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Assisted living costs in Molena average about $5,741 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 717 communities in Molena. Our detailed directory has 8373 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Walnut Creek, Vacaville and Martinez.

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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My mom is doing just great there! The staff are so wonderful to her! She gets many healthy options for meals, and she has many opportunities to get involved in activities. I have no complaints about the...
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.
At Sunset Gardens Care Home, we understand that finding a palce for Mom or Dad to stay can be very emotional, and we also understand that many of the elderly need medical care on a consistent basis. Here at Sunset Gardens Care Home, we pride ourselves on having medical staff here who can look...
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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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.
Phyllis' Care Home, a micro community, is a designed living facility that is between being a independent living and nursing home facility, located in Simi Valley, CA. We have great apartment homes to let the residences feel as if they were still on their own but with constant nursing assistance...
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I like them because they seem to be very caring and they are looking after my mother very well. I like the owner as he helped me get connected with hospice. Before going to Villa, others were very...
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.
Getting quality care in old age is a necessity. Your loved one deserves the best. Villa Margarita Senior Care offers the highest quality care at a very affordable price. This is one of the most beautiful communities in all of San Jose. Residents can enjoy a number of different amenities. Villa...
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Through "A Place for Mom" my family and I found this perfect home for my mom. There are only six residents and all get excellent care and seem very happy to be where they are. I'm there very often and see...
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.
Emmanuel Home is a residential care home located in the picturesque city of Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County, California. Our beautiful city has so much to offer residents and their family members, we feature the best of California's natural landscape and mountainous regions. We also have amazing...
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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had 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.
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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.
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, 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.
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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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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, 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.
RN Care House is a senior care home micro community located in Sacramento County, California. RN Care House is specially structured to emanate a home-like ambiance, with beautiful, serene grounds that are perfect for walks and outdoor social activities. We are strategically located near a...
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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.
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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.
The Birches is the best (and safest) state-of-the-art six-bed facility in our area, according to such authorities as the head of Emergency Medicine at Redwood City's Kaiser Hospital, State Licensing's Technical Assistance Analyst, and the Palo Alto Fire Department. We are owner-occupied, and...
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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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Our father was only here for a short time but we always felt he was in great care. We can visit any time and they are great at communicating with the family. [Name removed] and his staff were great.
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.
We provide the best care for seniors who need assisted living. Our warm, friendly, family oriented atmosphere will help your loved one feel they belong. Residential care homes are private residences licensed by the state to provide for seniors a more natural living environment. Our residents come...

Cost of assisted living in Molena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Molena is $5,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davis, CA with an average of $5,151 per month.

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

Molena, CA
$5,741/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Molena, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,741/mo
$6,695/mo

Assisted living costs in Molena, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,680/mo
Studio
$4,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,609/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,868/mo

Senior living costs in Molena 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: Molena, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMolena, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,741/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,695/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,514/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Molena, CA:$5,741/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Molena, CA:$6,695/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Molena, CA:$4,514/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Molena, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Molena 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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Assisted living cost trends in Molena, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Molena 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
Molena, CA$5,722/mo$5,235/mo+9.3%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Molena, CA
2024 average cost:$5,722/mo
2023 average cost:$5,235/mo
Percent change:+9.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Molena, 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 Molena.

What families are saying about assisted living in Molena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Molena

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.

Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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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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Molena review score based on 1,383 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1383 reviews of 717 Molena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Molena 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

Molena review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Molena, CA717 facilities
8.8
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Review subcategories for Molena 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 1,383 reviews of 717 Molena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Molena 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.
Molena, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
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3.1
Activities
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3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Molena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Molena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Molena, 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 Molena 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 Molena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Molena, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Molena 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 Molena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Molena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Molena 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 Molena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Molena, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Molena 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 Molena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Molena, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Molena 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 Molena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Molena, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
31.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Molena

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 Molena protect seniors.
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Cardinal Point CCRC, A Bright Future Facility and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Molena, California. See full list of communities.
There are 717 assisted living facilities near Molena, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Molena, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Ivy Park at Sacramento and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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