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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Marin County, CA

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Memory care in Marin County 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 Marin County is about $6,244 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 281 communities, read 4633 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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22 Floor plans available
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Cleaning of room and balcony was sub par - food was boring and on repeat - low on staff - having said that, staff that was there was very kind which is why we kept my mother there. She wasn't a big eater, so...
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.
Home Comforts with Luxury AmenitiesSome seniors might think retirement means falling asleep in an armchair and counting down the minutes until your next television program comes on. But that doesn’t have to be your experience. Instead of settling for a life of isolation and boredom, you can...
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5 stars for staff, quality of care, food, room activities, parking for residents and visitors, it's visitor-friendly. There is wifi and tv. Need more staff on day shift. Often have to wait a long time 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.
Bellara Living offers a vibrant and welcoming community, beginning with our serene, oasis-inspired courtyard—an ideal setting to relax with friends, enjoy live entertainment, or dine al fresco under twinkling lights with a chef-crafted meal.Our experience extends indoors to a sunlit bistro where...
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Excellent staff, chef is extremely thoughtful and will make personalized meals upon request. Extremely clean throughout, diligent services of care, adequate room size and appropriate support. Beautiful view...
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.
Ivy Park at Oakland Hills is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a the picturesque region of the eastern part of Oakland, California. Situated near Interstate 580, Ivy Park is just minutes from Highland Hospital, charming commercial districts, gourmet restaurants and boutique shops ....
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The food is excellent, the grounds are well kept. There are many activities. The staff is friendly. But they are short staffed so the response is slow and there are gaps in the service.
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.
Make a lifelong commitment to living well with Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, an assisted living & memory care community in Rohnert Park offering 94 well-appointed apartment homes with both private and shared living options. Our community encourages residents to live a purposeful life by...
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My brother had severe dementia and we lived out of state. We had him in a previous placement in Marin that was over twice as expensive and felt very impersonal and corporate while raising the rates on us and...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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22 Floor plans available
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The staff members are very kind and caring. From the executive director to the staff, everyone is hands-on with the residents. They are proactive and attentive to the residents. And their one-bedroom...
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.
Cozy Comforts and Resort LuxuriesYou should never have to choose between the comforts of home and quality care when you can have both here at our assisted living and memory care community.Located in some of the beautiful and renowned scenery in the country, you can feel right at home among cozy...
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Overall the activities are good. The caregivers here are excellent. The food is absolutely terrible. I have a lovely room. I found this community because it was in my personal neighborhood, a few block away.
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.
Ivy Park at Belmont is a quaint senior living community tucked away in the serene community of Belmont, California. Ivy Park is perfectly nestled between the vibrant cities of San Francisco and San Jose and residents can experience a tranquil tight-knit community while still enjoying convenient...
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They are very accommodating. My Dad had some unique requirements/constraints that not every facility could accommodate. We were blessed they were able to have a space for my Dad. The place has a great family...
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.
With the classic California ambiance of a Mission-style lodge, Atria Valley View is a vibrant assisted living community nestled in the hills of Walnut Creek, conveniently located near downtown, shopping, banking and the John Muir Medical Center.Recently redeveloped to create strong indoor-outdoor...
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My father has just passed the 2 year mark since entering the facility. Since [name removed] and her newly appointed staff have recently assumed management and supervisory positions at the facility, my father...
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.
Located in Vacaville, California, Vacaville Memory Care provides specialized care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The community offers a safe, secure, and supportive environment designed to promote independence, comfort, and dignity.Residents benefit from...
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excessive staff turnover. Food was great initially, after several staffing changes the food has declined. Continued price increases but quality in general has diminished from when our family member moved in....
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.
Emerald Valley offers 48 assisted living apartments with a variety of floor plans, full service bar/bistro, luxury spa and salon, wellness and fitness center, on-site, state-of-the-art movie theatre, outdoor terrace and so much more.Emerald Valley offers Luxury Studio Apartment, Private Terrace,...
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Photo of Atria at Foster Square
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2626 Floor plans available
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They were great. Friendly, kind, patient, welcoming, very personal. I recommend them to others. It was a good spot for my parents because my dad is healthy but my mom has Alzheimer's. They can both live...
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.
Atria at Foster Square residents enjoy contemporary, upscale surroundings in the heart of Foster Square, a new residential and retail neighborhood in Foster City just south of San Francisco. The community’s central location puts older people within easy walking distance of boutiques, cafés and...
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The staff is excellent and provides outstanding care. The community also offers excellent amenities and a variety of things to do. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their...
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.
Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...
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5 overall. Mom loves the food, there are many choices at every meal. The staff and nursing personal are excellent and take very good care of my mothers medical and personal needs when assistance is...
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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Overall experience has been positive. Food was better when my mom moved in but there was a change in c h ef so food not as good. However, there is a good selection of food. Help is generally good but a...
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.
Oakmont of Montecito is a beautiful retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all nearby. In our retirement community, where friends and...
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The Tiffany Court staff is wonderful to my Mom. My Mom needed assisted living with memory care, and Tiffany Court at Kingston is the unicorn for our family. Private rooms with private bathrooms and...
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.
TIFFANY COURT is a unique assisted living community, located in the heart of beautiful Walnut Creek. Our intimate size, elegant homelike environment, and unsurpassed location make Tiffany Court the number one choice for seniors in Contra Costa County. Tiffany Court resident independence is...
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Our father moved in a few years ago, and we couldn’t be any happier with our decision. The facility is clean, the food is good and the management team has been consistent. We can call the executive director...
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 Best Value in San Ramon Senior LivingDiscovery Commons in San Ramon, located in San Ramon, California, is a retirement community offering exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care in an intimate and tranquil park-like wellness setting. Considered one of the East Bay’s premier boutique...
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The staff that works there are very knowledgeable about what you need for loved ones with dementia. They are attentive, caring and very much there for their resident. The facility is extremely clean, well...
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.
Mercy Retirement and Care Center is an assisted living community located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County and home to over 413,000 people. Oakland is a wonderful city with lots of businesses, shopping, sporting events, restaurants and stores. Residents will enjoy Bay area views, shopping...
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I've been thrilled with the care so far! It's a bustling environment - active with friendly & caring care-givers, offering a huge range of activities. The other residents are actively involved -- way beyond...
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 Kensington at Walnut Creek, San Francisco Bay area community is nestled a beautiful residential neighborhood walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The gracious community features 178 spacious apartments. Our manicured grounds, gardens, courtyards, and fountains enhance the community....
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From day one the staff has been very friendly and accommodating. The facility is beautiful, food is very good, and a lovely garden patio area. Many activities available every day. Would highly recommend...
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.
Oakmont of Concord is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with beautiful views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Enjoy Concord’s natural wonders through its extensive park system and close proximity to the breathtaking Markham Nature Park and...
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What we like the most about the community is their caring and compassionate staff. Team spirit all the way around. Clean and well maintained facility. I lost both my parents this year and their final stay...
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 Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...
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Vista Prado is a wonderful facility. After a long search through many inattentive and depressing homes, finding this family-owned gem was a relief. The staff is genuinely caring and attentive. They offer...
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.
Vista Prado is a secured community specializing in Memory Care assisted living services. Under new ownership, Vista Prado is in the heart of vibrant Vallejo, California and recently underwent a major multi-phase renovation to enhance and upgrade every aspect of community living including interior...
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The building itself in its woodland setting is warm, full of light and lovely. The staff and residents are welcoming and friendly. The meals are excellent. This is WAY different from the other glass and...
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.
Imagine waking up in your own peaceful and private residence with soft sunlight streaming through your window. After pouring a warm cup of coffee, you can walk outside and admire some of the most breathtaking scenery known to man. In the heart of majestic redwood trees that surround the daily...
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Everyone was extremely thorough and friendly. The rooms are very nice, staff wonderful, lots of activities to engage the residents. The food in the main restaurant is excellent as is the food on the memory...
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.
Oakmont of Burlingame is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Oakmont provides residents and their...
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In summary , no need for me to write more for San Leandro as senior living has been recognize as one of the Best of senior living in San Leandro for many years in the past and it tells you alot about this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Home to San Leandro Senior Living! We are located in the cozy downtown section of San Leandro below the Oakland foothills. With the cool evening breeze off the San Francisco Bay, you can sit outside in the patio courtyard and enjoy a beautiful Bay Area evening.San Leandro Senior Living...
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Everyone is super friendly and there are enough activities to satisfy anyone's desires for different things to keep busy. They also give you space to be alone when you need that.
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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Cost of memory care in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $6,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $5,957 per month.

Memory care costs in Marin County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Marin County, CA
$6,244/mo

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

Marin County, CA
$6,244/mo
U.S. national average
$5,057/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,244/mo

Memory care costs in Marin County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,386/mo
Studio
$8,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,739/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,103/mo

Senior living costs in Marin County 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: Marin County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarin County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,244/mo$5,550/mo$5,057/mo
Assisted Living$5,243/mo$4,545/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$5,365/mo$4,776/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$6,244/mo
California:$5,550/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$5,243/mo
California:$4,545/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,365/mo
California:$4,776/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Marin County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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

Memory care cost trends in Marin County, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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$7,314/mo$7,275/mo+0.5%
California$6,687/mo$6,407/mo+4.4%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Marin County, CA
2024 average cost:$7,314/mo
2023 average cost:$7,275/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
California
2024 average cost:$6,687/mo
2023 average cost:$6,407/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Marin County

Recent reviews for memory care in Marin County

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.

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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The Ivy 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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Marin County review score based on 829 family reviews

8.1
Review score244 facilities829 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 829 reviews of 244 Marin County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Marin County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Marin County, CA244 facilities

Review subcategories for Marin County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 829 reviews of 244 Marin County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Marin County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Marin County, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.2
3.7
Staff
3.5
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.5
Value for cost*
3.2
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Marin County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County memory care 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 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 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
63.9%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.2%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.8%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.3%
69.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marin County 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 Marin County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.7%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.7%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marin County 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 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
29.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.1%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County 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 Marin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
48%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County 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 Marin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marin County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.1%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in Marin County

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 Marin County protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Aldersly, a CCRC, Atria Tamalpais Creek and Oakmont of Novato are the top-rated memory care facilities near Marin County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 281 memory care facilities near Marin County, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Marin County, California are Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Harbor at Hillsdale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 281 memory care facilities near you in Marin County, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Marin County, 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 Marin County, 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 Marin County, California ranges from $695 to $19600. The average Memory Care cost in Marin County, California is $6,244. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Marin County, California typically starts at $695. 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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