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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kentfield, CA

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Memory care in Kentfield offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Kentfield is about $6,188 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 85 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Kentfield Memory Care Facilities | 85 Reviews

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Photo of Windchime of Marin
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It is a Small , clean quiet facility with enough staff to care for residents. Great activity director with plenty of stimulating activities.
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.
WindChime is Marin County's specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care facility, nestled in a wooded residential area of Kentfield near the College of Marin. Our community features an award-winning dining program, landscaped gardens, a dynamic resident-centered activity program, two residential...
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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.
Aegis of Corte Madera, located in beautiful Marin County, offers exceptional assisted living services. Enjoy an afternoon cup of tea and cookies with family and friends in the bistro, watch a move in the private theater or take a stroll in our lovely garden. Aegis of Corte Madera is situated in a...
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2020 Floor plans available
8.0
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They are very communicative about the resident's status, concerns, etc. And very genuine and have the best interests of the resident and family in mind. We're very happy there.
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.
Drake Terrace allows you the freedom to express yourself as you continue to learn and grow in this enriching environment. Whether you choose Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care, you will have many opportunities to participate in the heart and soul of this vibrant community....
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Everybody there is over the top sweet and kind. The communication is amazing and they keep the place spotless. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the heart of Hamilton Field with beautiful bay and mountain views, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is a relaxed luxury senior living community located near Novato Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Terra Linda and MarinHealth Medical Center as well as Hamilton Marketplace, Vintage Oaks...
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44 Floor plans available
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Five on all categories. What we like the most about the community is their wonderful staff, very good food and the that it is a smaller facility. Yes, we would recommend Aldersly to other families and have...
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 Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care
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My aunt was with Cogir for a limited time. The staff were kind, helpful, and caring. The place was clean. The director worked with us to create the right environment for my aunt. Would recommend Cogir of San...
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.
Nestled next to Los Ranchitos Park, Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care offers a calming atmosphere that is designed just for memory care. The community features a contemporary exterior with vintage touches within its halls. Intentionally designed to provide residents a familiar, homely environment,...
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They're very kind it's very clean. The staff is very nice, but things are a little disorganized. Their refrigerators in the rooms have had many problems. They've had a bit of changing of staff and cooks....
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.
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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.
Photo of St Michael's Extended Care
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.
Here at St. MichaelÆs, we cater to residents who need a secure and safe place to spend their golden years. Our caring staff greets each resident in the morning with a smile. We offer numerous recreational activities that residents can partake in, and we encourage families to get involved as well....
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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.
  Marin Terrace, minutes north on the Hwy. 101 from San Francisco, Marin Terrace exemplifies the elegantly relaxed lifestyle of one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., Mill Valley, CA.Last year in 2005, CNN and Money magazine engaged in an exhaustive study to chose the...
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I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an...
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.
'Residents are the heart of our community.'  AlmaVia of San Rafael is a faith-based, non-profit Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) which includes independent and assisted living, as well as a specialized area for memory care called, Bridgehaven. We offer studio,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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 memory care in Kentfield, CA

The average cost of senior living in Kentfield is $6,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corte Madera, CA with an average of $6,068 per month.

Memory care costs in Kentfield, CA, vs. nearby cities

Kentfield, CA
$6,188/mo
$6,119/mo
$6,199/mo

Memory care costs in Kentfield, CA, vs. state and national averages

Kentfield, CA
$6,188/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Kentfield, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,188/mo

Memory care costs in Kentfield, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,778/mo
Studio
$7,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,481/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,635/mo

Senior living costs in Kentfield vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kentfield, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKentfield, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,188/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,781/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,560/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Kentfield, CA:$6,188/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Kentfield, CA:$4,781/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Kentfield, CA:$5,560/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Kentfield, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Kentfield 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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Memory care cost trends in Kentfield, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kentfield 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
Kentfield, CA$10,062/mo$9,873/mo+1.9%
California$6,315/mo$6,063/mo+4.2%
National$6,063/mo$5,794/mo+4.6%
Kentfield, CA
2024 average cost:$10,062/mo
2023 average cost:$9,873/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
California
2024 average cost:$6,315/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,063/mo
2023 average cost:$5,794/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kentfield

Recent reviews for memory care in Kentfield

Sonoma Grove

4.5
It has been wonderful for my parents - my wheelchair-using mom and dad who needs memory care. Very important for them to stay together in the same room and SonomaGrova was able to accommodate it. The staff is excellent, treating parents with total respect and sensitivity.

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Kentfield memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kentfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kentfield, 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 Kentfield memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Kentfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kentfield, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
92.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kentfield memory care

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 Kentfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kentfield, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kentfield memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kentfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kentfield, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kentfield memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kentfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kentfield, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kentfield memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Kentfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kentfield, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Kentfield

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Kentfield protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Windchime of Marin, Aegis Living Corte Madera and Drake Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kentfield, California. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Kentfield, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Kentfield, California is Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Kentfield, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kentfield, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Kentfield, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Kentfield, California ranges from $1775 to $19400. The average Memory Care cost in Kentfield, California is $6,188. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kentfield, California typically starts at $1775. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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