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Photo of Oakmont of Montecito
22 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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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Photo of Oakmont of Burlingame
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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28 reviews
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Everyone was extremely thorough and friendly. The rooms are very nice, staff wonderful, lots of activities to engage the residents. The food in the main restaurant is excellent as is the food on the memory...
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
33 Floor plans available
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8.8
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49 reviews
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Everyone at Brookdale Chanate was extremely helpful, kind, and competent. The facility was clean, quiet, tidy and met all expectations. A special shout out to [name removed] and her staff in the dementia...
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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55 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.8
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17 reviews
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Very supportive staff and management. Friendly residents and many pleasant activities. The service made the experience positive.
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.
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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Photo of Berkshire Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.7
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16 reviews
8.7
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The facility is undergoing some improvements like new flooring (from carpet to vinyl plank), paint, landscaping. They are being very considerate in keeping residents from being disturbed by the...
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 Berkshire is locally owned and operated by a family with over 30 years experience. Quality and compassionate care is our goal, in a beautiful home atmosphere. Services include 24 hour care and supervision, personal care assistance, meals, snacks and special diets, incontinent care/management,...
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3232 Photos available
8.7
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39 reviews
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I have lived at Landmark Villa for seven months, and it is the best home I have had in years. I would give my overall experience a 5 out of 5. After living in three different senior living communities over...
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...
Photo of Vista Prado
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8.6
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28 reviews
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1) a solid 4. I don't know what a perfect 5 would look like, but, they have helped me as much as my mother to navigate the difficult transition to assisted living. The entire staff has been open 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.
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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Photo of Westmont of Pinole
55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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52 reviews
8.6
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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are very helpful, we like the size of the apartment and the activities that are offered. Yes, we would recommend Westmont of Pinole to other...
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.
Pinole Senior Village is a 72-unit residential care community for seniors with two distinct assisted living communities. Both communities offer choice of accommodations, meals, and senior focused activity programs. The Terrace, with 41 spacious studios, offers a variety of personal care services,...
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66 Photos available
8.6
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25 reviews
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Most of the staff is friendly and cares about the resident's well being. I would recommend to others. I would suggest that you visit the facility at different times so you can get a chance to see different...
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.
Nazareth Rose Garden of Napa is a small, single-story, 'home-like' community in a quiet neighborhood just East of Downtown Napa. Each room has direct access to a cozy Rose Garden courtyard, one of which features a covered gazebo. Both offer residents the opportunity to beautiful open outdoor...
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Photo of Cornerstone Assisted Living
1717 Photos available
8.6
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27 reviews
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It's great. We love it. My mom loves it. Everyone is friendly. Great food and tons of activities. Food was very good.. staff and residents were very friendly.. apartment is very clean and spacious and they...
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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Photo of Cogir of Vacaville Senior Living
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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37 reviews
5 star
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All a 5 everything has been amazing. I was hesitant on the cost at first but once we got them there I saw how much work they do and how involved and personable the staff was. It has been great
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.
Vacaville Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community in Vacaville, California. Our vibrant community is ideally located near San Francisco, Wine Country, Gold Country and Sacramento, offering residents an active and exciting lifestyle near some of California's best...
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Photo of Valley Orchards Retirement Community
44 Photos available
8.6
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8.6
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The food appears to be good They are very punctual with weekly room cleaning The facility has a nice outdoor area - lawn and fountain with good seating
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.
Valley Orchards is active retirement living in beautiful Sonoma County. We are a family owned and operated community that specializes in people. We do not require long term lease commitment or 'buy-in'. We ask for a deposit equal to one month's rent and a 'calendar month notice' should you choose...
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Photo of Oakmont of Mariner Point
88 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
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Oakmont is very clean and friendly. Most of the caregivers are thorough and attentive. Each resident has the same team assigned to them, so the caregivers become familiar with the residents and their needs....
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.
Oakmont of Mariner Point assisted living community situated in Alameda, Alameda County, California provides seniors with a safe place to live. This community offers the memory care that seniors are looking for in a location that is peaceful and good. When a senior chooses this community they will...
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Photo of Cogir of North Bay Senior Living
3333 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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57 reviews
8.5
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57 reviews
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The move in was rushed on our part, as my mom had just passed and we needed to move my brother quickly. Cogir was very accommodating and helped with all the move in paperwork. The apartment is perfect for my...
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.
Cogir of North Bay Senior Living is an independent living and assisted living community in Vallejo, California. Our community boasts stunning views that overlook the Mare Island Straits and the Napa River. Located near Richardson Park and Dan Foley Park, Cogir of North Bay has a prime location...
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Photo of Belmont Village Albany
1414 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.5
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22 reviews
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The facility is about 5 years old so still "new". It is well laid out, the memory care unit has two common areas for activities and another area for small groups. There is an outdoor secured and sheltered...
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.
Belmont Village Albany, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley*, offers a collaborative experience that embraces Albany’s community-oriented character while sharing the benefits of university affiliation. The best-in-class community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and...
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Photo of The Lodge at Glen Cove
2424 Photos available
8.4
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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I visited a friend here and felt reassured that my friend has been well taken care because of the interactions I had with the staff. They were friendly, energetic, and genuinely interested in knowing each...
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 The Village at Rancho Solano
2222 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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62 reviews
8.4
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They all would get a 5. My aunt has since passed away. But the care and compassion she received at Rancho Solano was wonderful. I wish we had moved her there sooner. The staff were friendly, very attentive....
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 Village at Rancho Solano is an assisted living and memory care community in Fairfield, California. Our community is tucked into the rolling hills of Solano County's wine country, boasting breathtaking views and stunning sunsets. Our residents and their families take advantage of our coveted...
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Photo of Windsong of Sonoma
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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39 reviews
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It is a wonderful place. The staff seems really involved with the residents and their family. They love Peter and enjoy his involvement in activities. They asked for no tv in the room and it really helps him...
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 Windsong of SonomaCommunity & Location Highlights:Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood with beautiful views of the Sonoma Mountains, minutes from historic downtown Petaluma, half an hour from the Sea Shore and 30 miles north of San Francisco.Our Central location provides easy...
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Photo of MorningStar of Hayward
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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57 reviews
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Very nice place. Has been good for me because of the community effects. I need people around. Apartment is just the right size for the basics and getting around with walker and wheelchair.
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.
At Casa Sandoval, we promote independence through a vibrant, active and healthy senior living community.Our decisions and actions are rooted in an understanding of our residents’ needs, animated by the precepts within the MorningStar mission and core values (Casa Sandoval is managed by...
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Photo of Magnolia Court
77 Photos available
8.4
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65 reviews
8.4
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The community relations manager is exceptional. The caregivers are very friendly and good to my mom. They are very good at addressing issues head on when they arise. The food is good, as is the...
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.
Assisted Living and Memory Care support services for seniors. Our all-inclusive residential and care services include 24/7 staffing, three chef-prepared meals daily, weekly housekeeping, social and wellness activities, and transportation to shopping, social outings and appointments. Our...
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Photo of Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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The food is decent however my mom can only have pureed food. The room that my mom is in is a shared room, not very big. The staff is good but over worked. The residents are good people not too much drama...
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, is building on more than three decades ofexperience in transforming health and wellness programs that promotewell-being and enriched lifestyles. We’re shattering stereotypes and pushingboundaries for what senior...
Photo of The Watermark at Napa Valley
1212 Photos available
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The room is very nice, huge accessible bathroom, lots of window. The staff, every single one, are super. Nice, helpful, kind... They keep me informed if there's any problems. Food is excellent.
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 Springfield Place
1212 Photos available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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I am so glad that my family found Springfield Place for my dad. I highly recommend it. My dad has lived at Springfield Place for two years now. The staff here is outstanding. They are caring, friendly,...
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.
Springfield Place offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Springfield Place we have set...
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Heritage House was a lovely place. The staff and residents were warm and friendly. I felt that my mother-in-law was safe & well cared for.
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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Photo of The Carlisle Ivy Signature Living
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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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The Carlisle itself is an inviting well-kept building. The apartments that I saw were spacious and interesting--in previous years owners made changes that worked for them so not cookie cutter. [name...
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.
Situated in the heart of San Francisco atop Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle offers assisted living and independent living for older adults looking to live within a vibrant community. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered a friendly, boutique hotel where you...
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Cost of independent living in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $5,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alameda County, CA with an average of $4,166 per month.

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

Marin County, CA
$5,322/mo

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

Marin County, CA
$5,322/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,245/mo
Independent Living
$5,322/mo

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

Studio
$4,405/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,197/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$5,322/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$8,265/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,245/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,322/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$8,265/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$8,245/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/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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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
15.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
9.8%
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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
30.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
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%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.8%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.4%
43.2%
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%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
40.8%
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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.
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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.
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