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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Petaluma, CA
Memory care in Petaluma 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 Petaluma is about $5,663 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 282 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.2
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35 reviews
A few more activities for men even as simple as Sports on TV with someone rooting on teams to make men feel somewhat involved. Chair exercises? A little more not necessarily one on one but individual...
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.
Located in Petaluma, the heart of Sonoma County, Muir Woods Memory Care is uniquely and thoughtfully designed to be easy to navigate and offer protected areas for residents to enjoy. Residents at Muir Woods benefit from round-the-clock care provided by compassionate professionals who understand...
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9.9
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42 reviews
I'm a current resident who have lived at Cogir Sonoma for 7 years. My favorite thing about living here are the residents who are very friendly and the staff who are very attentive. I would highly recommend...
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.
Cogir of Sonoma features a folksy design, offering residents a taste of Southern charm in Sonoma, California. Within close proximity to serene vineyards and recreational opportunities, residents experience a balanced retirement filled with comfort and vibrancy. To help accommodate each resident’s...
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9.7
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53 reviews
My mother has been a resident at Cogir/Rohnert Park for almost 18 months. She has been very happy in her new “home”. We cannot say enough complimentary things about the entire staff. From the med techs to...
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.
Cogir of Rohnert Park reflects its name as it is located within a lovely, park-like setting, ideal for those seeking retirement surrounded by nature. The country-style community’s residents enjoy basking in the views of the redwood trees, strolling the serene courtyard, and taking a dip in the...
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9.5
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43 reviews
Very friendly and kind staff! It is pricey but the most reasonably priced we found at this caliber in the area. I wish my mom took advantage of the activities more but she is encouraged to do so by the...
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 Tamalpais Creek is an enriching senior living community in Novato that promotes independence and active lifestyles. With an event-filled social calendar and amenities like a fitness center, outdoor garden and salon and spa, our residents enjoy an environment that encourages them to remain...
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8.9
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23 reviews
Very positive experience. All staff were and are helpful and bend over backwards to give us direction and assisted care. My mother enjoys the food and the company of other residents. She attends many of the...
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.
Cogir of Napa Road fosters a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates residents’ individuality and nurtures their souls. The community recognizes that residents have unique lifestyles, so they offer tailored solutions to better meet their needs. Residents can choose from independent living,...
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7.7
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34 reviews
Good communication when looking at the place and asking questions. Afterwards, a bit confusing on who to talk to as there is no single point of contact for residents. Different people handle different...
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 Windsong of SonomaCommunity & Location Highlights:Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood with beautiful views of the Sonoma Mountains, minutes from historic downtown Petaluma, half an hour from the Sea Shore and 30 miles north of San Francisco.Our Central location provides easy...
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7.5
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6 reviews
We love the atmosphere, it is very cozy and comfortable. My mom doesn't really partake in the activities. The food is great. There have been some mishaps with her care. My mom is deaf and not very...
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.
Sonoma Grove is a family owned Assisted Living facility specializing in memory care. It is located in the heart of Wine Country, Sonoma, California.Under new management, completely remodeled in 2020We are licensed by the State of California and are surveyed under Title 22 regulations.Our...
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This facility has exceeded my expectations. Due to the recent fire in the area, I had to find a place for my Mother very quickly and they were very cooperative and flexible in getting her in. When you first...
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.
Springfield Place offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Leisure Care, who leads the industry in the development and management of retirement communities that are all about Five-Star Fun. At Springfield Place we have set...
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7.0
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13 reviews
Clearwater at Sonoma Hills is a wonderful, clean place with a friendly and caring staff. My mother has adjusted well and now calls it home (even though, of course, she would have preferred to be in her...
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...
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.
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Petaluma, CA
The average cost of senior living in Petaluma is $5,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napa, CA with an average of $5,396 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Petaluma
Recent reviews for memory care in Petaluma
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.
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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Nazareth Classic Care of Napa
5.0
My loved one thinks highly of the food. I have talked to the caregivers that assist my loved one. These caregivers call me and inform of anything going on with my loved.
I believe the staff is very friendly. The community is taking care of my loved one. I am able to drop in and see my ...
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Petaluma review score based on 74 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 12 Petaluma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Petaluma 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
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Review subcategories for Petaluma 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 74 reviews of 12 Petaluma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Petaluma 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.Petaluma, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Petaluma memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Petaluma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Petaluma 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 Petaluma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Petaluma 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 Petaluma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Petaluma 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 Petaluma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
58.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Petaluma 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 Petaluma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Petaluma, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhills Care Home, Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living and Vista Prado are the top-rated memory care facilities near Petaluma, California. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Petaluma, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Petaluma, California are Greenhills Care Home and Cogir of North Bay Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Petaluma, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, 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 Petaluma, California ranges from $1500 to $19100. The average Memory Care cost in Petaluma, California is $5,663. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Petaluma, California typically starts at $1500. 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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