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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hanna House, a family owned and operated facility, has been providing quality care since 1992. We have created a “home away from home” for our residents. Our home are beautifully decorated, with a warm and cozy feel that is apparent the moment you walk through the door. As part of the extended...
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Head and shoulders above the others. The staff is attentive well trained and cares a great deal, always available to assist when needed. Beautiful well maintained grounds for the enjoyment of all, with lots...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Primrose was created by John Wotring as a means to care for his parents who both have Alzheimer's. It arose from the love in John's heart for his mom and dad. Our goal is to create an environment that supports and nurtures the well being of those with memory loss. Our programs are individually...
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I moved my sister here from out-of-state and the transition from her former situation has been nothing but positive. The facility is small and home-like but big enough to have a variety of activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Walnut Creek Willows is located in the outskirts of Walnut Creek,California facing beautiful Mt. Diablo. We are dedicated in providing a friendly and comfortable living environment for our residents. We create a "home away from home" setting for our residents. We provide personalized care to our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Ultra-spacious suites with balconies and patios. You will enjoy an array of activities, outings and entertainment. Close to shopping and BART, this friendly environment lets you enjoy life while our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It a nice community and they have their own room and privacy. The staff is very friendly and I would recommend this community to others when covid is under control.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brookdale Clearlake is a premiere assisted living and memory care community located in Clearlake, California. Located in Lake County, Clearlake is a stunning city in Northern California set on the shores of Clear Lake. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, hiking and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Golden Home Extended Care, Inc. is a senior assisted living facility and micro community located in Marin County. A Golden Home is located at 1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903. It is a beautiful apartment-style community just minutes away from the nearest hospital. This...
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I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Berkeley Springs Manor in Berkeley CA. is the ultimate facility in assisted living care. We have been in business for 10 years and provide around the clock care for your loved one. From the basic to advanced medical care, we provide it all with a trained staff that cares about what they do and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ambassador Garden Villa is a 42-bed non-skilled facility licensed by the State under Community Care Licensing providing a holistic approach in caregiving with family-style environment for seniors who are unable to live by themselves and/or who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.Fully...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at St. MichaelÆs, we cater to residents who need a secure and safe place to spend their golden years. Our caring staff greets each resident in the morning with a smile. We offer numerous recreational activities that residents can partake in, and we encourage families to get involved as well....

Cost of memory care in El Rio Villa, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Rio Villa is $5,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monument Hills, CA with an average of $4,505 per month.

Memory care costs in El Rio Villa, CA, vs. nearby cities

El Rio Villa, CA
$5,291/mo
$4,951/mo
$4,689/mo

Memory care costs in El Rio Villa, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Rio Villa, CA
$5,291/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in El Rio Villa, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,291/mo

Memory care costs in El Rio Villa, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,208/mo
Studio
$5,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,942/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,973/mo

Senior living costs in El Rio Villa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: El Rio Villa, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Rio Villa, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,291/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,226/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,959/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
El Rio Villa, CA:$5,291/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
El Rio Villa, CA:$4,226/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
El Rio Villa, CA:$3,959/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in El Rio Villa, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in El Rio Villa and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in El Rio Villa, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in El Rio Villa have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
El Rio Villa, CA$6,669/mo$6,567/mo+1.5%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
El Rio Villa, CA
2024 average cost:$6,669/mo
2023 average cost:$6,567/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in El Rio Villa

Recent reviews for memory care in El Rio Villa

Sterling Court at Roseville, An Assisted Living and Memory Care Community

5.0
I was looking for facilities for my Husband that offered respite care. We ended up picking this community because they were the only place with an opening due to the recent fires in the area. The staff members here checked on my husband frequently and they seemed to be very courteous. They ...
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Sonoma Grove

4.5
It has been wonderful for my parents - my wheelchair-using mom and dad who needs memory care. Very important for them to stay together in the same room and SonomaGrova was able to accommodate it. The staff is excellent, treating parents with total respect and sensitivity.

The Commons at Elk Grove

4.5
The Commons is a very nice place to live and the people are very kind and caring. The level of care can be altered depending upon need. I am very pleased with this place.

El Rio Villa review score based on 1,278 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1278 reviews of 244 El Rio Villa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Rio Villa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

El Rio Villa review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
El Rio Villa, CA244 facilities
8.9
Winters, CA15 facilities
8.8
Dixon, CA11 facilities

Review subcategories for El Rio Villa memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,278 reviews of 244 El Rio Villa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare El Rio Villa resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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El Rio Villa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rio Villa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rio Villa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in El Rio Villa memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in El Rio Villa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
79.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.1%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in El Rio Villa memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of El Rio Villa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Rio Villa memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Rio Villa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rio Villa memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Rio Villa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
56.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rio Villa memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in El Rio Villa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in El Rio Villa

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in El Rio Villa protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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