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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tomales, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Tomales 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 Tomales, 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 Tomales or another care type is right for you. Browse 274 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Tomales.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Railroad Square District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Point Reyes Station, Inverness Park and Bivalve.

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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill
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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.
Photo of Adobe House of Petaluma
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.
Photo of Med - USA Residential Care Facility
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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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.
Photo of Hanna House Ridley
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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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Photo of Bella Vista Village
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 Care Meridian
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.
Photo of Golden Living Center of Sonoma
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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...

Cost of nursing homes in Tomales, CA

The average cost of senior living in Tomales is $5,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calistoga, CA with an average of $5,398 per month.

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

Tomales, CA
$5,680/mo
$5,852/mo

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

Tomales, CA
$5,680/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,697/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,680/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,452/mo
Studio
$6,219/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,385/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Tomales 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: Tomales, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTomales, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,680/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,067/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,697/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,128/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Tomales, CA:$5,680/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Tomales, CA:$5,067/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Tomales, CA:$5,697/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Tomales, CA:$5,128/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Tomales, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Tomales 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
Tomales, CA$6,429/mo$6,383/mo+0.7%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Tomales, CA
2024 average cost:$6,429/mo
2023 average cost:$6,383/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Tomales

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tomales

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.

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Tomales nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tomales nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tomales, 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 Tomales 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 Tomales that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tomales, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.4%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tomales 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 Tomales Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tomales, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tomales 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 Tomales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tomales, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tomales 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 Tomales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tomales, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tomales 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 Tomales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tomales, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
0.5%
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