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9.8
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56 reviews
We are very happy with Cogir-Rohnert Park. The staff is kind and welcoming. They greeted my mother by name within a day or two of her arrival. The property is well maintained and has a cozy feel. My mom...
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.
Rohnert Park Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community located in Rohnert Park, California. Our community, located in Sonoma County, lies in the heart of wine country just a short drive north from San Francisco. Set on five acres of rolling hills and open pastures,...
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9.9
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42 reviews
I'm a current resident who have lived at Cogir Sonoma for 7 years. My favorite thing about living here are the residents who are very friendly and the staff who are very attentive. I would highly recommend...
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 Sonoma is a luxurious senior community in Sonoma, California. Located in a quiet residential area, our community is ideally situated near churches, banks, shopping, dining and medical facilities. Sonoma is a beautiful city with a rich history, counted among the world's finest...
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9.5
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74 reviews
The staff that has direct/everyday contact with the residents are kind, caring, friendly, responsive and respectful. As a family member of 2 residents I can say they have been very kind, friendly and helpful...
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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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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22 reviews
The facility is working out well for my sister except for the cleaning of her room and for awhile on Sundays the cat box wasn't being cleaned enough, but after complaining a few times, the cat box issue has...
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 yourself at home at Sunrise Villa Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, 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 our...
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8.5
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41 reviews
[name removed] the sales lead was simply amazing. I would also give high marks to A Place for Mom! Helpful. The whole process was painless. Amenities are great. Good food. Hair stylist. Social activities....
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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8.5
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35 reviews
Improvements could be cleaning patient rooms better, especially the floor. However, yes I would recommend them to other families.
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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7.9
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12 reviews
The staff and residents are the only thing we are really pleased with. Basically the average age of the community at 93 is too old for us and my husband does not get the help he was promised. As far as the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We now have 107 Independent Living Apartments and 56 Assisted Living Apartments.4 floor plans to choose from: 670sq ft to 1,115sq ft. with patios and decks
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7.7
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34 reviews
Good communication when looking at the place and asking questions. Afterwards, a bit confusing on who to talk to as there is no single point of contact for residents. Different people handle 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.
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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7.0
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13 reviews
Clearwater at Sonoma Hills is a wonderful, clean place with a friendly and caring staff. My mother has adjusted well and now calls it home (even though, of course, she would have preferred to be in her...
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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7.0
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13 reviews
Mom has lived here for 2 years and is very pleased with her choice. The staff is friendly and really cares. The grounds are kept tidy. Apts have patios or balcony with either a view of the garden or the...
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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This facility has exceeded my expectations. Due to the recent fire in the area, I had to find a place for my Mother very quickly and they were very cooperative and flexible in getting her in. When you first...
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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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
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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.
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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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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7.8
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8 reviews
Food. Attention to detail. My Mom could not use silverware, yet when I came by one day at lunch time she had a bowl of soup in front of her. Quality of care. My Mom fell the first two nights she was there....
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 Lodge at Piner Road is Santa Rosa's newest assisted living and memory care community. We will offer 3 meals daily, all utilities (except phone), Wi-Fi, cable TV, weekly housekeeping, linen service, laundry service, scheduled transportation and a full-time activities program. We are located...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of independent living in Sonoma State University, CA
The average cost of senior living in Sonoma State University is $5,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverado Resort, CA with an average of $4,589 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Sonoma State University
Recent reviews for independent living in Sonoma State University
The Inn on Villa Lane in Napa, CA
4.4
Staff is friendly and caring. The Inn is clean, but they are short staffed (like every other facility). Things like cleaning carpet can be delayed. Communication with family is excellent. The move in process was very good. Facilities helped with any hanging of pictures or installation of ...
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Springfield Place in Petaluma, CA
4.0
We toured a few different communities and this one seemed to be the best fit for my mom. She is doing well here.She is starting to meet new residents and make some friends. She is participating in some of the activities. She really likes the food. The community is always clean and well ...
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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
Sonoma State University independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sonoma State University independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sonoma State University, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sonoma State University, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sonoma State University, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Atria Tamalpais Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sonoma State University, California. See full list of communities.
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