We moved my mom into The Oaks in March 2025. They advertise that they have Memory care. Whenever my…read moredad visited he saw nothing of the sort. They have no medical staff at all. They kick my mom out 2 days shy of a month. Three weeks after being kicked out she passed away. My dad and I blame this institution for the rapid decline of my mom. This is one place you need to stay away from.

We have recently moved our mother into the Oaks in Nipomo which is a beautiful facility and they…read moreseemed to meet every requirement that we needed for my mother. The staff is incredible friendly, welcoming and always have a smile on their face and willing to go above and beyond what is expected. They have care and compassion. The facility is gorgeous, clean and inviting and the people that live there are incredibly sweet, helpful and friendly. If you are looking for a wonderful facility for you parents than this is a fantastic option!

I want to give this place a million stars!! Best place I have ever ever lived. Like Paradise and…read morethe manager is the sweetest lady she treats you like family. I want to move back but there are never any openings!!

From the owner: Good ,fair,and honest customer service.read more

They could have repaired the furnace rather than saying parts were not available and suggesting a…read more$6,000 replacement . Another company came out the next day and repaired the furnace for $130. I did appreciate CCH picking up the phone before business hours and coming out the same day though.

** YOU HAVE TO SHAME THEM INTO PULLING A PERMIT THEY SHOULD HAVE PULLED BECAUSE IT'S THE LAW!**…read moreI called Yesenia at the City of Santa Maria and she said the permit was just pulled today. AFTER the install was completed and after my Yelp review. What a shady business. CENTRAL COAST HEATING & AIR DOESN'T PULL PERMITS! THAT PUTS HOMEOWNERS AT RISK! I'm extremely disappointed with Central Coast Heating & Air and feel obligated to warn other homeowners. After some red flags, I contacted the local Building Division directly and confirmed that this company did NOT pull the required permits for the work they performed. That's not a minor oversight; proper permitting is a California requirement for HVAC replacements and major installations, and it protects the homeowner, ensures inspections, and keeps insurance valid. It's in the mechanical code! Instead of being upfront or professional, they pushed ahead without following basic legal procedures. There are plenty of reputable HVAC companies on the Central Coast who actually follow code, take responsibility for their work, and don't cut corners. Unfortunately, Central Coast Heating & Air is not one of them. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you want your job done legally, safely, and with integrity. UNLESS THEY SUDDENLY START PULLING PERMITS! PROTECT YOURSELVES! ******** What I didn't hear in your reply is that you pulled the required HVAC permit with the City of Santa Maria or any of the counties that you operate in. The building divisions and CSLB are on to your tactics. I am happy to remove my review if you can provide the permit # and applied and issue date that are verifiable with Building Department. Thanks in advance.*******

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.

Matti was very professional and a pleasure to work with. He helped us through the Labyrinth of…read morebuying a home. I have recommended him to all my family and friends.

From the owner: We have been on the Central Coast since 1969 when John’s…read moreparents immigrated from Finland to make a better life for their family and Lori crossed the Canadian border as the youngest daughter of a single mom. Our parents taught us that hard work, common sense, and being trustworthy are the right answer in every situation. Managing property is no exception. Our common sense, hardworking-DNA compels us to use these attributes on your behalf to increase the value of your rental property and keep your tenants, safe and thriving. Thriving tenants pay higher rent and never want to leave. We are located in Nipomo California, and manage properties throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. These are the counties that give our friends, kids, grandkids, neighbors and clients the most wonderful quality of life. We love working here. If you own a residential property, single family home, condo unit, apartment building, duplex or triplex, we would love the opportunity to manage it for you. Please call us! We have been introduced to many of our best clients because they called to ask a quick question about their rental property and we are still helping them years later. We promise, we can reduce your stress and increase the value of your investment property. A friendly, experienced, enthusiastic Kilpelainen Property Management team member is a quick phone call or text away at (805) 550-9917 or email us at info@kilppm.com

Wow! Frank of Lowkey Locksmith responded so quickly to our request to replace our front door handle…read moreset, deadbolt, and add a smart lock. We had an existing installation by our builder that was off center, resulting in continuing issues with our Baldwin entry lever. Frank was able to troubleshoot the problem and install the new handle set perfectly! After 15 years in our home, the front door handle finally works smoothly. Professional, courteous, and friendly service. Will definitely recommend Lowkey Locksmith to friends and have them back to upgrade our second entry with a smart lock.

It was such a pleasure working with Frank, and he helped us out big time! We had lost the keys for…read moreour 85 Vanagon and we're moving this week! We didn't want to tow it 50+ miles so we found Frank's service and we're so lucky we did. He got replacement keys for our old van in a timely manner, confirmed they worked, and was just a pleasure to work with. I will highly recommend him to anyone needing locksmith services.

contacted AL to freshen up my hallway bathroom answered promptly and stopped by to see what I…read morewanted done anything I asked or needed done he did not hesitate to say we can do that for you! great customer service my time frame for needing the job done was tight but was not a issue for AL to make it happen this is the second job he has done for me in my home. no need to call any other contractor he can get the job done no matter what it is and with a great price behind it.

This company has excellent service, quality and good attention to detail. They met all my…read moreexpectations on jobs they have done for us exterior and interior.

I'm loving living here! The management is awesome! There's even a playground for the kiddos. And…read moreduring the holidays, we have a friendly competition to see who has the best Christmas lights! #CommunityLove #HolidayCheer

I was looking for a new apartment home and came to check out this community. Couldn't believe how…read moremanagement would let some of the things I experienced on a just one visit allowed. From overcrowded units to people parked on the grass, extremely loud parties with drunk or even passed out men all around the walkways and even seen a few people pissing around the trash enclosures. Don't waste your time trying to rent here, disgusting place to live

RH Newell is by far the worst construction company on the central coast. Please do yourself a favor…read moreand stay away from this company. They should be put out of business as they do not stand behind their work and blame the issues with the home on their subcontracts who in turn point the finger back at Newdoll. There is no accountability which I am currently seeking to change with my attorney. FYI - my home started falling apart after a year and is getting worse by the day.