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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.
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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43 reviews
The day to day staff at MorningStar of Hayward is great, the administrative staff is okay. They need to hire accountants that know accounting. As for the food, sometimes it is a 2 (cold food) and sometimes...
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.
At Casa Sandoval, we promote independence through a vibrant, active and healthy senior living community.Our decisions and actions are rooted in an understanding of our residents’ needs, animated by the precepts within the MorningStar mission and core values (Casa Sandoval is managed by...
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22 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
42 reviews
Overall, it's been a good experience with the staff being prepared and responsive. We liked how small it was, how homey and personal it was and the cost was significantly less than other places
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.
Pinole Senior Village is a 72-unit residential care community for seniors with two distinct assisted living communities. Both communities offer choice of accommodations, meals, and senior focused activity programs. The Terrace, with 41 spacious studios, offers a variety of personal care services,...
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8.5
Review score
35 reviews
Improvements could be cleaning patient rooms better, especially the floor. However, yes I would recommend them to other families.
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.
Imagine waking up in your own peaceful and private residence with soft sunlight streaming through your window. After pouring a warm cup of coffee, you can walk outside and admire some of the most breathtaking scenery known to man. In the heart of majestic redwood trees that surround the daily...
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8.4
Review score
47 reviews
The team at The Village at Rancho Solano Memory care have consistent exceptional care and compassion with smiles for all their guests/clients including my wife. I’ve been quite pleased with the team at 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.
The Village at Rancho Solano is an assisted living and memory care community in Fairfield, California. Our community is tucked into the rolling hills of Solano County's wine country, boasting breathtaking views and stunning sunsets. Our residents and their families take advantage of our coveted...
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8.5
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25 reviews
Clean, safe and well ran facility with spacious rooms and good amenities at an affordable cost. Located in a neighborhood setting, off busy streets. I would highly recommend this senior living facility.
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.
When you make the decision to move to your new home with us at Entrust Senior Living of Concord, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community, you will find we are not just another senior living community.We measure our success not only by the Wellness factor, but also the Happiness factor!It has...
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8.5
Review score
57 reviews
Mom says everyone is super friendly. She likes the facilities unfortunately doesn't utilize them enough. Based on the experience we have had so far, I would recommend, this community to other families.
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.
Assisted Living and Memory Care support services for seniors. Our all-inclusive residential and care services include 24/7 staffing, three chef-prepared meals daily, weekly housekeeping, social and wellness activities, and transportation to shopping, social outings and appointments. Our...
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8.4
Review score
68 reviews
We were so happy we used a place for mom. We were lucky to be assigned to [name removed] who helped us find assisted living for our Uncle when under pressure to find housing within 3 days.She could not have...
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.
Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...
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8.3
Review score
18 reviews
There is a lot of activity options for the residents to participate in and the staff have quick response times to requests. I would recommend this community to other families, I toured all other similar...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review score
18 reviews
CARING, FRIENDLY STAFF AND ADMIN. MY PARENTS SEEMED TO HAVE SETTLED IN AND THEIR HEALTH HAS IMPROVED THRU MEALS, INTERACTION WITH OTHERS, AND ACTIVITIES. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IF YOU CAN AFFORD. FOR...
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.
Make yourself at home at the Vintage Golden Gate in San Francisco, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new resident has a unique lifestyle. So we’ve tailored solutions to match: Independent Living, for...
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8.1
Review score
7 reviews
Wonderful caring staff- My loved one loves all of the changes. The new staff are perfect and there is finally activity in the community.
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.
Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the East Bay’s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible...
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
Review score
35 reviews
It's a nice community and I know my mom is safe and has her needs attended to. We were able to get her a two bedroom-two bath with a very small kitchen that worked for her needs.
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 Sunrise Villa San Ramon! Enjoying life at Sunrise Villa San Ramon is easy. It shows in the smiles that are everywhere. Our residents take full advantage of exciting programs and outings, enjoy wonderfully prepared meals, and have every convenience of luxury accommodations. Since our...
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8.0
Review score
1 review
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 Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. Located in downtown San Francisco, Ivy Park offers fulfilling and flexible senior living with a range of services for every phase of retirement.From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul, to comprehensive assisted living and memory...
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8.0
Review score
16 reviews
The staff is friendly and seems to like their job and the community. My mom is well cared for, and is safe and happy. There are limited activities in the memory care unit, but there are understandable...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is designed to fit in with the beautiful homes in the area. Enjoy the local cafes, gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and antique shops. It's right across the street from The Ridge, a brand new upscale shopping center. The community features spacious apartments with...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
7 reviews
I would definitely recommend Lakeside Park. The staff were amazing and really paid attention to what my loved one's needs were and created activities specifically to his needs. They were all so friendly and...
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.
Lakeside Park, nestled in the scenic neighborhood of Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park, is dedicated solely to Memory Care. Everything is designed to support the full well-being of our residents experiencing memory care changes in their lives. One-bedroom and studio residences feature spacious...
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8.0
Review score
8 reviews
IThis community is unlike any other. They offer meditation, yoga, dance classes and residents are actively engaged with each other The staff is very loving and closely connected with my Mom. No one is...
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.
AgeSong WoodPark is pleased to offer AgeSongLiving's unique approach to eldercare, a rich, colorful, culturally diverse assisted living community. What makes the AgeSongLiving approach unique and especially relevant to WoodPark is our view of aging as growth and expansion. In appreciation of...
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8.0
Review score
19 reviews
The staff is wonderful, very helpful and caring. LPN's are on top of the residents' health and care needs. Other residents have been welcoming. The meals are good, although service in the dining room is...
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.
Our Burlingame location has enriched the lives of many seniors and their families throughout our 7 years in the community. Sunrise is the pioneer of gold-standard Senior Living and continues to pave the path as we celebrate our 40th year! With our Assisted Living, tiered Memory Care...
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8.0
Review score
2 reviews
I currently live in an independent living apartment. I am very pleased with the condition of my apartment, the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food. There is a lot to do here. I feel secure...
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.
Paradise Valley Estates is a 76-acre, nonprofit Life Plan Community that welcomes people age 60 and older from all walks of life. Our neighborhood, founded by military officers in 1997 and now open to others as well, is a place to enjoy your next chapter with the greatest peace of mind.The master...
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8.0
Review score
1 review
My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
4 reviews
Our experience was great with Arcadian Residential Community when our loved one was there. The community was very clean, and the staff were helpful and caring. Overall, we would recommend the community to...
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.
The Arcadian Residential Community assisted living is located in the beautiful city of Hayward. Located just 25 miles outside of San Francisco, Hayward has quiet parks with plenty of walking trails, an extensive list of culturally diverse restaurants, and numerous shops and businesses to visit....
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8.0
Review score
2 reviews
The ratio of workers to patients exceeded requirements and expectations. The staff went above and beyond in care for my dad and making my mom and all my sisters feel welcome and taken care of, even...
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.
Willow Creek specializes in long term care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.HistoryEstablished in 2006.As one opens the gate into Willow Creek’s enclosed patio scented with pear trees, a spacious community comes to life.Wide hallways and outdoor walking paths make...
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8.0
Review score
34 reviews
The Staff are very friendly and kind to residents and their families. The facility is one story and easy to get around. They also provide temporary respite care!
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.
At the Paramount House in Vacaville, California, our residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle supported by caring staff members and quality living options. There are two types of housing available at our center, assisted living for those who wish to live independently with added support and a memory...
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1010 Photos available
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7.9
Review score
12 reviews
The staff and residents are the only thing we are really pleased with. Basically the average age of the community at 93 is too old for us and my husband does not get the help he was promised. As far as the...
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.
We now have 107 Independent Living Apartments and 56 Assisted Living Apartments.4 floor plans to choose from: 670sq ft to 1,115sq ft. with patios and decks
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7.9
Review score
139 reviews
The staff is excellent, friendly, very caring and supportive. The facility is dated, but comfortable. The maintenance staff is always available to address whatever needs tending to. I think they should...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of seniors in all stages of life. They offer everything from independent living to dementia care. They even offer support services for family members, including support groups for those interested. Elderly...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review score
12 reviews
I would say it was a very lively community for seniors. Tons of activities and things to make everything feel like home and comfortable. The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the place is very well...
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.
The Kensington at Walnut Creek, San Francisco Bay area community is nestled a beautiful residential neighborhood walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The gracious community features 178 spacious apartments. Our manicured grounds, gardens, courtyards, and fountains enhance the community....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.1
Review score
33 reviews
I would recommend but like I said, all of the places can just be sad. I plan to go for a long sail with a bottle of pills if I ever lose my memory. They were fine. Places are just all a little depressing. We...
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.
Cadence Millbrae is ideally located across the street from Green Hills park and just 5 blocks from downtown Millbrae. Currently undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation, Cadence Living is transforming this majestic Spanish Colonial beauty into one of the most desirable lifestyle communities in all...
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
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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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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.
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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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