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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.
  Marin Terrace, minutes north on the Hwy. 101 from San Francisco, Marin Terrace exemplifies the elegantly relaxed lifestyle of one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., Mill Valley, CA.Last year in 2005, CNN and Money magazine engaged in an exhaustive study to chose the...
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Cost of independent living in Las Gallinas, CA

The average cost of senior living in Las Gallinas is $5,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Petaluma, CA with an average of $4,908 per month.

Independent living costs in Las Gallinas, CA, vs. nearby cities

Las Gallinas, CA
$5,082/mo

Independent living costs in Las Gallinas, CA, vs. state and national averages

Las Gallinas, CA
$5,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Las Gallinas, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,755/mo
Independent Living
$5,082/mo

Independent living costs in Las Gallinas, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,996/mo
Studio
$6,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,088/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,135/mo

Senior living costs in Las Gallinas 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: Las Gallinas, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLas Gallinas, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,082/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,681/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,755/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Las Gallinas, CA:$5,082/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Las Gallinas, CA:$4,681/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Las Gallinas, CA:$5,755/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Las Gallinas, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Las Gallinas 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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Independent living cost trends in Las Gallinas, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Las Gallinas 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Las Gallinas, CA$3,952/mo$4,193/mo-5.8%
California$3,660/mo$3,479/mo+5.2%
National$3,191/mo$3,101/mo+2.9%
Las Gallinas, CA
2024 average cost:$3,952/mo
2023 average cost:$4,193/mo
Percent change:-5.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,660/mo
2023 average cost:$3,479/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Las Gallinas

Recent reviews for independent living in Las Gallinas

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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J and C Care Center, LLC in Oakland, CA

4.0
I like the care that my father is getting in this community. I really liked that the community is clean and well maintained. He is happy with the caring staff who are attentive and caring. They try and get him involved with the activities that are helpful. The meals are a good variety. I would ...
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Las Gallinas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Las Gallinas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Las Gallinas, 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 Las Gallinas 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 Las Gallinas 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
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Las Gallinas 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 Las Gallinas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Las Gallinas, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Las Gallinas 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 Las Gallinas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
47%
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