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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nicasio, CA

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Memory care in Nicasio 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 Nicasio is about $8,617 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 256 communities, read 5193 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Rohnert Park, San Rafael and Petaluma.

Nicasio Memory Care Facilities | 5193 Reviews

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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.
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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.
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They loved it there. It is independent living. Each room had it's own little kitchen and a microwave but they ate meals in the dining room. the service was nice and they had a lot of activities going on. It...
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
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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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I moved my sister here from out-of-state and the transition from her former situation has been nothing but positive. The facility is small and home-like but big enough to have a variety of activities and...
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.
Walnut Creek Willows is located in the outskirts of Walnut Creek,California facing beautiful Mt. Diablo. We are dedicated in providing a friendly and comfortable living environment for our residents. We create a "home away from home" setting for our residents. We provide personalized care to our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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.
Jones Rest Home is a senior living community located in San Leandro, CA offering assisted living services.Schedule a tour with us to learn more!
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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, 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 Concord Royale
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.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for San Leandro provides exceptional care in a modern, safe and therapeutic environment. Our team of rehabilitation, skilled nursing and medical professionals work together to provide a personal plan of treatment to meet the individual needs of every patient 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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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.
Quail Creek is a boutique style assisted living community of 40 one-bedroom apartments, located in Paradise Valley Estates, a private, gated continuing care retirement community. Our all-inclusive monthly fee makes expenses predictable and includes many services that others add as extras. We also...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Diana's Care Home is an assisted living community in Hayward, an east bay suburban region of the San Francisco Bay area. With just over 150,000 people, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the bay area. Hayward has its own executive airport and knows how to entertain its visitors with broad...
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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing 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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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We are very so happy with Pacifica. The staff is very caring and there are many activities and events for my mom and the other residents. Its keep very clan and friendly.
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.
We care only for people with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, and we know that our residents have very special needs. At Good Neighbor Care, our program of care and the design of our homes come together to meet those needs in a comfortable, safe setting. Like our resident’s former homes, ours have a...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Nicasio, CA

The average cost of senior living in Nicasio is $8,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Petaluma, CA with an average of $7,600 per month.

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

Nicasio, CA
$8,617/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,617/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,469/mo
Studio
$8,144/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,730/mo

Senior living costs in Nicasio 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: Nicasio, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNicasio, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Nicasio, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Nicasio, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Nicasio, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Nicasio, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Nicasio 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 average 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
Nicasio, CA$7,634/mo$7,886/mo-3.2%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Nicasio, CA
2024 average cost:$7,634/mo
2023 average cost:$7,886/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Nicasio

Recent reviews for memory care in Nicasio

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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Nicasio review score based on 846 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 846 reviews of 256 Nicasio memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nicasio 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

Nicasio review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Nicasio, CA256 facilities
7.7
San Francisco, CA164 facilities
8.7
Concord, CA135 facilities

Review subcategories for Nicasio 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 846 reviews of 256 Nicasio memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nicasio 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.
Nicasio, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.0
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Nicasio memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicasio memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicasio, 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 Nicasio 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 Nicasio that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nicasio, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.3%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nicasio 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 Nicasio Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nicasio, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nicasio 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 Nicasio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicasio, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.6%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicasio 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 Nicasio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nicasio, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.6%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
47.7%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicasio 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 Nicasio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nicasio, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Nicasio

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