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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bivalve, CA

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Photo of Atria Tamalpais Creek
1111 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.5
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41 reviews
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Great property and staff! I moved my 90+ year old father from out of state into Atria's assisted living property. He's been there about 8 months and we're very happy with our choice. I did a lot of research...
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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22 Floor plans available
8.8
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27 reviews
8.8
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27 reviews
5 star
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48%
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Nice quiet area with walking trails nearby. Ample parking and lots of nice features like free access to do your own laundry, weekly housecleaning if you desire and close to some walking trails. The biggest...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Deer Park is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, located in beautiful Northern California, just minutes from shops, restaurants and hospitals. As a Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...
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Photo of Oakmont of Novato
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2.5
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Bivalve, CA

The average cost of senior living in Bivalve is $5,510 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $4,766 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bivalve, CA vs. nearby cities

Bivalve, CA
$5,510/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bivalve, CA vs. the state and national average

Bivalve, CA
$5,510/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bivalve vs. other types of senior living

$5,794/mo
Independent Living
$5,510/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bivalve, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,795/mo
Studio
$6,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,796/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,546/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bivalve over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bivalve

Recent reviews for independent living in Bivalve

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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AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

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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Bivalve independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bivalve independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bivalve partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bivalve, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bivalve independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bivalve communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bivalve, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bivalve independent 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 independent living communities in Bivalve offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bivalve, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, Atria Tamalpais Creek and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bivalve, California. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Bivalve, California. See the full list.

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