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The cost of independent living in Northwood Heights is about $5,507 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 282 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Northwood Heights Independent Living Facilities | 282 Reviews

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Photo of Brookdale Paulin Creek
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44 Floor plans available
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have a lot of good activities for the residents and the facility is very clean/well kept. The only down side I see is the price but you get a lot with it.
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.
Good Times, Good CompanyIf you have higher expectations of your golden years than a standard senior living community, look no further. Nestled among historic redwoods and stunning views of Sonoma County vineyards, your new community gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be...
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11 Floor plan available
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5 overall. Mom loves the food, there are many choices at every meal. The staff and nursing personal are excellent and take very good care of my mothers medical and personal needs when assistance is...
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.
You've been reliable and responsible for your entire adult life, making a living, making a home, raising a family and ensuring everything, and everyone, was taken care of. Well, now, it's your time. Time to play. Time to re-ignite an old passion. Time to approach each new day as an adventure....
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Photo of Solstice at Santa Rosa
2020 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.8
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It's worth shortlisting and do the visit and lunch. Great for independent living. I would recommend but only if they were looking for independent living. If there is a greater level of care needed, there are...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Solstice Senior Living at Santa Rosa is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging independent senior living community in the heart of Santa Rosa. As we are located at the base of Cloverleaf Horse Ranch, you’ll enjoy gorgeous views of the adjacent vineyard from your window or take a stroll on our walking...
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I would definitely recommend this place to people that may be in or out of skilled nursing or those in a couple where one has current or likely future skilled nursing needs, since they have assisted living,...
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.
Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa is a luxurious senior community located in desirable Northeast Santa Rosa, California. Our campus is set on 5 acres offering stunning views and breathtaking sunsets. We have an ideal location in Sonoma County near local shopping, dining and medical facilities. We...
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Very nice staff and management despite a change in ownership going on. They were all gentle with my mother during her last days and they were very sympathetic to me. I would recommend this facility (now...
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.
The Ridge at Healdsburg is a vibrant, modern community designed with care and attention to detail. Our dining area is bright, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying meals in a friendly atmosphere. Every corner of our building is meticulously maintained, reflecting the pride we take in creating a...
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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.
Santa Rosa Hills Senior LivingNestled in the heart of California Wine Country, in Northern California, Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living offers residents unparalleled services and amenities for Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents will enjoy over 4 acres of meticulously designed grounds and...
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I cannot say enough about the facility and staff at 5 palms. [name removed] and her family run a top-notch Place and Treated my mother with the upmost respect and dignity In the last month of her life. 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.
Five Palms Care Home is in Santa Rosa, California and is an assisted living facility that is one of the top in the area. We provide a number of amenities that can make life more comfortable for you or a loved one. From the delicious meals that are prepared fresh daily to the rehabilitation center...
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Experience delivered what was needed at the time. Was looking for a place to take care of mother post-stroke while everyone was out of town for a wedding.
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.
The Lodge at Piner Road is Santa Rosa's newest assisted living and memory care community. We will offer 3 meals daily, all utilities (except phone), Wi-Fi, cable TV, weekly housekeeping, linen service, laundry service, scheduled transportation and a full-time activities program. We are located...
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My father is doing well at this community. The staff do all they are suppose to for my father. It is a clean facility and they maintain my father's room. The meals are good for my dad. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Mirabel Lodge 'Aging with dignity' Mirabel Lodge is a 31 bed Residential Care Facility For The Elderly providing senior living in comfort, love and style in a 9000 square foot home situated on approximately 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Mirabel Lodge is a offers a...
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Enso Village
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.
Photo of Orchard West Senior Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Redwood Meadows Senior Apts
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Northwood Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Northwood Heights is $5,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeport, CA with an average of $4,056 per month.

Independent living costs in Northwood Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

Northwood Heights, CA
$5,507/mo

Independent living costs in Northwood Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

Northwood Heights, CA
$5,507/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Northwood Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,817/mo
Independent Living
$5,507/mo

Independent living costs in Northwood Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,443/mo
Studio
$5,471/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,118/mo

Senior living costs in Northwood Heights 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: Northwood Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthwood Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,507/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,040/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,817/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Northwood Heights, CA:$5,507/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Northwood Heights, CA:$5,040/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Northwood Heights, CA:$5,817/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Northwood Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Northwood Heights 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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Independent living cost trends in Northwood Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Northwood Heights 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
Northwood Heights, CA$4,596/mo$4,262/mo+7.8%
California$3,675/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Northwood Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$4,596/mo
2023 average cost:$4,262/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Northwood Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Northwood Heights

Villa Capri in Santa Rosa, CA

4.4
Villa Capri is a very nice facility. We feel that my loved one is receiving good care there. They have not been good at helping us navigate his emotional response to being there, such as how to answer his questions about why he is there and when can he go home. That said, it's a beautiful, clean ...
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Mirabel Lodge in Forestville, CA

4.3
My loved one seems very happy. The residents seem very happy as well. The Mirabel Lodge is like being at home. It is very clean. There is no odors. The staff is very interactive. I am not sure about the value yet. They have great activities. Hoping that it really works out.

Arbol Residences of Santa Rosa

5.0
[name removed] the sales lead was simply amazing. I would also give high marks to A Place for Mom! Helpful. The whole process was painless. Amenities are great. Good food. Hair stylist. Social activities. Staff is super friendly and responsive.

Northwood Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northwood Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northwood Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northwood Heights independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Northwood Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northwood Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Northwood Heights independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Northwood Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northwood Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northwood Heights independent 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 independent living communities in Northwood Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northwood Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.4%
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