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If your loved one needs memory care in Marin County, A Place for Mom can help. With 290 memory care facilities in Marin County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Marin County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Marin County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Marin County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fishermans Wharf, Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason and Union Street.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Novato, Sebastopol and Pinole.
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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.
Quail Creek is a boutique style assisted living community of 40 one-bedroom apartments, located in Paradise Valley Estates, a private, gated continuing care retirement community. Our all-inclusive monthly fee makes expenses predictable and includes many services that others add as extras. We also...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for San Leandro provides exceptional care in a modern, safe and therapeutic environment. Our team of rehabilitation, skilled nursing and medical professionals work together to provide a personal plan of treatment to meet the individual needs of every patient and...
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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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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We are very so happy with Pacifica. The staff is very caring and there are many activities and events for my mom and the other residents. Its keep very clan and friendly.
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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.
We care only for people with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, and we know that our residents have very special needs. At Good Neighbor Care, our program of care and the design of our homes come together to meet those needs in a comfortable, safe setting. Like our resident’s former homes, ours have a...
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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.
Diana's Care Home is an assisted living community in Hayward, an east bay suburban region of the San Francisco Bay area. With just over 150,000 people, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the bay area. Hayward has its own executive airport and knows how to entertain its visitors with broad...
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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing 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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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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.
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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.
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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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My mother stayed here from 2014 through 2016. I'm so grateful my mother had occasion to live at such a beautiful place, knowing what good care and love they showed her. I could always see how happy she was....
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
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.
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.
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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The Reutlinger is an outstanding facility. High standards are the hall mark of success for this facility as they abound in all areas of operation.
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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.
Cost of memory care in Marin County, CA
The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $5,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $5,421 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Marin County, CA vs. nearby counties
Marin County, CA
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Marin County, CA vs. the state and national average
Marin County, CA
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Marin County vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Marin County, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Marin County
Recent reviews for memory care in Marin County
Sonoma Grove
4.5
It has been wonderful for my parents - my wheelchair-using mom and dad who needs memory care. Very important for them to stay together in the same room and SonomaGrova was able to accommodate it.
The staff is excellent, treating parents with total respect and sensitivity.
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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The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA
4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Marin County review score based on 785 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 785 reviews of 254 Marin County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Marin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Marin County review score compared against nearby cities
8.2
Marin County, CA254 facilities
6.6
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA19 facilities
6.6
Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA22 facilities
Review subcategories for Marin County memory care
When memory care 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 785 reviews of 254 Marin County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Marin County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Marin County, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Marin County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Marin County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Marin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.2%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Marin County memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Marin County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marin County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Marin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Marin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
39%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Marin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marin County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhills Care Home, Oakmont of Montecito and The Inn on Villa Lane are the top-rated memory care facilities near Marin County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 290 memory care facilities near Marin County, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Marin County, California are Greenhills Care Home, Sunrise of San Mateo and Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 290 memory care facilities near you in Marin County, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Marin County, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Marin County, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Marin County, California ranges from $695 to $16600. The average Memory Care cost in Marin County, California is $5,788. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Marin County, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Marin County
- Novato, California
- Sebastopol, California
- Pinole, California
- Sausalito, California
- Richmond, California
- San Rafael, California
- Mill Valley, California
- Greenbrae, California
- San Geronimo, California
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, California
- Tiburon, California
- Rohnert Park, California
- Corte Madera, California
- Fairfax, California
- San Anselmo, California
- Verano, California
- Kentfield, California
- Petaluma, California
- Bodega Bay, California
- Point Reyes Station, California
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