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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marin County, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Marin County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Marin County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Marin County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Marin County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 10 assisted living facilities in the Marin County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Union Street, Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason and Laurel Heights / Jordan Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Petaluma, Sonoma and Richmond.
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Very friendly and kind staff! It is pricey but the most reasonably priced we found at this caliber in the area. I wish my mom took advantage of the activities more but she is encouraged to do so by the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Atria Tamalpais Creek is an enriching senior living community in Novato that promotes independence and active lifestyles. With an event-filled social calendar and amenities like a fitness center, outdoor garden and salon and spa, our residents enjoy an environment that encourages them to remain...
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The community overall is a nice place and the staff is very friendly. The community is kept neat and clean and my loved one really enjoys the food. They have activities going on in the community and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
From the moment you arrive at Oakmont of Novato you step into luxury and elegance. You will realize that this way of life exceeds all your expectations. At Oakmont of Novato, you are living in a beautiful community, in an exquisite area blessed with beautiful blue skies and rolling hills with...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lucas Valley Lodge is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, located in San Rafael's exquisite upper Lucas Valley, surrounded by magnificent mountain views, convenient to hospitals, churches, shopping centers, parks and easily accessible to community services and libraries. Our mission is...
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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The experience was positive. We have nothing to complain about. Things were pretty smooth. Unfortunately our time there was pretty short, but we never worried about the cleanliness of the place or anything...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sundance Villa is a residential care home located in Novato, CA Northern Marine County. Novato City is popular for its stable and great California weather and plenty of tourist attractions. It goes without mentioning that the best thing about Novato has to be the quite affordable yet top-notch...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sleepy Hollow Villa is a brand-new facility tucked away in a quiet suburban sought after paradise in "Sleepy Hollow" in the town of San Anselmo. This multi-million-dollar home was specifically converted into a residential care home down to the smallest detail. Sleepy Hollow Villa is a full...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Marin County, CA
The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $4,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $4,308 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marin County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marin County, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marin County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Marin County, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Marin County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marin County, CA
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Marin County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Marin County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Marin County
Springfield Place in Petaluma, CA
4.0
We toured a few different communities and this one seemed to be the best fit for my mom. She is doing well here.She is starting to meet new residents and make some friends. She is participating in some of the activities. She really likes the food. The community is always clean and well ...
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Clearwater at Sonoma Hills in Rohnert Park, CA
4.6
I looked at 4 different assisted living facilities and Clearwater at Sonoma Hills was the first that we toured and they set the bar high. When you walk in, you feel like you are at a Marriott hotel. It is only 2 years old so it is more modern and has amenities that other places do not have. For ...
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Windchime of Marin in Kentfield, CA
4.7
What I like most is the staff's responsiveness to our requests and specific needs for my Mom. Each resident is cared for and loved in the way that works best for them. My mom is enjoying the activities, thanks to the new full time activity director at WindChime of Marin community.
Marin County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marin County, 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 Marin County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Marin County 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
50%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marin County assisted living
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 Marin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marin County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Marin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Marin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Marin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marin County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Marin County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Atria Tamalpais Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marin County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Marin County, California. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Marin County
- Petaluma, California
- Sonoma, California
- Richmond, California
- Marina District, California
- San Pablo, California
- Rohnert Park, California
- Novato, California
- Pinole, California
- San Rafael, California
- San Anselmo, California
- Lucas Valley-Marinwood, California
- Ross, California
- Greenbrae, California
- Belvedere, California
- Sausalito, California
- Cotati, California
- Fairfax, California
- Point Reyes Station, California
- Larkspur, California
- Penngrove, California
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