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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marin County, CA

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Assisted living costs in Marin County average about $7,869 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 458 communities in Marin County. Our detailed directory has 5107 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sonoma, Petaluma and San Rafael.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Lakeview Lodge
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.
Photo of Antioch Care Home III
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Vera Manor
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vera Manor is a professionally operated and managed assisted living facility that is located in Redwood City, California. Our facility is located in a prime area and close to Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Our 20 years plus experience taking care of the elderly is our guarantee that we provide high...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Golden Hills Home Care
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Hills Home Care is committed in giving the highest quality of care, setting a standard of excellence in the residential care profession. We offer a serene and peaceful environment that fully accommodates everyone's personal needs, as well as the luxury of feeling right at your...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
As a caring and loving team, we pledge to assist and encourage our residents to attain optimum function of their natural faculties for the full enjoyment of their golden years. Our ultimate goal is to become the extended family of each resident and their loved ones. Our home-like facility helps...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Red Roses Care Home Red Roses Care Home is a residential care home located in beautiful Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Our community is located in a charming neighborhood with plenty of parks nearby. We are also conveniently located to shops, restaurants and a top rated hospital....
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We chose Welcome Home Senior Residence because of the recommendation of A Place for Mom. We called them and had a visit set up when our granddaughter went for the visit she really liked it and thought it was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome Home Senior Residence is a corporation owned facilities.   Our goal is to provide upscale environment and professional service to the residents.  Our staffs are experienced in all levels of Dementia, etc.  We are licensed to provide care for dementia and Hospice...
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Cost of assisted living in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $7,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Petaluma, CA with an average of $6,368 per month.

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Marin County, CA
$7,869/mo

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Marin County, CA
$7,869/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,869/mo
$8,747/mo

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,270/mo
Studio
$5,441/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,190/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.
Assisted Living$7,869/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,747/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$5,058/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$7,869/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$8,747/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,058/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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

Assisted living cost trends in Marin County, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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 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
Marin County, CA$6,893/mo$6,217/mo+10.9%
California$5,921/mo$5,519/mo+7.3%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Marin County, CA
2024 average cost:$6,893/mo
2023 average cost:$6,217/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,921/mo
2023 average cost:$5,519/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marin County, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Marin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marin County

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

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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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

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

Marin County review score based on 825 family reviews

8.3
Review score458 facilities825 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 825 reviews of 458 Marin County assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

8.3
Marin County, CA458 facilities
7.6
8.3

Review subcategories for Marin County assisted living

When assisted living 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 825 reviews of 458 Marin County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marin County resident and family assisted living 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
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.4
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.3
3.3
Meals & dining
3.1
3.0
Activities
3.0
3.0
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Marin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
47.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marin County assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marin County assisted living

Assisted living 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
16.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
28.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County assisted living

Our assisted living 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
23.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living 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
30.3%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Marin County protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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