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WindChime of Marin Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Kentfield, CA
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WindChime of Marin Memory Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Kentfield, CA
1111 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of WindChime of Marin Memory Care

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Experience person-centered memory care in a home-like environment at WindChime of Marin Memory Care, a blissful senior living community in Kentfield, CA, offering a serene environment for seniors dealing with memory loss. The community features an array of private to semi-private apartments, featuring access to 24-hour response, daily laundry, medication management and other convenient services. Boasting over 20 years of experience in serving memory care residents, the community thoroughly understands the unique needs of each person and provides them with the appropriate programming that help them feel more comfortable and at home.

The community ensures each of their residents are able to participate in vibrant activities and events by tailoring them based on their varying capabilities and interests. On-site physical therapy services provided by ONR are available to help residents maintain their strength and mobility for an active living. Dining experiences are enhanced by a talented culinary team that deliciously prepares residents’ favorite meals and serves health-conscious menus that are tailored to satisfy personal tastes and dietary needs.

Facility Direct Line (415) 482-4100
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
33
Bed community size
55-bed community Rank #1110 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1110th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #268 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #1473 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1473rd out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #1185 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1185th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
33 / 55
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 10, 2001
CountyMarin
RCFE Number216800977

Ownership & Operating Entity

WindChime of Marin Memory Care is legally operated by Windchime Group LLC and Integral Senior Living LLC, and administered by Vivian Villegas.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Alzheimer's Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Specific ProgramsTrauma Care

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (133% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (467% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (78% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2812 This facility has 133% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 133% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 173 This facility has 467% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 467% worse Rank #1384 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1384th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 114 This facility has 175% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 175% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.94 This facility has 78% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 78% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 3016 This facility has had 88% more total inspections than the California average (30 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 88% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1213 This facility has had 8% fewer complaint visits than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer Rank #919 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 919th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 137 This facility has had 86% more other visits than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 86% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1010 This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kentfield's city center to WindChime of Marin Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Sequoias San Francisco
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #28 / 1,645
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1,507
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #401 / 1,452
-Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Coterie Cathedral Hill
AL
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
Facility 260
CA AVG 103
Rank #79 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
34
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #454 / 1,507
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #702 / 1,452
-Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
WindChime of Marin Memory Care
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Kentfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,110 / 1,645
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,473 / 2,057
30
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,384 / 1,433
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #268 / 1,507
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,185 / 1,452
A+Windchime Group LLC And Integral Senior Living LLCStudio
Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 58
Rank #13 / 2,057
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
-Alara Health Services IncStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

WindChime of Marin Memory Care is located in Kentfield, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about WindChime of Marin Memory Care

Who is the owner of WindChime of Marin Memory Care?

WindChime of Marin Memory Care is legally operated by Windchime Group LLC and Integral Senior Living LLC, and administered by Vivian Villegas.

Is WindChime of Marin Memory Care in a walkable area?

WindChime of Marin Memory Care has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at WindChime of Marin Memory Care?

WindChime of Marin Memory Care's occupancy is 60%.

How long has WindChime of Marin Memory Care been in business?

WindChime of Marin Memory Care has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at WindChime of Marin Memory Care?

No, WindChime of Marin Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of WindChime of Marin Memory Care?

Vivian Villegas is the administrator of WindChime of Marin Memory Care.

How many beds does WindChime of Marin Memory Care have?

WindChime of Marin Memory Care has 55 beds.

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