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    $5,500/month

    Southbay Maxi Care

    1410 13th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Settled resident enjoying good care

    I settled in pretty well and am content now - it's a small place with friendly, attentive staff. It's been a new experience; overall good care and average food.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00·(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • attentive staff
    • small, home-like facility size
    • residents able to settle in over time
    • overall satisfactory care environment
    • accommodates cooking and dietary restrictions
    • shared kitchenette/microwave access
    • average food quality

    Cons

    • poor family and resident communication
    • limited or inconsistent activities programming
    • limited amenities and communal spaces
    • inconsistent dining quality and menu transparency
    • billing and refund processing delays
    • management unresponsiveness and follow-through gaps
    • weak coordination during transfers to other facilities
    • allegations of resident property mishandling

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed picture of the facility. Several families highlighted positive interactions with staff and noted that residents were able to settle in and become content over time in the small, home-like setting. At the same time, a number of operational and managerial concerns recur in the feedback, producing a split impression between staff-level strengths and system-level weaknesses.

    Care and staff: Many comments emphasize that direct-care staff are pleasant and supportive, which contributed to some residents settling in. However, reviewers also described limited staff availability for social engagement and short windows of attention during stays that affected residents’ day-to-day experience. There are also broader concerns about family communication: families described difficulty getting timely responses and inconsistent updates about resident status.

    Dining: Feedback on meals is mixed. Some described food as average and said the facility accommodates dietary or cooking restrictions, including shared kitchenette access for limited meal preparation. Others described inconsistent meal quality, unexpected menu changes, and unclear menu communication. These inconsistencies suggest variable food-service execution and occasional mismatches between expectations and delivered meals.

    Activities and facilities: The facility’s small size is a strength for families seeking a less institutional environment, but it appears to limit amenity variety and structured programming. Multiple reviewers noted minimal or inconsistent activities and few communal amenities, which can reduce social engagement opportunities and leave residents with limited day-time stimulation.

    Management and operations: The most significant themes relate to management and administrative processes. Reviewers reported delays or failures in billing/refund processing and described difficulty obtaining responses from ownership or administration. There are also reports indicating weak coordination when residents transfer to other facilities. Of particular concern to some families are allegations of resident property mishandling and concerns following a resident’s death; these are serious issues that point to gaps in property management and family communication during critical events.

    Notable patterns and takeaways: The overall pattern is one of competent, personable frontline staff operating within a facility that has constrained programming and inconsistent administrative reliability. Prospective residents and families who prioritize close staff relationships and a small setting may find strengths here, but those who require robust activities programming, transparent meal-service practices, and prompt administrative responsiveness should probe those areas carefully during a visit. Documentation of billing/refund procedures, property-handling policies, transfer protocols, and sample menus would be prudent items to review before placement.

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    Location

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    Southbay Maxi Care is located at 1410 13th St, Los Osos, CA, 93402.

    About Southbay Maxi Care

    Southbay Maxi Care sits in Los Osos, California as a small, friendly residential care home for seniors that does its best to make sure everyone feels comfortable, safe, and respected, and it does provide both short-term respite stays and long-term care in a place that tries to feel like home with its furnished private and semi-private rooms, homey touches, and a community dining room where residents can eat scheduled meals or take advantage of all-day dining if they want, and the kitchen staff prepares tasty and nutritious food paying attention to any special diets, allergies, or diabetes care that a resident might need, which is important for well-being and peace of mind. The staff at Southbay Maxi Care works twenty-four hours a day to support each person, whether someone needs help with bathing, grooming, taking medicine, laundry, or even getting out of bed and into a wheelchair, and the trained team can assist people who need mechanical lifts or one-person or two-person transfers, including ambulation or non-ambulatory residents. They do focus on activities, too, with movie nights, games, and social events to encourage everyone to join in physically, mentally, and emotionally, and there are dedicated garden spaces and walking paths for those who like being outside. Southbay Maxi Care can help with behavioral needs and provides focused care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia in a secure memory care building, using technology like wrist alarms to help prevent wandering, and the staff is skilled in helping manage incontinence, aggressive behaviors, and providing diabetes and high-acuity care. Nurses are on staff, there's a doctor on call, and residents get regular visits from medical professionals and care managers who can help with medical appointments, general support, and even financial matters like bill paying. Transportation is available for medical appointments, and the facility includes an emergency alert system along with 24-hour supervision. Residents don't have to worry much about chores, since housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services are provided, and if someone is moving in, there's help to get settled. Pets aren't allowed, but anyone under 55 of any gender can be accepted. Southbay Maxi Care is licensed under State License number 405800923, with an estimated price of around $5,500 per month, and although smaller than some places, it covers a wide range of care including independent living, assisted living, board and care, non-medical support, memory care, and high-level medical or behavioral support, all within a warm environment where the staff tries hard to know every resident by name and support their comfort, safety, and dignity.

    People often ask...

    Southbay Maxi Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,500 per month.

    Southbay Maxi Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 1410 13th St, Los Osos, CA 93402.

    No, Southbay Maxi Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number405800923
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeLAZO, LITA C.
    EffectiveJanuary 22nd, 2004
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    4

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    12 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified expired meats in the freezer and a rotting odor in the dining area, indicating a food safety violation; a civil penalty was issued for a repeat violation within 12 months.
    • Type B87555(b)(8)
    11 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that residents were not provided food of good quality; observed rotting produce and outdated items in the kitchen and freezer.
    • Type B87555(b)(8)
    • Type B87555(b)(9)
    17 Dec 2024Complaint
    Determined that the licensee did not issue a pro-rated refund to the resident's responsible party within 15 days after the resident's death and removal of personal belongings.
    • Type B1569.652(c)
    17 Dec 2024Inspection
    Observed that safety systems and living areas were well maintained, with up-to-date resident and staff records, proper medication handling, and quarterly disaster drills.
    03 Jan 2024Inspection
    Observed that infection control and safety measures were in place, but cleaning and maintenance issues were noted in the kitchen, bathrooms, and gates.
    12 Jan 2023Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies and noted infection control measures were in place and followed.
    25 Mar 2022Complaint
    Identified that masking protocols were not followed by staff during a visit.
    • Type A87468.1(a)(2)
    27 Jan 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures were in place, and no deficiencies were found.
    29 Mar 2021Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that staff did not allow a resident to receive medical care; found that home health services were delayed and not provided per physician orders.
    • Type A87611(e)
    • Type A87465(a)
    • Type A87464(d)
    27 Dec 2019Inspection
    Conducted annual inspection found facility in compliance with regulations. Residents and staff had required documentation, medications administered according to physician's orders.
    • Type A87611(e)

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