Creekwood Senior Home
830 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA, 94947
Petaluma also has several assisted living communities, providing seniors with comfortable housing, individualized care services and daily meals. These facilities often have on-site amenities such as fitness centers and libraries, and many are pet-friendly. On average, assisted living facilities in Petaluma charge $6,300 per month, which is high compared to state and national respective norms of $5,250 and $4,500.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about the cost of assisted living in Petaluma and common ways residents pay for services. The guide also provides information on the rules assisted living facilities follow and agencies that help seniors navigate the system.
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READ MOREPetaluma’s assisted living facilities follow rules set by the California Senior Care Licensing Program. Through this agency, individuals can learn about licensing requirements related to building requirements, scope of care and staffing. The agency also investigates reports regarding substandard care. Â
Assisted living facilities in Petaluma charge approximately $6,300 per month for services.
In Petaluma, seniors pay $6,300 per month for assisted living, which exceeds the statewide norm of $5,250 by over $1,000 and the national average of $4,500 by $1,800. While care costs in Santa Rosa are several hundred dollars higher than in Petaluma at $7,048, other cities in Central California have lower rates. Opting for care in Sacramento, where facilities charge $5,225, offers a potential monthly savings of over $1,000. In Vallejo, rates are $1,350 lower at $4,950, and in Stockton, care costs are nearly $2,700 less at $3,649.
Petaluma
$6,300
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Stockton
$3,649
Sacramento
$5,225
Assisted living costs in Petaluma come in at $6,300. This is about $100 less than the cost of in-home care and specialized home health care, which cost $6,435 per month, and it’s about $4,000 less than the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $10,646. For seniors seeking more affordable options, adult day health care is about a third of the cost of assisted living at $2,275.
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.
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.
Choosing the right long-term care option in Petaluma can be challenging, but fortunately, seniors have access to a support network of nonprofit organizations, financial and legal advisors and benefits counselors who help them make informed decisions. Through the following resources, seniors can obtain information and referrals for community-based services and age-friendly social and recreational programming.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Petaluma Senior Center | (707) 778-4399 | The Petaluma Senior Center provides social, educational and recreational opportunities to older adults, including lecture series, discussion groups, table games and congregate meals. It also hosts age-friendly fitness classes and has staff members who help seniors find community-based services, such as transportation and health and wellness services. |
Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging | (707) 565-4636 | The Area Agency on Aging provides congregate meals, transportation and mobility management services and information and referral services for those aged 60 and over. It also hosts fall prevention classes and has a helpline seniors can call for information on local programs and services. |
Senior Advocacy Services | (707) 526-4108 | Senior Advocacy Services is the long-term care ombudsman for assisted living residents in Petaluma. Seniors can contact the ombudsman for help with comparing long-term care facilities and finding ways to pay for services. It also provides Medicare options counseling to help seniors understand their coverage, and it screens for Medicaid eligibility. |
Council On Aging | (707) 525-0143 | The Council on Aging operates over a dozen programs to support older adults in the Petaluma area, including fiduciary services, information and referrals for community-based services and congregate meals. The organization also provides advocacy services for those aged 60 and over. |
Volunteer Program | (707) 565-3770 | Seniors in Petaluma have access to volunteer opportunities through the county, letting them use prior work experience, interests and passions to serve their community. Volunteer opportunities vary throughout the year but may include teaching health education classes, providing information and referral services, caring for homeless animals and tending community gardens. |
Petaluma 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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