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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Petaluma, CA for 2024

 

Petaluma sits in the heart of California, about 35 miles north of San Francisco, and has a senior community that makes up nearly a fifth of the 59,000 residents. This city features 2 memory care facilities, and there are 9 more in nearby cities. These communities charge approximately $7,875 per month for memory care, which runs high compared to California’s cost of $6,563 and the national median rate of $5,625.

Our directory highlights 98 reviews reviews of memory care facilities in the Petaluma region. These reviews have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Petaluma

The California Department of Social Services oversees memory care communities in Petaluma through its Community Care Licensing Division. This division governs facilities through regulations related to building security and amenities, care planning and staffing. It also operates the CCLD Complaint Hotline, which fields calls related to substandard conditions in residential care facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Petaluma

 

 

  • Petaluma serves as a part of the AARP Age-Friendly Network and has leaders dedicated to fostering a welcoming community for seniors. The organization assigns Petaluma a livability score of 62 versus the average U.S. city score of 48, reflecting high access to parks and grocery stores, reliable public transportation services and a low rate of preventable hospitalizations.

 

  • Petaluma Valley Hospital, which ranks in California’s top 10% of hospitals for best practices, sits in Petaluma proper and provides 24-hour emergency services, medical and surgical services and a full range of rehabilitative services. While it doesn’t administer neurological services for those with memory loss, it offers referrals for local providers who specialize in this area.

 

  • Sonoma County ranks among the top counties in California for health, falling in the 75-100th percentile for health factors and outcomes. The average life expectancy in this region exceeds state and national norms at 82 years, and only 250 residents per 100,000 people die before the age of 75 compared to 360 nationally. Additionally, there's one primary care doctor per 990 residents compared to 1,230 statewide and 1,310 nationally, reducing wait times for obtaining medical care.

 

  • Petaluma’s cost of living runs 45% higher than the national norm, with local utility costs coming in around the fifth highest in the nation and housing costs exceeding the nationwide average by 14%. Fortunately, many memory care communities in the Petaluma region accept the state-funded Assisted Living Waiver, which pays for some memory care services for those who qualify for coverage.

 

  • California’s income tax rate is among the highest in the nation, ranging from 1% to 13.3% for top earners. Fortunately, the state doesn’t tax Social Security benefits and has a senior income tax exemption to support seniors’ financial stability.

Paying for Memory Care in Petaluma

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Petaluma, memory care communities charge roughly $7,875 per month for services.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care rates in Petaluma come in at about $7,875 per month, exceeding the California average of $6,563 and the national norm of $5,625. Several cities in the region have comparatively economical rates, including Vallejo, where residents pay $6,188 for care, and Yuba City, where monthly fees average $5,823. Similarly, care costs in Stockton are significantly lower than in Petaluma at $4,561, but in Santa Rosa, rates surpass the local average at $8,810.

Petaluma

$7,875

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Santa Rosa

$8,810

Vallejo

$6,188

Stockton

$4,561

Yuba City

$5,823

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Petaluma, memory care communities charge around $7,875 per month for specialized care. This is thousands of dollars less than the cost of nursing home care, which comes in at $10,646 and covers around-the-clock medical services, disease monitoring and rehabilitative therapies. However, seniors who arrange for private care services at home pay lower rates of $6,435 for in-home care, which includes companionship and nonmedical personal care, and home health care, an option for those who need skilled nursing services. Additionally, assisted living facilities provide personal care for seniors without memory impairments for $6,300 per month, and adult day health care facilities administer daytime skilled nursing and personal care for $2,275.

Memory Care

$7,875

In-Home Care

$6,435

Home Health Care

$6,435

Adult Day Health Care

$2,275

Assisted Living Facility

$6,300

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,646

Note: Data for Petaluma was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Napa, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Petaluma

In Petaluma, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in California

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Petaluma

Petaluma and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Petaluma, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Petaluma

 

Petaluma Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

Sandy

I visited this facility

Review of MuirWoods Memory Care

We chose MuirWoods Memory Care for my husband. I liked the staff that checked him out. It looked very good. Everybody looked kind of happy. He was able to get his own private room. They have a bus...

Provider response

Hi Sandy! We are so happy have chosen MuirWoods for your husband, and that you are so happy with our community and services, it is our pleasure to be there for your family. We thank you kindly...

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Eric

I visited this facility

Review of MuirWoods Memory Care

I visited MuirWoods Memory Care. It was a very nice tour. It's a good facility because it is only memory care. They got their act together for that. The staff were very good. The lady that manages...

Provider response

Hi Eric! We thank you very kindly for taking the time to post this lovely review. We are so glad you felt welcomed and yes, our residents sure were having a good time! Our courtyard is one of...

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Kathleen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Windsong of Sonoma

Windsong of Sonoma is a beautiful place. My friend is in the memory care side, so to get to her, you have to go through someone who can open the door because it is locked. She has a beautiful large...

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