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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Petaluma, CA
Assisted living costs in Petaluma average about $4,566 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 25 communities in Petaluma. Our detailed directory has 284 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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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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...
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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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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
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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.
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...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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...
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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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 assisted living in Petaluma, CA
The average cost of senior living in Petaluma is $4,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napa, CA with an average of $4,061 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Petaluma, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Petaluma
Recent reviews for assisted living in Petaluma
Silva Board and Care in Santa Rosa, CA
5.0
Considering Silva Board and Care? Our family knows it can be a difficult decision, so please, look no further.?? A rigorous Sonoma County search for the best residential senior community brought us here. Our parents gladly chose to live their lives here, together, at Silva. It was an easy ...
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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 16 Petaluma assisted living 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 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
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Review subcategories for Petaluma 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 74 reviews of 16 Petaluma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Petaluma 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.Petaluma, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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Petaluma assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Petaluma assisted living 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 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 Petaluma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Petaluma 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 Petaluma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Petaluma 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 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
37.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Petaluma 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 Petaluma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Petaluma, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Petaluma 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 Petaluma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Petaluma
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Petaluma protect seniors.
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Greenhills Care Home, Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living and Vista Prado are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Petaluma, California. See full list of communities.
There are 25 assisted living facilities near Petaluma, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Petaluma, California are Greenhills Care Home and Cogir of North Bay Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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