20 Assisted Living Facilities near Novato, CA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Novato

• Weather in Novato is warm year round with cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean. July highs reach into the low 80s, while winter lows rarely drop below the low 40s. Seniors with health conditions that benefit from very hot weather may find relief here. 
  
• On a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 being the safest, both property crimes and violent crimes in Novato are lower than the national average, making it one of the safer communities in the area. Property crimes are 15 compared to 23, while violent crimes are 27 compared to 35. 
  
• The cost of living in Novato is more than twice the national average, at 216 compared to a baseline of 100. While grocery and healthcare costs are within 10 points of the base, housing costs, at four-and-a-half times the national average increase living costs. The high costs of housing may affect assisted living fees, as high housing costs may increase operating costs for these facilities. 
  
• Marin Transit provides public transportation to residents of Novato. Seniors may be eligible for reduced fares. 
  
• Novato, as a city in Marin County, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
  
• The Novato area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Novato Community Hospital and Marin General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.