Situated 40 miles north of San Francisco, Petaluma is a small city of 60,000 citizens. Attesting to the popularity of the area for senior citizens, approximately 18.4% of Petaluma’s overall population is aged 65 and over, which is nearly two percentage points higher than the national average of 16.8%. In 2020, Petaluma became the second Sonoma County community to join the AARP’s network of age-friendly communities. Petaluma residents also enjoy a pleasant Northern California climate, less rain and more sun than the national average, no measurable snowfall, and warm summers followed by mild winters.
Residents of nursing homes in Petaluma pay an average monthly cost of $10, 646 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Nursing homes are for those who need 24-hour access to a clinical level of care and are typically more expensive than other senior care options.
This guide compares the costs of nursing homes in Petaluma with those in other California communities. Additionally, it provides information about the costs of other types of senior care available in the area.
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450 HAYES LANE, Petaluma, CA, 94952
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Oaks was wonderful. They're very highly recommended. I would recommend this place to my friends. They were organized. The aides weren't grumpy like some places. The staff seemed very good. They seemed to know what they're doing. They treat you ri..."
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1115 B Street, Petaluma, CA, 94952
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I was a patient at Petaluma Post Acute Rehab for 28 days for wound care and I have nothing but the highest praises for all the staff there, especially the two wound care nurses. They were always willing to come in early or stay late to make sure my d..."
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523 Hayes Lane, Petaluma, CA, 94952
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My grandmother was in Windsor Care Center of Petaluma. She was in skilled nursing. She was there when she had hip surgery recovering. I'm trying to get her back over there as well. It's not as fancy as the other place, but it was clean and the staff ..."
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1280 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The 3 month stay through two surgeries was an excellent experience. Staff was exceptional, rehabilitation team excellent and great progress was made. They accommodated all our needs. Would recommend to anyone. ..."
READ MORE678 2ND STREET WEST, Sonoma, CA, 95476
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Sonoma Post-Acute was smaller, really bright and white, clean, and had high ceilings, so it felt good to me. The staff was very helpful, very kind, very caring, and very accommodating to my sister's needs. They had a lot of smaller rooms and a group ..."
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7025 CORLINE COURT, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
4.0
(1 reviews)
"In general I felt the staff treated my grandmother well. The location was quite scenic with a view of the surrounding valley as it was located on a hilltop. In particular I recall the beautiful rose bushes located in the rear courtyard. Fircrest was ..."
READ MORE446 ARROWOOD DR, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Santa Rosa Convalescent seemed very friendly and inviting. It was an older and simpler place. The mother of my son-in-law was just placed there. She was very welcomed. They were joking with her, and she liked the people there...."
READ MORE1250 BROADWAY, Sonoma, CA, 95476
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Broadway Villa Post Acute has about 170 beds. Personally, I'm not a fan of nursing homes, but it felt clean, and there wasn't an odor. It seemed rather busy. It felt dark and old fashioned to me. Even though they have recently done a little remodelli..."
READ MORE1565 HILL ROAD, Novato, CA, 94947
3.5
(4 reviews)
"my wife was in the dementia unit for 3 1/2 years until october 2013 and i visited her on a daily basis so i was able to observe the activity of the staff at all times of the day. it was my observation that the care and caring of the staff was far b..."
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1035 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
3.2
(5 reviews)
"My mother was in Apple Valley. They really did a good job with her rehab and making her strong enough to stand, walk, and go around. She enjoyed the food and the people there. She didn't have a problem with the nursing staff. In fact, I thought she m..."
READ MORE850 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404
3.0
(6 reviews)
"I like that Creekside always has an actual registered nurse on staff. My dear friend was receiving antibiotics through an IV and the nurses displayed professionalism, knowledge, and cleanliness. ..."
READ MORE4650 HOEN AVENUE, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Golden Living Center seems to be an OK nursing home. It's clean enough. From the little interaction I had with the staff, they seemed OK. It looks like they have a pretty full schedule of activities. When I was there, they were handing activity sheet..."
READ MOREThe average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Petaluma is $10,646 per month. Private rooms average $13,992 per month.
Nursing home care costs in Petaluma average $852 more than the California average of $9,794 per month. When compared to the U.S. average of $7,908, the difference is even larger at $2,738 per month. Within California, costs fluctuate from $7,559 in Madera all the way up to $11,556 in San Francisco. Mid-range prices are found in the state’s largest city, Los Angeles, at a monthly average of $9,125, and in the Central Coast community of Salinas at $9,733.
Petaluma
$10,646
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
Madera
$7,559
San Francisco
$11,556
Los Angeles
$9,125
Salinas
$9,733
Because nursing home care is expensive in Petaluma, seniors and their families might want to consider other options. At an average of $6,300 per month, assisted living is several hundred dollars less expensive than both private and semiprivate nursing home accommodations. Home care and home health care both cost a monthly average of $6,435 in Petaluma, while adult day health care is the least expensive senior care option at an average of $2,275 per month.
Home Care
$6,435
Home Health Care
$6,435
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living
$6,300
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,646
Nursing Home (private room)
$13,992
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following resources are available to Sonoma County seniors. They include ways for veterans, their families and survivors to access benefits, Medicare counseling and advocacy services for those in long-term care facilities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| County of Sonoma Adult & Aging Division | (707) 565-5900 | Seniors can get help making long-term care plans, receive health insurance counseling, take a fall prevention class and access a variety of other programs and services through the County of Sonoma's Adult and Aging Division. The division maintains a Senior Resource Guide designed to make it easy for seniors and their loved ones to find community-based resources relevant to their individual situations, needs and preferences. The agency also offers case management for those who would prefer to remain in their own homes for as long as possible even though they may require a nursing home level of care. |
| Sonoma County Veterans Service Office | (707) 565-5960 | Those who have served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and their qualifying spouses or survivors can get assistance navigating the red tape involved in accessing service-based benefits. They can also help with accessing discharge papers and getting health and dental care. California also maintains Veterans Homes in communities across the state to provide long-term care for former military members and their spouses or significant others. |
| Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program | (800) 434-0222 | HICAP is part of a federal program designed to promote informed decisions among Medicare recipients. Seniors learn how the program works, what types of prescription and supplemental programs are available and how to choose the ones that best suit their individual needs. Other subjects include choosing long-term care insurance, identifying Medicare fraud and how to file an appeal. This program is free of charge for anyone who is eligible to receive Medicare. One-on-one telephone sessions are available for those who are unable to travel to in-person sessions. |
| Sonoma County Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (707) 526-4108 | Residents of long-term care facilities can reach out to the Sonoma County Long-Term Care Ombudsman for free, confidential assistance and advocacy services. Professional staff and trained volunteers strive to ensure that all legal rights of residents of these facilities are not violated and investigate complaints of neglect, abuse and exploitation. |
Nursing Homes
Sandy
4
Review of Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation
My husband is in Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation. I liked the staff the best and the location is good. The care is good, but I wish they had more private rooms. The food looked very good, it has...
Nursing Homes
Lisa
5
Review of Windsor Care Center of Petaluma
My grandmother was in Windsor Care Center of Petaluma. She was in skilled nursing. She was there when she had hip surgery recovering. I'm trying to get her back over there as well. It's not as...
Nursing Homes
Barbara
4
Review of Windsor Care Center of Petaluma
I have been living at Windsor Care Center of Petaluma for about a year and a half, and I'm very satisfied with it. I find the staff very helpful, and I'm very pleased. We have roommates with three...
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