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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bivalve, CA

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Joyful Chapter is working out just fine. My mom enjoys it there and that's what counts. I have no complaints. It has been a good experience.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Joyful Chapter, an assisted living facility for those over the age of 60 located in lovely San Mateo County in Southern San Francisco, CA, we proudly offer independence combined with safety. Our licensed Residential Care Facility provides quality living quarters for a maximum of six residents...
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We found a perfect match for my uncle. His limitations are met with kind and efficient care. The staff are professional and make suggestions so that family can assist the client. [Name removed] is a huge...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Dignified, loving care in gracious surroundings for 31 seniors with high-level care needs, psychiatric conditions, and all stages of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Low resident-to-caregiver ratio and high caregiver retention rate. Skill in managing difficult-to-care-for residents —...
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I have so many wonderful things to say about San Miguel Villa! My aunt has been to many rehab facilities in the area and our experience here has been phenomenal. Yes, they are still a skilled nursing home so...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Home Sweet Home Senior Care is exceptional. The staff - lead by the glorious [Removed]- is warm, competent, patient and kind. The facility is clean and bright. Many decorations proclaim graitude and promote...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Your loved ones will have plenty of space, whether it's in a single room for individuals or a suite for couples. Each unit has its own private bath with a shower, and an emergency bell if help needs to be called for any reason, day or night. The staff at Home Sweet Home takes care of everything,...
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My mother seems happier, and looks much better. So far, we are very pleased.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Harmony House is a unique place where people suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementing illnesses can still enjoy life. People don't lose their humanity when they lose their memory skills. What people who live with a dementing illness lose is their ability to live comfortably in society. They...
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The staff are very supportive, and the residents are welcoming, friendly, and interesting. The community also has some wonderful events: concerts, movies, even a yearly drag show! Great health center too....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My mother was transferred here for rehab. The staff here are very friendly and appear to be concerned about each and every person. My mom didn't go to the Activity Program but did go on several outings. The...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
At The Irene Swindells Alzheimer's Residential Care Program, our mission is to provide specialized, state-of-the-art care for persons with Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia in a secure, nurturing environment. We believe passionately that persons with dementia deserve to live in comfort...
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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
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.
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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.
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It was great. We’ve had two loved ones in there; one a while ago and more recently, my great aunt. It was very positive. The care was good from what I saw and I was there every day.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Unique assisted living center where 90% of the residents are Japanese or of Japanese descent. Kokoro provides both a Western and Japanese menu for each meal, as well as many Japanese cultural...
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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.
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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.
Berkeley Springs Manor in Berkeley CA. is the ultimate facility in assisted living care. We have been in business for 10 years and provide around the clock care for your loved one. From the basic to advanced medical care, we provide it all with a trained staff that cares about what they do and...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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.
A Golden Home Extended Care, Inc. is a senior assisted living facility and micro community located in Marin County. A Golden Home is located at 1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903. It is a beautiful apartment-style community just minutes away from the nearest hospital. This...
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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.
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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.
Nazareth House, San Rafael, opened in 1962 is a nonprofit retirement home offering full-service residential care and assisted living for approximately 126 residents. It is one of 58 facilities throughout the world owned and operated by the Sisters of Nazareth. Our aim is to provide for the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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 nursing homes in Bivalve, CA

The average cost of senior living in Bivalve is $5,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $5,499 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bivalve, CA, vs. nearby cities

Bivalve, CA
$5,776/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bivalve, CA, vs. state and national averages

Bivalve, CA
$5,776/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bivalve, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,777/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,776/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bivalve, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,597/mo
Studio
$6,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,427/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Bivalve vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bivalve, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBivalve, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,776/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,236/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,777/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,127/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Bivalve, CA:$5,776/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bivalve, CA:$5,236/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Bivalve, CA:$5,777/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bivalve, CA:$5,127/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bivalve, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bivalve 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Bivalve, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bivalve have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bivalve, CA$6,737/mo$6,706/mo+0.5%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Bivalve, CA
2024 average cost:$6,737/mo
2023 average cost:$6,706/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bivalve

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bivalve

Atria Park of Lafayette

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

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

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

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

Bivalve nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bivalve nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bivalve, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bivalve nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bivalve that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bivalve, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bivalve nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bivalve Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bivalve, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bivalve nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bivalve partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bivalve, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Bivalve nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bivalve communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bivalve, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bivalve nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bivalve offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bivalve, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
25.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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