The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kentfield, CA for 2024

There are 11 Memory Care Facilities in the Kentfield area, with 1 in Kentfield and 10 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Kentfield is $6,445 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500.

To help you with your search, browse the 155 reviews below for memory care facilities in Kentfield. On average, consumers rate memory care in Kentfield 4.59 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Novato with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Kentfield, call (855) 948-3865.

Kentfield is a suburb of San Francisco, California. This is a state where over 650,000 residents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Kentfield has a population of 7,000, and 23 percent of this population is seniors aged 65 and over, some of whom may need care in one of the area's handful of memory care facilities. 

Memory care facilities in Marin County, as in all of California, are regulated by the state's Department of Social Services. These statues stipulate certain training for staff, 24-hour supervision, and are applicable to both stand-alone memory care facilities and those that are part of a larger assisted living campus. 

• Temperatures in Kentfield are moderate year-round, with little fluctuation between summer and winter. Breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean moderate even the highest temperatures. Lows in January are around 42, while July highs reach just the mid-70s. Seniors in memory care with health conditions alleviated by warm weather should find relief here. 
  
• Kentfield residents are affected by the poor air quality in nearby San Francisco. This metro area is affected by nearby Los Angeles, with some of the highest pollution and ozone levels in the nation. These levels are determined by the American Lung Association. Those in memory care with chronic respiratory conditions should take this into account. 
  
• Kentfield's cost of living is higher than the national average, although housing costs that are more than 10 times the rest of the nation are the reason. These high housing costs may affect memory care fees, as the cost of doing business for many of these places may increase. Groceries and healthcare are right around the national average. 
  
• The San Francisco area, including Kentfield, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the San Francisco Brain Health Center - California Pacific Medical Center and the University of California - San Francisco Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Kentfield start around $6,445 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Kentfield and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.