

At The Residence, residents receive a personalized care plan, tailored to meet their individual needs. The experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring residents' well-being by providing a wide range of care services, including transportation arrangement for medical appointments, coordination with health care providers, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The 24-hour supervision provided at The Residence ensures that residents receive the support they need at all times.

In addition to the excellent care services, The Residence also offers a variety of non-care services to make life more enjoyable and comfortable for its residents. These services include housekeeping and linen services, scheduled daily activities, community-sponsored activities, and move-in coordination. The Residence is committed to providing an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents, promoting social interaction and a sense of community.

The Residence is particularly attentive to the dietary needs of its residents, offering special dietary restrictions, diabetes diet, and meal preparation and service. The staff works closely with residents and their families to ensure that meals are not only nutritious but also enjoyable.

One of the most appealing aspects of The Residence is its affordability. With an average monthly cost of $4,365, it is significantly more affordable than similar properties in San Luis Obispo, which have an average cost of $5,300. This makes The Residence an attractive option for those seeking quality care and services at a reasonable price.

The Residence's prime location in San Luis Obispo allows residents to take advantage of the city's amenities. Kohana Pharmacy and Center for Regenerative Medicine is only 0.6 miles away, making it convenient for residents to access their medications and medical services. For those seeking spiritual fulfillment, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is just 1.1 miles from the property. Additionally, residents can enjoy a meal at Cool Cat Cafe, located only 0.8 miles away, or unwind with a cup of coffee at Nautical Bean, a mere 1.1 miles from The Residence.

In summary, The Residence in San Luis Obispo, California, provides top-notch care and medical services in a comfortable, small-community setting. With its affordable pricing, personalized care plans, and convenient location, The Residence is an attractive choice for those seeking a supportive and engaging assisted living and board and care home experience.


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Pricing for The Residence

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$2,820/mo
Estimated starting prices by room type
Shared Bedroom$2,820/mo
Private Room$3,750/mo

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Reviews of Oaks at Fayetteville, formerly Dogwood Forest and also referenced as The Gardens of Fayetteville, are generally positive but mixed. Families frequently praise the facility’s cleanliness, home-like atmosphere, attractive layout, spacious rooms, secure environment, and friendly, caring staff. Many describe employees and leadership as professional, compassionate, and attentive, with several families reporting excellent communication, smooth transitions, responsive care, and meaningful support during difficult changes. Residents appear to benefit from social interaction, activities, outings, family events, and welcoming common areas. Food is described by some reviewers as excellent, varied, and well presented, while others find it average, poorly prepared, or unappealing. Pricing and location are often viewed favorably, particularly the proximity to hospitals and family, veterans’ discounts, and competitive costs. Several concerns recur. Some reviewers report high staff and leadership turnover, inconsistent communication, disorganization, slow responses to inquiries, poor phone etiquette, and limited activities for more active residents. Others mention boredom, limited television or recreational options, inadequate landscaping, weak security practices, and pharmacy costs. Memory-care concerns include insufficient assistance with dressing, missed meals or medications, weight loss, and an alleged failure to properly respond to and report a fall. One family also raised serious concerns about staff allegedly soliciting money from a resident and disputed discharge billing practices. These accounts contrast sharply with other families’ reports of attentive, prompt, and exceptional care. Tours were typically described as clean, professional, and informative, although some felt rushed, incomplete, or unimpressive compared with newer communities. Overall, the community is viewed as attractive and caring, but prospective families should closely evaluate staffing stability, communication, food quality, activities, security, medication support, and billing policies.
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Care offered at The Residence

Care services

  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Medication management
  • Assistance with bathing

Amenities at The Residence

  • Furnished
  • Emergency Alert System
  • Move-in coordination
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Movie nights
  • Housekeeping
  • Community-sponsored activities
    Has karaoke, Trivia games, Live well programs
  • Pet-friendly
    Dogs, Cats
  • Faith Based
    Devotional activities on site, Devotional activities offsite
  • Special dietary restrictions
    Low / No Sodium

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    Total population: 29,245

    35% of population is 50+ years old, 17% is 65+ years old
    The poverty rate is 5% higher for this region compared to the California state average, which is 12%

    Diversity

    2% of population identify themselves as Black, 4% as Asian, 19% as Hispanic, and 85% as White

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