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Photo of Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa
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22 Floor plans available
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I would definitely recommend this place to people that may be in or out of skilled nursing or those in a couple where one has current or likely future skilled nursing needs, since they have assisted living,...
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.
Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa is a luxurious senior community located in desirable Northeast Santa Rosa, California. Our campus is set on 5 acres offering stunning views and breathtaking sunsets. We have an ideal location in Sonoma County near local shopping, dining and medical facilities. We...
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The residents get good care. There is always someone around to help. It's clean and well run. That's what we want for our loved ones. If one can afford the cost, it seems like one of the best places around.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
From the moment you arrive at Villa Capri you step into luxury and elegance. You will realize that this way of life exceeds all your expectations. At Villa Capri, you are living in a beautiful community, in an exquisite area blessed with beautiful blue skies and clean air touched with ocean...
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Room size varies by cost. Staff overall are real good. Housekeeping staff are friendly and good help. Food is pretty good but you can't please 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.
Welcome to Peninsula Del Rey, a luxurious senior living community in Daly City, CA.Conveniently located in the heart of the peninsula, residents and family members enjoy easy access to shopping and entertainment as well as hospital and medical services. Whether friends and family are visiting,...
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All 5s, except 4 on meals. They're fine given the audience but I don't visit my mom with the purpose of having an amazing meal! Overall they've been very on top of care, and are enabling my mom to live as...
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.
As you enter Aegis of San Francisco, you will notice its homelike atmosphere and thoughtful details, such as the smell of fresh baked bread, the sweep of the staircase, the coziness of the fireplace, and the serenity of the courtyard. You will be greeted with a helpful smile by our concierge, and...
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The care staff were super friendly and competent. When ever I visited the care staff and activity coordinators were engaging. They had a lot of activities for my loved one to do. They consistently gave...
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.
Our dynamic community, The Watermark by the Bay, located in Emeryville, California serves the entire East Bay area. With features including modern residences with stunning views and access to the best of entertainment, shopping and dining plus exceptional care and amenities, it’s no wonder we are...
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the following comments are based on our sister's perceptions, visits, interactions with staff, etc. over the past few months since admission. Re: Room: size is ok, but dark. Brother spends most time in...
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.
The Point at Rockridge, located in the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, is across street from a complete shopping center and only a few blocks from the unique shopping areas of Piedmont and College Avenues. Physician’s offices, medical facilities, churches and synagogues, as well as UC...
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I think Cadence has been a healthy clean environment that has disappointed me occasionally when they failed to show up in time for my dad. The food is bland and while it looks good on the menu and the plate...
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.
Cadence Millbrae is ideally located across the street from Green Hills park and just 5 blocks from downtown Millbrae. Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation, Cadence Living is transforming this majestic Spanish Colonial beauty into one of the most desirable lifestyle communities in all...
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55 Floor plans available
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Understanding, caring, attentive. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend! The director [name removed] is AWESOME! All staff are great too! No complaints!! We are very grateful for all they do!!
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.
Set within the City of Trees on the San Francisco Peninsula, Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame offers a progressive senior living community for active adults. We're located across the street from Washington Park, which provides scenic views for nearly every apartment. We are also convenient to...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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The staff has been very communicative and responsive. The Executive Director is slower to respond. The room cleaning could be more comprehensive. Great list of activities, size of room is large, food seems...
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.
Our luxurious, inviting community, in the greater San Francisco/Oakland metropolitan area, encompasses the perfect assisted living experience, where each day you can choose from all kinds of life-enriching activities and programs to share with friends and neighbors. Continue to enjoy your...
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I loved the setting, not formal or stuffy, liked the chickens and roses. When my mom got sick, she couldn't ask for help. No apparent follow up and I was not notified. Thank god there was an available bed in...
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.
Sonoma Grove is a family owned Assisted Living facility specializing in memory care. It is located in the heart of Wine Country, Sonoma, California.Under new management, completely remodeled in 2020We are licensed by the State of California and are surveyed under Title 22 regulations.Our...
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Photo of Ivy Park at San Ramon
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77 Floor plans available
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My parents needed more nursing care and although Ivy Park originally said they could help they could not. Their current facility has full time nurses 24-7. I thought the staff was pretty helpful with tasks...
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.
Welcome to Sunrise Villa San Ramon! Enjoying life at Sunrise Villa San Ramon is easy. It shows in the smiles that are everywhere. Our residents take full advantage of exciting programs and outings, enjoy wonderfully prepared meals, and have every convenience of luxury accommodations. Since our...
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They are very communicative about the resident's status, concerns, etc. And very genuine and have the best interests of the resident and family in mind. We're very happy there.
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.
Drake Terrace allows you the freedom to express yourself as you continue to learn and grow in this enriching environment. Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care, you will have many opportunities to participate in the heart and soul of this vibrant community....
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Photo of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill
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Nice and clean facility, way too many turnovers in the staff. They weeded out so many wonderful employees and we are praying this stops.
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.
Situated in the heart of Hamilton Field with beautiful bay and mountain views, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is a relaxed luxury senior living community located near Novato Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Terra Linda and MarinHealth Medical Center as well as Hamilton Marketplace, Vintage Oaks...
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Photo of The Vincent
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They're very kind it's very clean. The staff is very nice, but things are a little disorganized. Their refrigerators in the rooms have had many problems. They've had a bit of changing of staff and cooks....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of The Tamalpais Marin a Life Plan Community
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I have only been here a month so far thinks are ok. The staff is very good
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.
The Tamalpais Marin, a Life Plan Community in Greenbrae, offers elegant apartments for active seniors, as well as assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation care. Schedule your visit today at www.TheTam.org.There is so much to see and do. Enjoy the library, art...
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They sought out my parents, and invited them to join all sorts of activities, and services they provide, such as van services, and setting up doctors' appointment. They actually knock on your door 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.
Sonoma Hills is a luxury retirement apartment facility located 46 miles northeast of San Francisco in the historic town of Sonoma, CA. Sonoma's climate is ideal for retirement living; the temperature in summer seldom reaches 95 degrees and in the winter seldom falls below 38 degrees. Tourism is...
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Photo of Nazareth Agua Caliente Villas
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We chose this facility because it was good for the money and it was really close to where his wife was living. The room size was fine for him and what he needed. The staff members were great with...
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 Agua Caliente is a historic property and former Sonoma landmark. This is a European style Villa transformed into a quaint Assisted Living with Memory Care community. You won't find the modern decor and glamour of high end AL's. You will find the Old Sonoma historic atmosphere and...
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My mother’s attitude has improved significantly since she has arrived at Brookdale. She seems to like the attention she is receiving and is now enjoying her life in the Brookdale environment.
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.
Fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Our assisted living community, set on beautifully landscaped grounds, is in the heart of San Pablo, Calif., only five minutes from enchanting San...
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I had never dealt with this before, and Kaiser rocked, Greenridge rocked, and they weren't all perfect, but I would strongly recommend Greendridge to anyone. My goal was to get her into Greenridge assisted...
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.
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My sister was previously a resident at The Broadmoor and her experience at this facility was great. The staff and residents were kind, friendly and helpful. The meals were of good quality. The move in and...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Broadmoor offers the finest in senior living in San Francisco. We are centrally located in Cathedral Hill to shopping, banks, theatres, and the symphony. All our affordable rates include three meals per day prepared by our chef and served in our formal dining room, maid and linen service, on...
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CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR...
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.
Make yourself at home at the Vintage Golden Gate in San Francisco, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new resident has a unique lifestyle. So we’ve tailored solutions to match: Independent Living, for...
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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.
Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....
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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.
The Granada features freshly renovated rooms, large common lounges and even a movie room. Tenants can choose from a variety of room sizes, furnished or unfurnished, and can dine at the onsite cafe.
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I cannot say enough about the facility and staff at 5 palms. [name removed] and her family run a top-notch Place and Treated my mother with the upmost respect and dignity In the last month of her life. 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.
Five Palms Care Home is in Santa Rosa, California and is an assisted living facility that is one of the top in the area. We provide a number of amenities that can make life more comfortable for you or a loved one. From the delicious meals that are prepared fresh daily to the rehabilitation center...
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Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...
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 Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...
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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.

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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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