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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Santa Rosa, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Monthly Cost: $8,487The average monthly cost across facilities in Santa Rosa, CA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Santa Rosa, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 120The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Santa Rosa, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Cogir of Sonoma
AL
IL
Sonoma (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #901 / 1657
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1342 / 1368
A+ Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1657
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1663 / 2092
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1401
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1152 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1069 / 1368
- Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC; Life Care Services LLC 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Petaluma
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #813 / 1657
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1605 / 2092
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1401
16
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #814 / 1397
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1033 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #549 / 1368
A+ Integral Senior Living Management LLC Studio / 1 Bed
Villa Capri at Varenna
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #916 / 1657
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 57
Rank #1932 / 2092
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1237 / 1401
20
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1024 / 1397
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1033 / 1164
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #392 / 1487
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #414 / 1368
- Varenna Assisted Living LLC; Gsl Mgmt Living LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa
AL
HC
RC
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #598 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
13
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #511 / 1487
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #822 / 1368
- Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LP Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Lodge at Piner Road
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #840 / 1657
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #805 / 2092
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 81
Rank #905 / 1401
9
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #953 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #562 / 1368
- Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc;Oakmont Mgmt Group LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Santa Rosa
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
114
Facility 114
CA AVG 103
Rank #623 / 1657
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1050 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
19
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #719 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #311 / 1368
- Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vine Ridge at Cloverdale
AL
MC
Cloverdale (Rancho De Amigos)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1657
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1180 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
20
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1270 / 1397
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1033 / 1164
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #886 / 1487
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1303 / 1368
- Western Living Concepts Inc Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Paulin Creek
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #530 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
13
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #511 / 1487
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #822 / 1368
- Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LP Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Chanate
AL
MC
Santa Rosa (Chanate Road)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #419 / 1657
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 57
Rank #1543 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
34
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1177 / 1397
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1152 / 1164
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #475 / 1487
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #848 / 1368
- Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLC Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Friends House
AL
IL
Santa Rosa
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #388 / 1657
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1392 / 2092
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1401
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #392 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
- Front Porch Communities And Services 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fountaingrove Lodge
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
173
Facility 173
CA AVG 103
Rank #251 / 1657
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 57
Rank #1953 / 2092
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #765 / 1401
10
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
- Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC; Oakmont Management Group -
Spring Lake Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1657
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1926 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1487
- A+ Front Porch Communities And Services 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #677 / 1657
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1323 / 2092
--
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
-- - Santa Rosa Sl Opco LLC;Brightwater Snr Lvg Grp LLC -
Primrose Alzheimer’s Living Inc
AL
ADC
HC
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 103
Rank #1133 / 1657
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1392 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
5
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
-
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #640 / 1368
- Primrose Alzheimer's Living Inc -
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Overview of Cogir of Sonoma

Located in the harmonious neighborhood of Oregon Street, Sonoma, CA, Cogir of Sonoma is a blissful senior living community, that provides assisted living and independent living. Live in comfort and luxury with sophisticated and well-designed floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The community strives to deliver the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement within its beautiful grounds.

Engaging activities and fun learning opportunities are conducted to encourage seniors to remain active and happy. From its well-made hallways and amenities, the community ensures the finest experience for residents. Delight in healthy and tasty meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. With its ethereal grounds and wonderful amenities, Cogir of Sonoma strives to be a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years in style.

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Overview of Oakmont Gardens

Beautifully surrounded by serene green spaces in Santa Rosa, CA, Oakmont Gardens is a blissful retreat that offers independent living and assisted living. The community has beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also receive the highest quality of care with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7.

A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served in multiple dining venues to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. This pet-friendly community is great for those looking to spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Villa Capri at Varenna

Nestled in Santa Rosa, California, Villa Capri at Varenna stands out as a distinguished assisted living facility with a unique and comforting culture. The community is designed for residents to bask in the sun and offers specialized care in both assisted living and memory care. With its stunning outdoor spaces, the facility boasts a luxurious atmosphere.

Villa Capri at Varenna takes pride in its premium amenities, featuring apartment suites with modern finishes, large windows, and special touches. The facility goes beyond the ordinary, providing residents with a pet park, fitness and yoga studio, library, bistro, courtyard, state-of-the-art movie theater, activity room, and more. This emphasis on both luxury and quality extends inside and out, making it an ideal choice for those seeking top-notch assisted senior living experiences.

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Overview of Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living

Located in the picturesque city of Petaluma, California, Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents indulge in comfort and relaxation in beautifully designed and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community is surrounded with an engaging combination of boutiques, antiques shops, specialty stores, historic buildings and a thriving restaurant scene, offering a vibrant setting for active living.

The community makes sure that residents are getting the right amount of care by customizing their care plans to suit their varying needs and preferences. From assistance with daily living activities to specialized memory care support, residents are sure to receive the care they need and deserve. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are provided so residents can freely enjoy the community’s many amenities, such as restaurant-style dining, a bistro, cozy sitting areas, a salon and inviting library and reading room.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa

A remarkable home care provider located in the serene Santa Rosa, CA, Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa, offers comprehensive home care services, including companion care, personal care, and respite care. Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa’s services encompasses assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping, errands, pet care, meal preparation, and short-term or temporary relief for family caregivers, all provided by a team of trained and vetted professionals.

Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa aims to take the strenuous tasks off seniors and their families’ plates to allow them more time to focus on things they love, and they understand that their team is a crucial part of this endeavor. Hence, the agency features a team of highly skilled, compassionate professionals who undergo a thorough background check, training, and onboarding to guarantee they are at their best to deliver optimal personalized care to seniors 24/7.

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Overview of The Lodge at Piner Road

The Lodge at Piner Road is an up-and-coming new community that is the premier assisted living and memory care home in Santa Rosa. This community practices a person-centered approach to quality senior care. Offering a positive outlook for a purposeful life, the professional care staff aims to satisfy and nurture the holistic wellness of each of its residents. 

Management and staff encourage residents to maintain their individuality and independence for a worry-free lifestyle. An array of services and support is found in the community– an activity director, wellness programs, delicious meals served, a world-class emergency call system, access to the on-site exam room, and regular housekeeping services.

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Vine Ridge at Cloverdale

247 Treadway Dr, Cloverdale, CA 95425
Overview of Vine Ridge at Cloverdale

Situated in a quiet neighborhood in beautiful Cloverdale, CA, Vine Ridge is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Fostering comfort and familiarity, the community features cozy and purposely built accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom floor plans. With round-the-clock care and support from a respectful and highly skilled team, seniors ease their worries and gain meaningful experiences.

Live your life to the fullest with enjoyable activities and engaging programs. Vine Ridge utilizes a holistic approach to ensure seniors’ needs and aspirations in every aspect of their retirement are well-cared for. Create lasting moments with friends over delectable and nutritious meals that satisfy dietary needs and cravings. With its homey setting and stunning landscapes, Vine Ridge strives to provide an ideal place for seniors to keep their dignity and experience a wondrous retirement.

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Ivy Park at Santa Rosa

4225 Wayvern Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Overview of Ivy Park at Santa Rosa

Ensconced in California’s wine country, Ivy Park at Santa Rosa is a welcoming residence offering assisted living and memory care services. The community exudes a premier vibe, reflecting the unique character of the California wine country, making it an excellent choice for seniors. Ivy Park provides an array of services and amenities, including a library, bistro, hydro-spa, full-service salon, fitness center, and more to enhance the overall living experience.

As an assisted living facility, Ivy Park is dedicated to providing top-notch services, such as medication management, concierge physician services, daily housekeeping, and an emergency response system. Seniors can embrace a vibrant lifestyle in this well-appointed community that caters to their needs and offers a comfortable and enriching environment for senior living.

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Overview of Brookdale Paulin Creek

Experience comfort and security like no other in the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Brookdale Paulin Creek at Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Offering a diverse selection of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With cozy and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy a vibrant and friendly residence. Brookdale Paulin Creek focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that best suits their specific needs.

The community conducts fun activities and engaging programs to ensure residents experience a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. Moreover, the community prepares scheduled meals for memory care residents to foster familiarity. The pet-friendly community provides wonderful amenities including an outdoor pool, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, a salon, a fitness center, a courtyard, a library, a garden, a game room, a therapy room, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, a piano, and tranquil landscaped grounds.

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Overview of Brookdale Chanate

A classic senior living community settling in Chanate Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Brookdale Chanate provides assisted living and memory care. Relax in the variety of cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and shared apartments. With personalized 24-hour care and assistance from a kind and dedicated team of professionals, residents experience a stress-free and comfortable lifestyle. Brookdale Chanate promotes a bright and friendly environment, providing its residents with opportunities to discover new hobbies and hone their current interests.

Through its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents enjoy a fulfilling and blissful life. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves nutritious meals. With special attention given to memory care residents, the community prepares routine-based meal times to avoid confusion and foster familiarity. The community provides wonderful amenities such as a library, a beauty and barbershop, a porch, a fireside living room, a cafe, a courtyard and garden, a whirlpool, a piano, serene walking paths, and landscaped grounds for residents’ leisure and wellness.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Santa Rosa, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA is approximately $6,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA?

Assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA typically ranges from $5,500–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Santa Rosa, CA?

Assisted living facilities in Santa Rosa, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Santa Rosa, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~20–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Santa Rosa, CA.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.