
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sonoma, CA for 2023
There are 15 Memory Care Facilities in the Sonoma area, with 3 in Sonoma and 12 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Sonoma is $4,197 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,349. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenwood with an average starting cost of $3,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 33 reviews below for memory care facilities in Sonoma. On average, consumers rate memory care in Sonoma 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Petaluma with an average rating of 4.9 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 Sonoma, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Sonoma, CA
Cogir of Napa Road
Nazareth Agua Caliente Villa
Sonoma Grove
Windsong of Sonoma
MuirWoods Memory Care
Atria Tamalpais Creek
Clearwater at Sonoma Hills
Nazareth Rose Garden of Napa
Oakmont of Novato
The Inn on Villa Lane
The Berkshire Assisted Living
The Watermark at Napa Valley
Nazareth Classic Care of Napa
Aegis Living Napa
The Hill House
What to Consider About Memory Care in Sonoma
Sonoma is a very popular tourist town of just over 11,000 people in California's Napa Wine Country. At least 28 percent of Sonoma's people are seniors age 65 and over, many of whom have some form of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or advanced stages of Parkinson's disease.
Sonoma's eight memory care facilities have trained staff to look after seniors with memory impairments. All residential care facilities in California are licensed at the state level by the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing Program, which inspects the assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care facilities it monitors.
- The weather in Sonoma is one of the town's nicest features. Generally, mild summers can average 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the hottest parts of July and August, while even more mild winters usually average 38 degrees overnight in December and January. This part of the Napa Valley gets close to 31.5 inches of rain a year. This is good for the redwood violets all over town, but problematic for seniors with severe allergies and asthma.
- Sonoma's cost of living is high, both by national standards and the already-high standards of California. Overall, the cost of living here is about double the national average, while housing is more than 300 percent more expensive. Healthcare, which is especially important for seniors in memory care, is surprisingly affordable, costing just 88 percent of the national average rate.
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Crime rates are low across the board in Sonoma. In all crime categories combined, Sonoma's crime rates are less than two-thirds the national average rates. In the categories of violent crimes, local rates are low enough that some categories have had zero incidents in some years.
- The Sonoma area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Sonoma Valley Hospital Hand And Physical Therapy and Queen of the Valley Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Sonoma
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in California
Memory Care costs in Sonoma start around $4,197 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,525 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Sonoma 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sonoma
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Sonoma
Sonoma and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Sonoma, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Directory of Winners in the Sonoma Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sonoma
Sonoma-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Other Options in Sonoma, CA
Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Sonoma
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Review of Nazareth Agua Caliente Villa
My uncle just moved into Nazareth Agua Caliente Memory Care. It is a beautiful old stone building. It's very clean. Every staff member that I encountered (both move-in day and the day I visited) we... Read more
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Review of Cogir of Napa Road
It looked very nice. The room was very clean and brand new. The staff member during the tour was very insightful, very helpful, and very professional. I saw somebody playing music for everyone and ... Read more
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