Adult-day
Santa Maria Wisdom Center
Adult-day in Santa Maria, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2255 S DEPOT ST |
| City | Santa Maria |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 93455 |
| County | SANTA BARBARA |
| Phone | (805) 354-5325 |
| Website | https://smwisdomcenter.org/ |
| info@smwisdomcenter.org | |
| Ownership | Limited Liability Company |
| License number | 070000540 |
| License type | Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) — California Department of Public Health license |
| Licensing status | ACTIVE |
| Licensed since | 04/12/1999 |
| Licensee | Wisdom Adult Day Partners, Llc |
| Care types | adult day health care, community-based adult services (CBAS) |
| Services offered | Skilled nursing and health care, Therapeutic activities, Social services, Meals, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Transportation, Dementia care, Personal care services, Psychological services and counseling, Caregiver support group, Enhanced Care Management, Recreational and social activities |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Public Health. |
Santa Maria Wisdom Center is in 2255 S DEPOT ST, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Phone: (805) 354-5325. It holds a California Adult Day Health Care license 070000540 (status ACTIVE, first licensed 04/12/1999). Adult Day Health Care centers are licensed daytime health programs for adults with medical needs, providing nursing care, therapies, activities, and meals during the day. The center is certified as a Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) provider by the California Department of Aging.
The Santa Maria Wisdom Center is a licensed adult day health care center on South Depot Street. Its site lists nursing services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social and psychological services with group and individual counseling, a monthly caregiver support group, fresh breakfast and lunch, recreational activities, dementia care, personal care help, and van transportation from home to the center and back.
More about this provider
| The Santa Maria Wisdom Center is a licensed and certified adult day health care program offering nursing care, therapies, social and psychological services, fresh meals, activities, dementia care, and door-to-door transportation, plus an Enhanced Care Management program. | |
| Services and programs | ADHC and Adult Day Program services: recreational and social activities (dancing, art lessons, pool, meditation, book club, bingo, card tournaments), medical and nursing services, fresh meals and snacks including breakfast and lunch, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social and psychological services with group and individual counseling, a monthly caregiver support group, transportation in center vans, personal care services, dementia care, and an Enhanced Care Management program. |
| Who it serves | People with medical, emotional, cognitive and social needs; the Enhanced Care Management program serves people who are elderly and frail, facing complex chronic health conditions, unhoused or at risk of homelessness, or living with mental or behavioral health needs or substance use disorder. |
| Languages | Bilingual staff provide support in English and Spanish. |
| Payment types it states | Enhanced Care Management services are free of charge for CenCal members who qualify. |
| Accreditation | The center describes itself as a fully licensed and certified Adult Day Health Care program. |
| Visiting and contact details | 2255 S. Depot St., Santa Maria, CA 93455. Phone 805.354.5320. Email info@smwisdomcenter.org. Hours of Service: 9am-2pm Monday-Friday; Hours of Operation: 8am-3pm Monday-Friday. |
| Website | https://smwisdomcenter.org/ |
Common questions about Santa Maria Wisdom Center
Where is Santa Maria Wisdom Center located?
Santa Maria Wisdom Center is at 2255 S DEPOT ST, Santa Maria, California 93455.
What care and services does Santa Maria Wisdom Center offer?
Santa Maria Wisdom Center offers adult day health care, community-based adult services (CBAS), Skilled nursing and health care, Therapeutic activities, Social services, Meals, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy.
How do I contact Santa Maria Wisdom Center?
Call Santa Maria Wisdom Center at (805) 354-5325.
How much does adult day care cost?
The national median cost of adult day health care is $95 a day (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 5 days a week, that is about $24,700 a year. Costs in California can be higher or lower.
Does Medicare pay for adult day care?
No. Medicare does not pay for adult day care on its own. One exception is PACE, a program run by Medicare and Medicaid together. PACE covers adult day health care for people who join it. Most adult day care is paid by Medicaid, the VA, or the family.
What is the difference between adult day care and home care?
Adult day care is a day program outside the home. It gives meals, activities, health checks, and rides to and from the center. Home care sends a caregiver into the home to help one person. Adult day care also gives family caregivers a break during the day.
Who else pays for adult day care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for adult day care in many states for people who qualify. The VA covers adult day health care for many veterans. Some long-term care insurance plans pay for it. The rest is paid out of pocket.