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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mill Valley, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Mill Valley, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Mill Valley, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Mill Valley incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mill Valley memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mill Valley, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Drake Terrace
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2020 Floor plans available
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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: 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.
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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What I like most is the staff's responsiveness to our requests and specific needs for my Mom. Each resident is cared for and loved in the way that works best for them. My mom is enjoying the activities,...
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.
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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The staff at Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care is very attentive and kind. My mom's room and laundry are always clean. The communication with the family about events and any issues is superb. The move 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.
Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care is a full-service, pet friendly senior community for those touched by Dementia, along with hospice care and respite care. Housed in a former boutique hotel in a residential area of sunny San Rafael. With easy access to the top healthcare facilities, Napa & Sonoma...
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44 Floor plans available
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Vincent
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1010 Floor plans available
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Both of my parents recently moved into Oakmont of San Rafael from out of state. We spent more than a year looking at places, and I have learned that it is alllll about the people. Many places are beautiful...
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
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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.
  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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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.
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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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.
Bello Gardens Assisted Living is located at 46 Mariposa Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960. The services provided consist of independent living, respite care, memory care, hospice care and assisted living. We are known for our beautiful landscape blended with a Mediterranean concept. We provide...
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My mother seems happier, and looks much better. So far, we are very pleased.
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.
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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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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Photo of St Michael's
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.
Photo of AlmaVia of San Rafael
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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...
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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...
Photo of Heritage on the Marina, a CCRC
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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Mill Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mill Valley is $5,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corte Madera, CA with an average of $5,744 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mill Valley, CA vs. nearby cities

Mill Valley, CA
$5,758/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mill Valley, CA vs. the state and national average

Mill Valley, CA
$5,758/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mill Valley vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,758/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mill Valley, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,597/mo
Studio
$6,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,894/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,443/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mill Valley over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Mill Valley

Recent reviews for memory care in Mill Valley

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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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

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

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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Mill Valley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mill Valley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley 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
58.8%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
94.1%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mill Valley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.6%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mill Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mill Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mill Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mill Valley, California. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Mill Valley, California. See the full list.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Mill Valley, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley, California ranges from $1095 to $16600. The average Memory Care cost in Mill Valley, California is $5,729. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mill Valley, California typically starts at $1095. 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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