Little Bird Assisted Living
511 Webster Street, Petaluma, CA, 94952
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Novato is a large community of over 53,000 residents in the North Bay region of the Bay Area. It’s a popular retirement destination with a large senior community that accounts for nearly 25% of its population. High access to health care and low crime rates appeal to seniors seeking long-term care, and while the overall cost of living is high, programs such as the state’s Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver may make care accessible for those with budgetary limitations.
Assisted living is a prime long-term care option for older adults who want to maintain as much independence as possible while having access to a helping hand. It includes comfortable housing, with facilities typically featuring suites, studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Residents get services such as housekeeping and linen services, daily meals and social and recreational programming, and many are allowed to keep pets. Rates vary depending on size and amenities, but on average, Novato seniors pay $6,300 per month for care. This is substantially more than respective state and national norms of $5,250 and $4,500.
This guide provides more information on pricing as well as options seniors may have for covering monthly care costs.
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511 Webster Street, Petaluma, CA, 94952
Assisted living facilities in Novato and the rest of California follow rules set by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This division licenses local assisted living facilities and fields and investigates complaints through the Santa Rosa Adult & Senior Care Regional Office. To contact this location, seniors can call (707) 588-5026.
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In Novato, assisted living residents pay $6,300 per month on average for housing and personal care services.
Assisted living communities in Novato charge monthly rates of $6,300, which is a significant increase over the state average of $5,250 and the national rate of $4,500. While care costs in Santa Rosa are higher at $7,048, other nearby cities have considerably more economical care. In Vallejo, rates are well below Novato’s average at $4,950, and in Yuba City, rates come in at $4,658. In Stockton, which is about 90 miles from Novato, care costs are among the lowest recorded in the state at $3,649.
Novato
$6,300
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Vallejo
$4,950
Yuba City
$4,658
Stockton
$3,649
Seniors in Novato pay $6,300 per month for assisted living. This is high compared to the monthly rate of adult day health care, which averages $2,275, but it’s economical compared to other local long-term care options. Seniors who live in their own homes pay $6,435 for in-home care and home health care, plus housing and meal expenses. Nursing home care, which is suitable for those with extensive care needs, is even costlier at $10,646.
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 Novato was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Napa, was used instead.
California offers an Assisted Living Waiver to all seniors who qualify and need financial assistance with senior living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Novato and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living 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 assisted living resources in Novato, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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Novato Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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