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Photo of Berkshire Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Very accommodating- and very clear on services, costs and providing emotional support during a difficult transition. Facilities were clean and staff were friendly. The administration staff is very good....
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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Generally, very happy with Merrill. Good amount of activities. Care is good. The caregivers get to know mom so that personal touch/relationship is good. I have gotten calls when they can't find her (in the...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is designed to fit in with the beautiful homes in the area. Enjoy the local cafes, gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and antique shops. It's right across the street from The Ridge, a brand new upscale shopping center. The community features spacious apartments with...
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Very caring and concerned they take the time to listen and help management technicians events coordinator all have positive attitudes
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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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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Friendly staff, pretty surroundings. The studio was very comfortable and sunny. Cleaning and laundry are done once a week, but it took a while to get on a regular schedule, and was not always done because...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of seniors in all stages of life. They offer everything from independent living to dementia care. They even offer support services for family members, including support groups for those interested. Elderly...
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We have been very happy with our experience at The Trousdale. The managing director here is really, really good. The staff members here are all very dedicated to their residents, they do have some turnover...
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.
Photo of Scott Villa
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My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all...
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.
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Staff very attentive, very helpful. Also, very nice. I would definitely recommend them - they are Very compassionate, caring and very helpful when you need something. Also, help you when your loved one is...
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.
Willow Creek specializes in long term care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.HistoryEstablished in 2006.As one opens the gate into Willow Creek’s enclosed patio scented with pear trees, a spacious community comes to life.Wide hallways and outdoor walking paths make...
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The administrators are so caring and go out of their way. When you call them, they always know the answers to what care has been given. They are all so caring and loving there. I wish I had placed my dad...
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.
Oak Creek is nestled in a hillside setting bordered by beautiful trees and lush greenery.Admiring the aviary, smelling the herbal garden, and appreciating the colors of the raised flowerbeds all enhance our residents’ experience wandering around the secured grounds. The large flat patio has...
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Photo of Cadence Millbrae by Cogir
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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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Photo of Vaca Valley Living
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They were extremely helpful during the stressful move in time and also during my Dads last days. Absolutely no complaints with this home. They were fantastic during an extremely difficult time.
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.
The care at Vaca Valley Living starts from the heart. We are dedicated to serve and care for eachresident as a family member. Vaca Valley Living provides residential care for seniors with age-related cognitive impairment, specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.Vaca Valley Living will give...
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Photo of Healdsburg Senior Living
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Very nice staff and management despite a change in ownership going on. They were all gentle with my mother during her last days and they were very sympathetic to me. I would recommend this facility (now...
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.
INDEPENDENT LIVINGApartments are rented on a monthly basis. Our studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are fully carpeted, with individual climate control and emergency call systems. At Healdsburg Senior Living, you will enjoy the privacy of your own individual apartment within a community of...
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Photo of Vine Ridge at Cloverdale
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My loved one has been there since it opened. The staff has taken great care of my mother thru all the COVID shut down, no tenants, etc. Things are looking up with more residents. They need more variety of...
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.
Vine Ridge is a luxury senior community offering assisted living and memory care. Designed with simple elegance and a holistic approach, we can enable you to stay engaged in all facets of life. With intercom alert systems and safety measure in place, we offer our residents a nonintrusive...
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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 Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame
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Staff is great. All very very friendly. Two of the nurses are so sweet too. The receptionist(s) are always so helpful. Facilities: we (his family) really like it here. Vey clean, modern and easy to park....
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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Silverado is a beautiful home. It is always clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and attentive to the residents. The activities are fun and the residents really seem to enjoy them. The level of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
Photo of Sonoma Grove
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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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[name removed] didn't feel residents were friendly/wouldn't engage w/him, on the positive side - the staff were very kind and helpful. This is for respite care.
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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My wife and I are staying here and the location is great it's right downtown. We are in the independent living and they come clean our room once a week and do the linens. They have lots of daily activities...
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.
Situated between Berkeley and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa county, Merrill Gardens proudly offers senior living for the Lamorinda area in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Enjoy being centrally located within walking distance to local shops, restaurants and art galleries. The Lafayette Library and...
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Photo of The Watermark by the Bay
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The layout is beautiful, clean and bright. The studio apartment is a nice size, and they provided us with a wardrobe closet, chair, lamp, end table, and a full-size bed (since there was no twin available)....
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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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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Photo of Muirwoods Memory Care
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A few more activities for men even as simple as Sports on TV with someone rooting on teams to make men feel somewhat involved. Chair exercises? A little more not necessarily one on one but individual...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Muirwoods Memory Care is a unique place where people experiencing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are offered the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life. People don't lose their humanitywhen they lose their memory skills. What people with dementia lose is their ability to live comfortably...
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All 5 except activities, which they are working on, a 4. I do not know about care as we are in independent living and we are quite separated from the assisted living. The food is great! Our building is new...
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 Ivy at Golden Gate
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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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Photo of Brookdale San Ramon
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I would say 5 for all but the food which was just ok. Maybe a 3 for food. But they were so accommodating for our mom. Whatever she wanted they would bring her like ice cream etc. They were all very friendly...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $5,804 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $5,499 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Marin County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Marin County, CA
$5,804/mo

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

Marin County, CA
$5,804/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

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

$5,806/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,804/mo

Nursing homes costs in Marin County, CA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Marin County 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: Marin County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarin County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,804/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$4,371/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,806/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$5,253/mo$4,509/mo$4,024/mo
Nursing Homes
Marin County, CA:$5,804/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$4,918/mo
California:$4,371/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$5,806/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,253/mo
California:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Marin County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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

Nursing homes cost trends in Marin County, CA

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marin County, CA$6,795/mo$6,708/mo+1.3%
California$5,914/mo$5,603/mo+5.5%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Marin County, CA
2024 average cost:$6,795/mo
2023 average cost:$6,708/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,603/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Marin County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Marin County

Good Neighbor Care Vacaville

5.0
mom is happy at Pacifica which is very important. The staff is wonderful, caring and pleasant. I admire all of the care takers and appreciate all they do. Mom likes her meals and all of the activities. Pacifica is clean, the grounds are nice and it is great place for those live there. Thank you ...
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Atria Park of Lafayette

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

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

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

Marin County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County nursing homes 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 care services in Marin County 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 Marin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.5%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.9%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.8%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marin County 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 Marin County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marin County 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 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
23.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County 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 Marin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County 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 Marin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marin County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Tamalpais Creek, Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care and Windchime of Marin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Marin County, California. See full list of communities.
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