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77 Floor plans available
9.8
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5 for each of those. With the exception of 8. I feel like the value for us at [price removed]is good but they have raised the price for new residents about [price removed] for the same thing we pay [price...
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.
Rohnert Park Retirement Community is an independent and assisted living community located in Rohnert Park, California. Our community, located in Sonoma County, lies in the heart of wine country just a short drive north from San Francisco. Set on five acres of rolling hills and open pastures,...
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16 reviews
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Great food. In fact it's probably the best place for the food in comparison to other similar facilities. My problem is I recently had to my gall bladder removed bebecause of the inability to digest fats and...
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.
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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44 Floor plans available
9.8
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48 reviews
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So far it has been a great experience for my mom at Cogir. [name removed] has been the MOST amazing person to work with with, she answered every question we had and helped handle getting mom in and...
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 Sonoma is a luxurious senior community in Sonoma, California. Located in a quiet residential area, our community is ideally situated near churches, banks, shopping, dining and medical facilities. Sonoma is a beautiful city with a rich history, counted among the world's finest...
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1818 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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Very friendly, very competent staff. Dining room open 7-7. I would recommend to others. My sister who is the one who lives there and she has a cat which she pays for cat care. It works out well.
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.
Make yourself at home at Sunrise Villa Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, 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 our...
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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78 reviews
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The main thing is that my mom likes it. She loves the food, says the staff and guests are friendly, her room is just right, the social activities are a big hit, and it's bright and airy. Not depressing. From...
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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8.5
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I am responsible for my 96 year old former neighbor who is now 96. He entered assisted living at Brookdale Chanate three years ago. In the past year, he moved to the Memory Care unit there. The staff at...
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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8.0
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I am so glad that my family found Springfield Place for my dad. I highly recommend it. My dad has lived at Springfield Place for two years now. The staff here is outstanding. They are caring, friendly,...
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.
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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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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42 reviews
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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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1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.8
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36 reviews
7.8
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I really like Windsong although there has been a fair amount of staff turnover since we began mid October. People are caring, patient, and I like their philosophy of human kindness. Facilities are clean and...
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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7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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14 reviews
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The entire staff has been friendly and helpful. Valley Orchards is a clean and well-maintained community. Breakfast menus are reliable, while lunch and dinner are somewhat less so, rescued by a healthy salad...
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.
Valley Orchards is active retirement living in beautiful Sonoma County. We are a family owned and operated community that specializes in people. We do not require long term lease commitment or 'buy-in'. We ask for a deposit equal to one month's rent and a 'calendar month notice' should you choose...
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Photo of Oakmont Gardens
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
7.2
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12 reviews
7.2
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12 reviews
5 star
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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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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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We chose this facility because it was good for the money and it was really close to where his wife was living. The room size was fine for him and what he needed. The staff members were great with...
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.
Nazareth Agua Caliente is a historic property and former Sonoma landmark. This is a European style Villa transformed into a quaint Assisted Living with Memory Care community. You won't find the modern decor and glamour of high end AL's. You will find the Old Sonoma historic atmosphere and...
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They are very attentive and caring. Not a 5 as I think they could use more help. However mom is happy, eating well and free to wander/roam within the memory care unit. Rooms are sufficient, mom has her...
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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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Sonoma State University, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sonoma State University is $5,085 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverado Resort, CA with an average of $4,589 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonoma State University, CA vs. nearby cities

Sonoma State University, CA
$5,085/mo
$5,085/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonoma State University, CA vs. the state and national average

Sonoma State University, CA
$5,085/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sonoma State University vs. other types of senior living

$5,778/mo
Independent Living
$5,085/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sonoma State University, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,538/mo
Studio
$5,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,791/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,224/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sonoma State University over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sonoma State University

Recent reviews for independent living in Sonoma State University

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Healdsburg Senior Living

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

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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Sonoma State University independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sonoma State University independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sonoma State University, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sonoma State University, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
29%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.8%
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Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living, Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Holiday Springs of Napa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sonoma State University, California. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Sonoma State University, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sonoma State University, California are Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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