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Photo of Rockville Terrace Senior Living
55 Photos available
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The staff is incredibly friendly. They're very attentive. The residents were amazingly welcoming to our Aunt. The Food's really good. And they just generally take really good care of her and we really love...
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.
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Pinole
2323 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.3
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I have been a resident of Truewood by Merril Pinole for 2 years. I enjoyed positive interactions with the business office and staff. The business office director has accurately processed my invoices and...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Pinole provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Perched atop hills overlooking San Francisco bay, you'll love our beautiful views, magnificent facilities and caring staff. Residents also appreciate the convenience of living in a community just...
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1111 Photos available
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9.3
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86 reviews
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I recently moved my dad into the memory care unit at Harbor at Hillsdale Senior Living, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment he arrived, the staff attended to his every need...
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.
For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...
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I am incredibly impressed with the physical environment, the patience and caretaking abilities of the staff and the plethora of activities ( music, art, exercise etc) available. Also, there is in house...
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.
Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the East Bay’s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible...
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2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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33 reviews
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5 on all categories. The staff are very caring and professional. The food is excellent and you can have something to eat other than the scheduled meal hours. There is live music every week, usually twice,...
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.
Welcome to Cogir on Napa Road! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory and Hospice Care in Sonoma, California.Make yourself at home at Cogir on Napa Road, located in Sonoma, California. It's a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We...
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San Leandro Senior leaving was a life saver from for me. I'm a Senior going through a divorce and in really bad health, fixed income. [name removed], made my life so much more live able in so many ways, the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome Home to Pacifica Senior Living of San Leandro! We are located in the cozy downtown section of San Leandro below the Oakland foothills. With the cool evening breeze off the San Francisco Bay, you can sit outside in the patio courtyard and enjoy a beautiful Bay Area evening.Pacifica Senior...
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2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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87 reviews
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The food is very good, the staff is nice and friendly, they created good entertainment program (a lot of events, music, gatherings), they really care about the residents. I would recommend them to others who...
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.
Good Times, Good CompanyIf you have higher expectations of your golden years than a standard senior living community, look no further. Nestled among historic redwoods and stunning views of Sonoma County vineyards, your new community gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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I think the staff was great. But maybe would want to see transparency in in cost. The apartment itself is just plain, but has a nice layout. I really do want to emphasize that the staff was wonderful. The...
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.
Springs of Napa provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley Wine Country, you'll enjoy our charming grounds, quality buildings and the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich. Our facilities are...
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99 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
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The staff is great if a little understaffed. The food seems pretty good. The cleanliness is outstanding. The rooms are a bit small, but appropriate for senior living - the bathrooms have enough room for...
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.
Redwood Retirement Residence provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful grounds in the heart of California's wine country, you'll enjoy the elegance of our facilities and all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from...
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The food is excellent, the grounds are well kept. There are many activities. The staff is friendly. But they are short staffed so the response is slow and there are gaps in the service.
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.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, an assisted living & memory care community in Rohnert Park offering 94 well-appointed apartment homes with both private and shared living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by...
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Photo of Lake Park Senior Living
22 Photos available
9.2
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24 reviews
9.2
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24 reviews
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1. My choice in joining the community is "limited care" so i don't take meals or have anyone clean my apartment. When there is a health event like too many people with the flu, they deliver meals to everyone...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
This is the kind of place people dream of living in. With views of both Lake Merritt and the East Bay Hills, Lake Park is a retirement community in Oakland, CA that's ?lled with natural light, greenery and fascinating people. Here, a diverse collection of extraordinary residents enjoys a...
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Photo of TreVista Senior Living at Concord
1010 Photos available
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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The main lobby where they host most of the activities is very spacious and well lit with natural light! The daily activities. My mother isn't always happy with the food but she is picky
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.
When you make the decision to move to your new home with us at Entrust Senior Living of Concord, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community, you will find we are not just another senior living community.We measure our success not only by the Wellness factor, but also the Happiness factor!It has...
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2424 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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161 reviews
9.2
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161 reviews
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The staff were patient, understanding of our situation, clear about the services they proved. They provide a large variety of activities, including excursions to the local areas for shopping, movies, etc....
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of seniors in all stages of life. They offer everything from independent living to dementia care. They even offer support services for family members, including support groups for those interested. Elderly...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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80 reviews
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80 reviews
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The staff are very kind, patient and friendly. The bathrooms are quite helpful for those in wheelchairs, as is the open design of the kitchen, dining and living room. There is a great deal of variety and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...
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9.0
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29 reviews
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The staff (MedTechs and Aides) are very caring and compassionate. They constantly encourage the residents to participate in the activities they provide, have lots of events with live music, outings, etc.
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.
Bellara Living begins in our oasis-like courtyard, a place to sit comfortably with a friend, tap a foot to live entertainment or dine outside under the lights while enjoying a chef-inspired meal. Bellara Living is the welcome that greets our residents in our sun-lit bistro to start the day and...
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9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
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Apartment size was adequate size. Staff were excellent and very friendly and professional. We enjoyed being able to visit her and eat together in the dining hall.
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.
Emerald Valley offers 48 assisted living apartments with a variety of floor plans, full service bar/bistro, luxury spa and salon, wellness and fitness center, on-site, state-of-the-art movie theatre, outdoor terrace and so much more.Emerald Valley offers Luxury Studio Apartment, Private Terrace,...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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OAKMONT is a wonderful place for the care of my husband who is paralyzed. The staff is always there to help him whenever he needs anything like his diaper changed. The food is 5 star! Delicious. The facility...
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.
Our Burlingame location has enriched the lives of many seniors and their families throughout our 7 years in the community. Sunrise is the pioneer of gold-standard Senior Living and continues to pave the path as we celebrate our 40th year! With our Assisted Living, tiered Memory Care...
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.0
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I would give them 5 stars because they have been great. - The staff is wonderful. - The facility and rooms are kept very clean. - My mom has a studio apartment and it is a very good size. - They do have...
Provides: Assisted 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.
You've been reliable and responsible for your entire adult life, making a living, making a home, raising a family and ensuring everything, and everyone, was taken care of. Well, now, it's your time. Time to play. Time to re-ignite an old passion. Time to approach each new day as an adventure....
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1010 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.0
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26 reviews
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My mom was only at Oakmont for a couple of weeks while waiting for her permanent placement at [facility name removed]. At Oakmont, San (director) was a lifesaver in navigating the transition from the SNF....
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.
About Oakmont of ConcordOakmont of Concord is a luxury retirement community situated on a lush campus with scenic views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment.If an active lifestyle is what...
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Photo of Sunrise of San Mateo
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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36 reviews
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Staff are very warm and welcoming Having issues with the billing part of things but working with them directly. We would recommend. It was smaller and a good fit for our mom
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.
About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...
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2020 Photos available
8.9
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16 reviews
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16 reviews
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We love Mercy! It's a great fit for [name removed]! The staff is loving and caring. There are multiple activities each day. The food is very good to excellent cleanliness is very good for our knees. The part...
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.
Mercy Retirement and Care Center is an assisted living community located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County and home to over 413,000 people. Oakland is a wonderful city with lots of businesses, shopping, sporting events, restaurants and stores. Residents will enjoy Bay area views, shopping...
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2020 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.9
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33 reviews
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33 reviews
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The facility has good food, is kept clean, and has fun activities for residents. My mother enjoyed her short time there and was happy. My mother originally was in an appropriate state for independent living....
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.
Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging independent senior living community in the heart of Santa Rosa. As we are located at the base of Cloverleaf Horse Ranch, you’ll enjoy gorgeous views of the adjacent vineyard from your window or take a stroll on our walking...
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1111 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.9
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58 reviews
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They were very welcoming and accommodating. The facility was clean and vibrant. The food was high quality. It's a wonderful place for seniors.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
With the classic California ambiance of a Mission-style lodge, Atria Valley View is a vibrant assisted living community nestled in the hills of Walnut Creek, conveniently located near downtown, shopping, banking and the John Muir Medical Center.Recently redeveloped to create strong indoor-outdoor...
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22 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.8
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45 reviews
8.8
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45 reviews
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There is a very friendly community. They have done a good job of inviting my mom to participate even though she's reluctant. When she does participate, she enjoys it. Floor staff seems to be always in a...
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.
Montecito is a premier retirement community situated on a lush five-acre campus with views of the rolling hills and direct access to Galindo Creek and Newhall Park. Montecito provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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38 reviews
8.8
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38 reviews
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The staff is friendly. The food has been good. The maid service once a week helps with cleanliness. And the apartment size is one of the biggest we have seen. All apartments include a balcony or patio
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $5,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alameda County, CA with an average of $4,201 per month.

Independent living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Marin County, CA
$5,058/mo

Independent living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Marin County, CA
$5,058/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,747/mo
Independent Living
$5,058/mo

Independent living costs in Marin County, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,391/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,127/mo

Senior living costs in Marin County 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: Marin County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarin County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,058/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$7,869/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,747/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,058/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$7,869/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$8,747/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Marin County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Marin County 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.

Marin County, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Marin County, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marin County 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 average 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
Marin County, CA$3,895/mo$3,924/mo-0.7%
California$3,882/mo$3,714/mo+4.5%
National$3,338/mo$3,255/mo+2.5%
Marin County, CA
2024 average cost:$3,895/mo
2023 average cost:$3,924/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
California
2024 average cost:$3,882/mo
2023 average cost:$3,714/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,338/mo
2023 average cost:$3,255/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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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 Marin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Marin County

Carlton Senior Living Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

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

Marin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County independent 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 dietary accommodations in Marin County 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 Marin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County 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 Marin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County 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 Marin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marin County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.7%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.4%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Aldersly, a CCRC, Deer Park Retirement Community and Atria Tamalpais Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marin County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 341 independent living facilities near Marin County, California. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 38% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 38% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 38% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 14% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 38% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 20% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 28% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Mandarin, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Farsi, French, Korean, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Portuguese 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Deer Park Retirement Community, and Atria Tamalpais Creek 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Atria Tamalpais Creek, and Aegis of Corte Madera 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Deer Park Retirement Community, and Atria Tamalpais Creek 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Atria Tamalpais Creek, and Oakmont of Novato
The best independent living facilities near you in Marin County, California are The Heritage Downtown, Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Atria Park of San Mateo. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 38% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 38% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 38% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 14% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 38% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 20% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 28% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Mandarin, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Farsi, French, Korean, Italian, Russian, Polish, and Portuguese 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Deer Park Retirement Community, and Atria Tamalpais Creek 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Atria Tamalpais Creek, and Aegis of Corte Madera 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Deer Park Retirement Community, and Atria Tamalpais Creek 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Aldersly, a CCRC, Atria Tamalpais Creek, and Oakmont of Novato
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