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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sonoma County, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sonoma County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Sonoma County, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Sonoma County or another care type is right for you. Browse 22 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sonoma County.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Railroad Square District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Zinfandel, Bloomfield and St. Helena.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Sonoma County, CA
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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
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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.
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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[name removed], the Health and Wellness Director, is fantastic, and gives me the majority of my confidence in having a parent there. [name removed] and [name removed] as well are incredible people that have...
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.
You've been reliable and responsible for your entire adult life, making a living, making a home, raising a family and ensuring everything, and everyone, was taken care of. Well, now, it's your time. Time to play. Time to re-ignite an old passion. Time to approach each new day as an adventure....
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[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
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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.
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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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.
Nestled in the heart of California Wine Country, in Northern California, Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa offers residents unparalleled services and amenities for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents will enjoy over 4 acres of meticulously designed grounds and gardens. Our community...
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Our experience with Terraces at Fountain Grove has been a very good one, so far! The staff here is friendly and professional, and I really appreciate how accommodating they are when it comes to staying in...
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.
In the lovely city of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, is the luxurious Independent/Assisted Living Community, Fountaingrove Lodge and Terraces Memory Care. This hidden gem is nestled in nature between a California Oak Tree Grove and a beautifully manicured golf course, the Fountaingrove...
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The food is sub-standard. They are short staffed and can take awhile to follow up on requests. I would only recommend them because I don't think you'd see much difference in other facilities, unless we paid...
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.
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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Villa Capri is a very nice facility. We feel that my loved one is receiving good care there. They have not been good at helping us navigate his emotional response to being there, such as how to answer his...
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.
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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Unlike the 2 reviews listed, I actually live here. Yes the "rules" covering dining change... no progress without change. The wait staff are young people ( the pay scale has just been raised to the highest...
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.
Experience Fountaingrove Lodge, the nation's first active and independent LGBT retirement community offering five-star services and amenities with a continuum of care in the heart of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's wine country. You will find an inviting, supportive and active resort lifestyle,...
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Our mother has been at Vineyard for 14 months and she has thrived there. After 11 years since diagnosis her dementia has plateaued and there has been no noticeable decline in over a year. The staff is...
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Varenna is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 29-acre campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Varenna provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle promotes independence which is enhanced by an array of...
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My father is doing well at this community. The staff do all they are suppose to for my father. It is a clean facility and they maintain my father's room. The meals are good for my dad. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Mirabel Lodge 'Aging with dignity' Mirabel Lodge is a 31 bed Residential Care Facility For The Elderly providing senior living in comfort, love and style in a 9000 square foot home situated on approximately 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Mirabel Lodge is a offers a...
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Head and shoulders above the others. The staff is attentive well trained and cares a great deal, always available to assist when needed. Beautiful well maintained grounds for the enjoyment of all, with lots...
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.
Primrose was created by John Wotring as a means to care for his parents who both have Alzheimer's. It arose from the love in John's heart for his mom and dad. Our goal is to create an environment that supports and nurtures the well being of those with memory loss. Our programs are individually...
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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: 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.
Hanna House, a family owned and operated facility, has been providing quality care since 1992. We have created a “home away from home” for our residents. Our home are beautifully decorated, with a warm and cozy feel that is apparent the moment you walk through the door. As part of the extended...
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Cost of nursing homes in Sonoma County, CA
The average cost of senior living in Sonoma County is $5,874 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverado Resort, CA with an average of $5,330 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sonoma County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sonoma County, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sonoma County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sonoma County
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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Clearwater at Sonoma Hills in Rohnert Park, CA
4.6
I looked at 4 different assisted living facilities and Clearwater at Sonoma Hills was the first that we toured and they set the bar high. When you walk in, you feel like you are at a Marriott hotel. It is only 2 years old so it is more modern and has amenities that other places do not have. For ...
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Villa Capri in Santa Rosa, CA
4.8
It's very pricey but if you can afford it then I would recommend it, unless your loved one is a foodie. Complaints about the food from day one. Best suited mom, more like a resort. Loved the staff. Friendly and caring. Beautiful environment.
Sonoma County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sonoma County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
68.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Paulin Creek, Muirwoods Memory Care and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sonoma County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Sonoma County, California. See the full list.
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