My husband will be going to Windchime of Marin. It is a very highly recommended facility for people with memory care issues such as Alzheimer's and dementia, and he has Alzheimer's and because it's close to my home, I chose that facility. It's a beautiful facility. It's very clean. The people are very helpful in trying to help me arrange his transfer, and I feel that it's the appropriate facility for him rather than a nursing home or an assisted living facility. Being a strict memory care facility, I think, is more what my needs are for my husband, and that's why I chose them.
I feel that for the kind of care my husband is going to get there, even though it may have been more money than some other facilities, I think the quality of the care is going to be better and because it's more accessible for me, I'm able to go there and be with him as much as I want. That was my primary concern. Accessibility to me was very important, and some of the facilities are farther away, which will involve me traveling 35 to 40 minutes to get to. I can be at this facility in five minutes.
Windchime of Marin
Offers Adult Day Care and Memory Care
9 Reviews
1111 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Windchime of Marin
Memory Care Reviews for Windchime of Marin
August 08, 2021
I visited this facility
August 07, 2021
I visited this facility
I went to Windchime of Marin, and it was a very good tour and very detailed. The program manager was very informative. He took his time. He showed me the facility. He even made a suggestion when I told him where I lived; he suggested a place that was closer to me. I thought that was very nice. He wasn't trying to be competitive. He was just trying to be helpful, so I appreciated that.
The time of day that I went was an unfortunate time because it was later in the afternoon on a Friday and they had finished their activity, so I wasn't able to see the activities of the residents. I didn't see that, but they have a schedule of activities. I saw the board of all the things that they do; it was a full seven days of activities. It was very clean and looked very secure. My only concern would be the distance. The rooms were furnished. The room that he showed me that we sat in to talk was a single room. I saw the shared room, but I didn't have an opportunity to come and really sit in there. The private room was very nice and very clean. It's very secure with lots of trees, so the setting was very nice. It's for memory care.
October 01, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My dad has moved into Windchime of Marin. We really like the people there that we met. It's one of the places that's close to my sister. We really like their outside garden area. My dad has just started this week and he's in quarantine. We went and met with them outside because of COVID. You can meet with people outside with masks on but you can't go inside. They just re-did the facility, so it's very nice, very clean, and very well lit. From the outside looking in, it looks really nice and my dad likes his room. They get a lot of nursing services. Because of COVID, they're not going into the hospital. They have a lot of nursing students who are finishing up their nursing and needed experience. My dad got a lot of people who are playing cards with him, doing puzzles with him, or talking to him. They're trying to keep them somewhat isolated. It's kind of hard because he forgets why he is supposed to be isolated. They did COVID testing before he went in, and they did COVID testing once he was in there. I thought they're taking COVID very seriously in there, i.e., practicing good safety protocols. The staff members have all been super, super nice and cooperative when they have to come over and meet my dad and do an evaluation with him. We have spoken to the director, who was very nice. When my dad went there, they all came out and greeted him. It was very nice.
May 01, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is doing great at Windchime of Marin. We're very pleased with the intimacy of the place and the staff. They're very communicative, nice, and we feel very comfortable with them. The community is three floors and everything is locked, but it's more homey because there are no alarms. I like the setup because it's small. The rooms are all basically around the center room, with a patio on each floor with a little bit of flowers, and the bottom floor has a patio with a nice dining room, but they eat and have activities on their own floor. I like the smallness of it, the physical as well as the emotional aspect. They're extraordinarily responsive. I hear from several of them, keeping me abreast, whether it be by text or phone call, so I'm always kept informed. It's wonderful. They have activities all the time which I'm very pleased with. They play music, which is important. I am also very pleased to see that they ascribe to Teepa Snow's philosophy for caregiving for dementia people, which is a positive for me.
December 16, 2017
I visited this facility
The staff who gave us a tour of Windchime of Marin was really wonderful. She showed us the place, the entertainment, and all the facilities. However, the atmosphere of the place was depressing, so I won't put my mother there. I'm sure it will be wonderful for some people, just not for me. The staff was great and very attentive. I also ate there and my food was really good.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
Windchime of Marin was very nice. We had a very nice, long chat and tour with the director himself. He came across as very knowledgeable and involved. The dining area looked clean and spacious.
January 02, 2017
I visited this facility
Windchime of Marin was very nice. The lobby was very warm and welcoming. They had beautiful views of Mt. Tam from the outdoor patio in the back. Everything was clean, well lit, warm, and inviting. The staff person who assisted me, Sheri, was lovely, very informed, warm, and caring. She introduced me to the residents as we walked around, and it was nice that they know the people. We talked to them when we walked by. They were very professional and very nice. They were getting ready to do some painting while I was there, but I did not actually see them painting. They seem to have a full calendar of activities available.
June 18, 2015
I visited this facility
I went to Windchime. It was fine. The rooms were lovely. They had a big dining room with nice linens and nice tissues. It looked really pretty. As far as I could tell, the atmosphere was good. I saw the calendar of activities. They were busy. They do a lot of things. They went on trips and gave them rides to the doctors. It was close to a hospital, which was probably less than 10 minutes away.
February 28, 2013
I visited this facility
I thought Windchime of Marin was very nice. The staff seem adequate. It wasn't as modern or clean as the others, but it was more homey and it's a smaller facility. The food looked very good and there was a good variety and people can choose from different things so there was something for everyone.
Questions about Windchime of Marin
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our staff are required to complete several hours of monthly training, in addition to All Staff training, attendance at irregular in-service trainings, and are offered special training opportunities at conferences and from outside experts.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Our nurse is on site and on duty 5 days a week and is on call 24/7.
What programs or activities does Windchime of Marin offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We have adopted the Positive Approach (TM) methods developed and championed by Teepa Snow.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our nurse conducts assessments at WindChime or at a prospect's current location. Assessments are conducted before a new resident moves in, 30 days after move-in, routinely every 90 days, and whenever the resident has a change-of-condition.
What techniques does Windchime of Marin use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
WindChime promotes independence for our residents, this includes providing adaptive utensils and tableware so that residents can feed themselves whenever possible. We offer wholesome, nutritious, and delicious cuisine prepared AND SERVED by our Chef. We do not have dining staff so the Chef and our cooks are able to learn directly about resident dietary preferences.
How does Windchime of Marin keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We are a small, personal, and exclusively memory care community, so we are in frequent contact with loved ones. In addition, we offer family members the Sagely app, which they can download to their smartphone and receive daily or weekly digests and photos of resident activity.
Describe the neighborhood around Windchime of Marin. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
WindChime of Marin is located in Kentfield on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Access to our community is easy, yet it is located in a quiet, green neighborhood setting with terraces overlooking our garden.
Is Windchime of Marin affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are not affiliated with any particular hospital, although Marin General Hospital is about 5 minutes away. WindChime offers on-site Physician and on-site Dental services.
Costs for Windchime of Marin
Services and Amenities of Windchime of Marin
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Memory Care Starting At: $6445/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: 30 Hours/Week, On Call 24/7
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Diet
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
Languages
- English
- Spanish
General
- Resident Capacity: 55
- Staff Patient Ratio: 6 To 1
- Minimum Age: 60
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- Licenses: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
- State Licenses: 216800977
About Windchime of Marin
Windchime of Marin is a community specializing in the care of residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Residents reside with dignity in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Our charming home-like environment enables us to pay special attention to the residents and their specific needs. The staff at Windchime of Marin are dedicated to caring for each resident as an individual. We take time to learn about your loved ones past life experiences, favorite activities and daily routine.
This enables us to encourage independence, support the resident's strengths and capabilities, and assist them with their needs in a loving and dignified manner. Freedom of movement and choice of activities are at the cornerstone of our memory care programming. Everything at Windchime of Marin is carefully designed to provide an enriching environment with optimum security and safety. Our daily activities program is designed specifically to maximize quality of life. Spacious common area, outdoor patios, and garden offer residents and their families comfortable areas to visit and engage in favorite activities.
Our entire staff is committed to pursuing the highest quality of life for every resident. Staff is available 24 hours a day, so if you need assistance with escorting, eating, bathing, incontinent care, medication management or dressing, we are here to help. Each resident room also has a personal emergency call system that ensures help is just the touch of a button away. Our on-site resident care professionals are always there to oversee the administration of medications, as well as other basic care needs.
Get CostsMap of Windchime of Marin
Senior Living Communities near Marin County, CA
Senior Living Communities near Kentfield, CA
Other Senior Care in Kentfield, CA
Helpful Articles
- 8 Things to Do When You First Learn Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's
- 10 Signs It Might Be Time for Memory Care
- 8 Red Flags That an Alzheimer's Caregiver Needs a Break
- Memory Care vs. Assisted Living
- Memory Care Checklist: What to Look for, What to Ask
- How to Find the Alzheimer's Care Facility That is Right for You
- Paying for Memory Care: 7 Things to Know
