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Assisted living costs in Occidental average about $4,584 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 204 communities in Occidental. Our detailed directory has 1444 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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He is really happy at Redwood Retreat. The staff helped him settle in really well. I had such a fear of how everything would go with the transition but it all turned out very smoothly. I am been 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.
Redwood Retreat is located in Santa Rosa, CA on a spacious lot surrounded by the beautiful outdoors of Sonoma County. We offer world class, personalized care for your loved ones, and we understand the importance of a smaller, family oriented setting that provides senior citizens with the comfort...
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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, 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
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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.
Napa-Sonoma Quality Care Home is a worry-free home for your loved one located in Rohnert Park, CA. Our comfortable environment and warm staff create a personal living experience for our residents. Regular activities encourage physical and mental wellness. Located in a clean and quiet...
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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.
Varenna, one of the nations most luxurious retirement communities offering five-star services and amenities with a continuum of care in the heart of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's wine country. You will find an inviting, supportive and active resort lifestyle, located on 30 acres of exceptional...
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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.
Varenna is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 29-acre campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Varenna provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle promotes independence which is enhanced by an array of...
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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
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.
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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This place feels like home, because it is a home. I am grateful to my sister for doing the legwork and finding this place. My mom would not have been happy in an institution. But there are trained nurses on...
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.
Ana's Care Home is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, next to Annadel State Park. Our welcoming community is nestled in a peaceful residential neighborhood, close to Matanzas Creek and the Summerfield Healthcare Center. With it's...
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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.
Hoen's Care Home Hoen's Care Home is a senior care home located in the famous Santa Rosa City, California in Sonoma County. Our residence is just two miles from high-standard hospitals such as the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Proximity to reliable health centers has made it convenient for us to...
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I can not say enough about this home.My close family friend was put here after she was put on hospice.The home is very clean,well kept and my friend was there for almost 2 months and she never had skin break...
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.
Spring Creek Lodge for the Elderly was opened in 1997. Located only minutes away from Spring Lake Regional Park and Howarth Park. It's situated in a quiet, peaceful and safe residential neighborhood. Several hospitals close by facilitate a quick emergency response time. The Lodge is near public...
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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, 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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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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: 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.
Parkview Manor Parkview Manor is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Petaluma, California, in Sonoma County. Petaluma is a clean well preserved near the Sonoma Mountains. The region enjoys mild Mediterranean climate characterized by warm days and cool nights in summer. This...
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My father, 93, was living alone at home, until he fell. Common scenario. After Kaiser, he was sent to a Nursing Home for a month which was horrific experience for dad and our family. His new 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.
Hill Terrace is a senior care home that is located in the serene town of Petaluma, California in the Sonoma County. The residential care home has been designed in an apartment-like manner that encourages independence from the residents. The group home is surrounded by a very beautiful environment...
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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.
Green Acres Manor is a beautiful care home in the heart of the Sonoma Valley wine country.  We have twelve private suites available for men or women.  The rooms have all been recently updated and redocorated.  It is very much a 'home' environment with great home cooking.  We...
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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.
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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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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: 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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The experience was positive. We have nothing to complain about. Things were pretty smooth. Unfortunately our time there was pretty short, but we never worried about the cleanliness of the place or anything...
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.
Sundance Villa is a residential care home located in Novato, CA Northern Marine County. Novato City is popular for its stable and great California weather and plenty of tourist attractions. It goes without mentioning that the best thing about Novato has to be the quite affordable yet top-notch...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Occidental, CA

The average cost of senior living in Occidental is $4,584 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napa, CA with an average of $4,158 per month.

Assisted living costs in Occidental, CA, vs. nearby cities

Occidental, CA
$4,584/mo

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

Occidental, CA
$4,584/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,584/mo
$5,821/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,485/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Occidental 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: Occidental, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOccidental, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,584/mo$4,513/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,821/mo$5,478/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$5,272/mo$4,712/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Occidental, CA:$4,584/mo
California:$4,513/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Occidental, CA:$5,821/mo
California:$5,478/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Occidental, CA:$5,272/mo
California:$4,712/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Occidental, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Occidental 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 median 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
Occidental, CA$6,071/mo$5,778/mo+5.1%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Occidental, CA
2024 average cost:$6,071/mo
2023 average cost:$5,778/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Occidental, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Occidental

Recent reviews for assisted living in Occidental

Villa Capri in Santa Rosa, CA

4.8
It's very pricey but if you can afford it then I would recommend it, unless your loved one is a foodie. Complaints about the food from day one. Best suited mom, more like a resort. Loved the staff. Friendly and caring. Beautiful environment.

The Ridge at Healdsburg

5.0
[name removed] and her whole team were MAGNIFICENT! Putting on a western cowboy family party and bbq! Everyone dressed in cowboy gear [name removed] and all of us residents loved it! So fun!

Almabella Manor in Vallejo, CA

5.0
Staff is very friendly, attentive, helpful. Cost is affordable. Being in Vallejo itself allows for easy access to medical providers, prescriptions, shopping, etc.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and professional staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. For example, at Ivy Park at Piner, the staff treat residents like family, and communicate effectively with families. At Atria Tamalpais Creek, the staff go above and beyond to ensure residents fee ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents express their satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences. At Drake Terrace, the food is described as delicious, and the staff are responsive to dietary restrictions and preferences. At Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa, the meals are fresh an ...
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Variety of activities to cater to diverse interests. Communities offer a range of activities tailored to various interests, such as bingo, gardening classes, and outings to museums. At The Village at Rancho Solano, residents enjoy the beautiful grounds, while at Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living, the activity director ensures there is somet ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Families appreciate clear and consistent communication from staff about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Windsong of Sonoma, the director sets regular meetings with families, both in person and virtually. At Westmont of Pinole, the staff keep families informed about their loved ones ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the warm and inclusive atmosphere at different communities. At Atria Tamalpais Creek, staff and residents are described as friendly and supportive. At Ivy Park at Santa Rosa, the community is praised for its kindness towards residents with disabilities.
Professionally maintained living spaces and facilities. Residents and their families often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of both living spaces and common areas. At Cogir of Vallejo Hills Senior Living, the facility is described as immaculate, while at Cogir of North Bay Senior Living, the staff are praised for their diligence in maintaini ...
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Occidental review score based on 338 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 338 reviews of 161 Occidental assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Occidental 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

Occidental review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Occidental, CA161 facilities
8.1
Sebastopol, CA47 facilities
7.5
Sereno del Mar, CA21 facilities

Review subcategories for Occidental 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 338 reviews of 161 Occidental assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Occidental 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
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Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Occidental assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Occidental assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Occidental, 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 Occidental 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 Occidental 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
50.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Occidental 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 Occidental Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.4%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Occidental 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 Occidental partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Occidental, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
33.5%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Occidental 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 Occidental communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Occidental, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Occidental 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 Occidental offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Occidental, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
19.3%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Occidental

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 Occidental protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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