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Photo of Brunswick Street Apartments
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Overall experience good, staff good. Cleanliness is good community friendly. Breakfast offered on certain days. Only problem is if you have upstairs neighbor that makes noise after midnight you have to deal...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sign By Jan 15th, Just Pay $99 to move in and Rent won't be due until March 2021! Welcome to the Brunswick Street Apartments offering studio apartments for 55+ seniors! Conveniently located near public transportation, eateries, Daly City's main streets, our beautiful property has amenities...
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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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44 Floor plans available
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Staff is very Friendly- helpful. Making is so easy to adjust. I agree you should recommend to others. I am in independent living. Right now and this feels more like a Resort. All the residents say that they...
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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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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The staff members are very kind and caring. From the executive director to the staff, everyone is hands-on with the residents. They are proactive and attentive to the residents. And their one-bedroom...
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.
Cozy Comforts and Resort LuxuriesYou should never have to choose between the comforts of home and quality care when you can have both here at our assisted living and memory care community.Located in some of the beautiful and renowned scenery in the country, you can feel right at home among cozy...
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1111 Photos available
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It had the accommodations we were looking for, a furnished room on the ground floor for my dad to finish his rehabbing. I would recommend it, they were very welcoming and accommodating
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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Overall the activities are good. The caregivers here are excellent. The food is absolutely terrible. I have a lovely room. I found this community because it was in my personal neighborhood, a few block away.
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.
About Sunrise of BelmontCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Belmont, CANear the San Mateo Medical CenterNext to Carlmont Village Shopping CenterFantastic views of the San Francisco peninsula coastal hillsNear a library, art center and parkSunrise of Belmont in Belmont,...
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excessive staff turnover. Food was great initially, after several staffing changes the food has declined. Continued price increases but quality in general has diminished from when our family member moved in....
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.
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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They were great. Friendly, kind, patient, welcoming, very personal. I recommend them to others. It was a good spot for my parents because my dad is healthy but my mom has Alzheimer's. They can both live...
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 at Foster Square residents enjoy contemporary, upscale surroundings in the heart of Foster Square, a new residential and retail neighborhood in Foster City just south of San Francisco. The community’s central location puts older people within easy walking distance of boutiques, cafés and...
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The servers, specially [name removed] always go above and beyond to help the residents. Even for tasks that are not typically assigned to them. I have been living here for over a year and a half. I feel...
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.
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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1818 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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The staff is excellent and provides outstanding care. The community also offers excellent amenities and a variety of things to do. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their...
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.
Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...
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Photo of Vista Prado
77 Photos available
9.0
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27 reviews
9.0
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27 reviews
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Vista Prado is a wonderful facility. After a long search through many inattentive and depressing homes, finding this family-owned gem was a relief. The staff is genuinely caring and attentive. They offer...
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.
Vista Prado is a secured community specializing in Memory Care assisted living services. Under new ownership, Vista Prado is in the heart of vibrant Vallejo, California and recently underwent a major multi-phase renovation to enhance and upgrade every aspect of community living including interior...
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5 overall. Mom loves the food, there are many choices at every meal. The staff and nursing personal are excellent and take very good care of my mothers medical and personal needs when assistance is...
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.
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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Overall experience has been positive. Food was better when my mom moved in but there was a change in c h ef so food not as good. However, there is a good selection of food. Help is generally good but a...
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.
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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The Tiffany Court staff is wonderful to my Mom. My Mom needed assisted living with memory care, and Tiffany Court at Kingston is the unicorn for our family. Private rooms with private bathrooms and...
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.
TIFFANY COURT is a unique assisted living community, located in the heart of beautiful Walnut Creek. Our intimate size, elegant homelike environment, and unsurpassed location make Tiffany Court the number one choice for seniors in Contra Costa County. Tiffany Court resident independence is...
Photo of The Watermark at San Ramon
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Our father moved in a few years ago, and we couldn’t be any happier with our decision. The facility is clean, the food is good and the management team has been consistent. We can call the executive director...
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.
The Best Value in San Ramon Senior LivingThe Watermark at San Ramon, located in San Ramon, California, is a retirement community offering exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care in an intimate and tranquil park-like wellness setting. Considered one of the East Bay’s premier boutique senior...
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Excellent staff, chef is extremely thoughtful and will make personalized meals upon request. Extremely clean throughout, diligent services of care, adequate room size and appropriate support. Beautiful view...
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.
Community Highlights:* Conveniently located in a beautiful, safe residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills* Multiple nurses on staff to manage resident well-being and complex medical situations* Accommodate many couples who want to stay together but have different care needs* Higher...
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I've been thrilled with the care so far! It's a bustling environment - active with friendly & caring care-givers, offering a huge range of activities. The other residents are actively involved -- way beyond...
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.
The Kensington at Walnut Creek, San Francisco Bay area community is nestled a beautiful residential neighborhood walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The gracious community features 178 spacious apartments. Our manicured grounds, gardens, courtyards, and fountains enhance the community....
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From day one the staff has been very friendly and accommodating. The facility is beautiful, food is very good, and a lovely garden patio area. Many activities available every day. Would highly recommend...
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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What we like the most about the community is their caring and compassionate staff. Team spirit all the way around. Clean and well maintained facility. I lost both my parents this year and their final stay...
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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It's a nice place with a lot of great staff members. Since it isn't an assisted living space, the care isn't as much of a thing. They are very attentive about things like activities and helping people when...
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.
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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The building itself in its woodland setting is warm, full of light and lovely. The staff and residents are welcoming and friendly. The meals are excellent. This is WAY different from the other glass and...
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.
Imagine waking up in your own peaceful and private residence with soft sunlight streaming through your window. After pouring a warm cup of coffee, you can walk outside and admire some of the most breathtaking scenery known to man. In the heart of majestic redwood trees that surround the daily...
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Everyone is super friendly and there are enough activities to satisfy anyone's desires for different things to keep busy. They also give you space to be alone when you need that.
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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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.
Welcome to Vista Terrace of Belmont Senior Living!We offer both independent and assisted living. We offer studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedroom apartments, many have lovely views of the bay area and also the Belmont hills, and some of our apartments have charming walk-out terraces. Pets are...
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My sister in-law loves living at Cornerstone, likes the staff, plenty of activities, and has met a lot of new friends, the place is very clean.
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.
Cornerstone Assisted Living is a senior community located in a picturesque residential area of northern California. Located in a rich valley, Cornerstone enjoys a luxurious view of the soaring Napa Mountain Range. Convenient access to both a major highway and the nearby Sacramento International...
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Very helpful in what you need or questions. Small one bedroom apartment. kitchenet and living area same room. Microwave,two burner stove top. No stove. Full frig. Cabinet space limited. 2 Closets are fine....
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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Cost of independent living in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $5,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $4,771 per month.

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

Marin County, CA
$5,253/mo

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

Marin County, CA
$5,253/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$5,806/mo
Independent Living
$5,253/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$4,412/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,566/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,368/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$5,253/mo$4,509/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$4,369/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,806/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,253/mo
California:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$4,918/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$5,806/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/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 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
Marin County, CA$4,218/mo$4,178/mo+1.0%
California$3,684/mo$3,629/mo+1.5%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Marin County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,218/mo
2023 average cost:$4,178/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,684/mo
2023 average cost:$3,629/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

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

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
17.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
7.8%
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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
29.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.2%
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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
37.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
22.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
46.9%
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