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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 21 assisted living communities in Santa Rosa, CA using CA Dept. 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: 43/ 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: 113The 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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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.

Spring Lake Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1644
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1497
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Friends House
AL
IL
Santa Rosa
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 104
Rank #387 / 1644
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1390 / 2087
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1400
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #401 / 1497
100.0% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa
AL
HC
RC
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 104
Rank #697 / 1644
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #597 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
13
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #514 / 1497
71.0% -Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LPPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Cogir of Sonoma
AL
IL
Sonoma (Oregon Street)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 104
Rank #896 / 1644
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #597 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #815 / 1497
34.1% A+Welltower Cogir Tenant And Cogir Management Usa1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Paulin Creek
AL
IL
MC
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 104
Rank #697 / 1644
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #529 / 2087
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1400
13
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #514 / 1497
71.0% -Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Santa Rosa
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
114
Facility 114
CA AVG 104
Rank #622 / 1644
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1048 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
19
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
88.6% -Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fountaingrove Lodge
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
173
Facility 173
CA AVG 104
Rank #251 / 1644
Yes
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 57
Rank #1948 / 2087
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #765 / 1400
10
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1219 / 1497
100.0% -Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group-
The Lodge at Piner Road
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 104
Rank #835 / 1644
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #804 / 2087
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 81
Rank #905 / 1400
9
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #949 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1219 / 1497
81.5% -Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Petaluma
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 104
Rank #808 / 1644
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1600 / 2087
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 81
Rank #1156 / 1400
16
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1386
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1029 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
82.1% A+Integral Senior Living Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 104
Rank #677 / 1644
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1321 / 2087
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
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Villa Capri at Varenna
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 104
Rank #911 / 1644
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 57
Rank #1927 / 2087
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1237 / 1400
20
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1019 / 1386
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1029 / 1159
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #401 / 1497
83.8% -Varenna Assisted Living LLC And Gsl Mgmt Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Chanate
AL
MC
Santa Rosa (Chanate Road)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
Rank #418 / 1644
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 57
Rank #1539 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
34
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1171 / 1386
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1147 / 1159
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #476 / 1497
70.0% -Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Vine Ridge at Cloverdale
AL
MC
Cloverdale (Rancho De Amigos)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #724 / 1644
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1178 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
20
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1261 / 1386
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1029 / 1159
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #901 / 1497
44.4% -Western Living Concepts IncStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 104
Rank #930 / 1644
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 57
Rank #1658 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1400
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1019 / 1386
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1147 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
62.0% -Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 104
Rank #1044 / 1644
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 57
Rank #1551 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1400
5
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1334 / 1386
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 3
Rank #1156 / 1159
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #747 / 1497
35.9% -Onelife Senior Living LLC, Fm Santa Rosa InvestorsStudio / Semi-Private
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Overview of Spring Lake Village

Spring Lake Village is a natural retreat and life plan community in the vibrant setting of Santa Rosa, CA, embodying the essence of a beautiful place to call home. Rooted in the values of active living and positive aging, the community nestled in beautiful Sonoma County offers a dynamic lifestyle surrounded by parks, vineyards, and the tranquility of Santa Rosa Creek. Residents appreciate the diverse array of activities, classes, and intellectual pursuits, fostering a sense of community engagement since 2014.

The community boasts a range of amenities and facilities, creating an enriching environment for residents. From the expansive fitness center, indoor pool, and art studios to the theatre, library, and Creekside Lounge, Spring Lake Village offers a comprehensive array of spaces for residents to explore and enjoy. The commitment to well-being extends to services that cater to varying healthcare needs, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, memory care, and outpatient rehabilitation. The dining experience is a delight, featuring locally sourced meals served in friendly dining rooms or the Village Bistro, accommodating special diets, and offering personalized nutrition consultation. With an award-winning wellness program encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual fitness, Spring Lake Village ensures residents have abundant opportunities for holistic well-being.

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Silva Board and Care

1130 Silva Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Overview of Silva Board and Care

Enjoy a better quality of life at Silva Board and Care, a distinct community in Santa Rosa, CA, offering assisted living. Residents receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are available in a vibrant and stress-free setting, ensuring their comfort and safety.

To encourage an active lifestyle, a robust calendar of fun activities and exciting events is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions while satisfying dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents can ease their worries and thrive in retirement with the community’s dedicated services and exceptional amenities.

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Overview of Friends House

In pursuit of a dynamic lifestyle, Friends House, located in Santa Rosa, CA, fosters personal growth and vibrant social connections for its senior and assisted living community. With a vision centered on simplicity, the community in Santa Rosa embodies a commitment to positive aging, emphasizing well-being as needs evolve. Residents actively plan and curate cultural, educational, and environmental events, epitomized by the annual Jazz in July celebration.

Friends House offers a continuum of healthcare and assisted living services tailored to individual needs, including independent living, home care services, and assisted living. The community promotes holistic wellness through a Fitness Center, activity groups, clubs, and events, fostering emotional, social, and physical well-being. Residents can enjoy complimentary breakfast and choose from a delicious selection for lunch and dinner at the Friends House Café, catering to diverse dietary requirements. The community’s commitment to simplicity, growth, and well-being creates an inviting atmosphere for seniors seeking a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa

Offering assisted living, respite care, and home care services, Brookdale at Home Santa Rosa is a residential care community on Range Avenue in Santa Rosa, California. With a 100-bed capacity, it features private and semi-private rooms and currently maintains a 71% occupancy rate. Operated by Blc Lodge at Paulin under the administration of Jeffrey Brenner, it has been providing care for older adults for 14 years.

To promote health and engagement, residents have access to a fitness center, wellness center, library, salon and barber services, courtyard and garden, walking paths, and a bistro. Additionally, transportation, concierge services, Wi-Fi, and optional religious services help support daily living and independence. Its location in a highly walkable neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 74, also provides convenient access to nearby destinations.

State inspections have also reported that the community maintains a safe, clean, and well-managed environment with current staff certifications and appropriate care planning practices, providing older adults with a supportive place to live.

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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 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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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 Serenity Board and Care

Operated by Joel Trinidad, Serenity Board and Care is a small assisted living home on Calistoga Road in Santa Rosa, California. Helen Trinidad serves as the administrator. The six-bed board-and-care home has been serving residents for 9 years. Currently, all 6 beds are occupied. Its smaller size creates a more personal setting with closer daily contact between residents and caregivers than many larger communities.

The community offers assisted living, hospice care, residential care, respite care, memory care, incontinence care, and medication management. It also provides a secure setting for residents living with memory loss, giving families a small-home option for memory care. Residents can enjoy a central fireplace, a piano in the shared living room, and both indoor and outdoor common areas. Complimentary transportation and on-site resident parking are available. Pets are welcome in the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 56, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

State inspections have mainly focused on isolated issues involving medication records, medication storage, and a caregiver background check delayed during the clearance process. These issues were addressed. Inspection records show no substantiated complaints beyond those isolated findings.

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Fountaingrove Lodge

4210 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Fountaingrove Lodge

Fountaingrove Lodge, located in Santa Rosa, CA is a proud LGBTQ+ retirement community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to its residents. This colorful senior living community provides residents with 24hr staff availability for emergency assistance, or assistance with daily living activities. Additionally, residents are also provided freshly cooked meals and snacks, and personalized wellness programs.
Fountaingrove Lodge’s accommodations include emergency call system, providing the residents with an added sense of security. The staff also offers grocery shopping, personal laundry, and housekeeping services. Furthermore, concierge service, chauffeured transportation, and a variety of programs designed to promote engagement, and physical and mental activity.

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Overview of The Lodge at Piner Road

Administered by Eric Perry, The Lodge at Piner Road is a 92-bed assisted living and memory care community in Santa Rosa. Operated by Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc and Oakmont Mgmt Group at 1980 Piner Rd, it sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood about 1.45 miles from Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center. The two-story community offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans and maintains an 82 percent occupancy rate.

The facility practices a person-centered approach to senior care, underscoring support for residents’ individuality and independence. For each occupant, the professional care staff focuses on holistic wellness. The services include an activity director, wellness programs, on-site housekeeping, and transportation services to help residents maintain active lives. Dining features delicious meals served on-site. For medical needs, occupants benefit from a world-class emergency call system and an on-site exam room. Residents can bring pets, and the community includes fitness and recreation programs as part of daily life. The setting encourages a worry-free lifestyle while occupants stay as independent as possible.

State inspections mirror The Lodge at Piner Road’s focus on safe operations. The latest annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed approved plans for dementia care, hospice services, fire safety, infection control, and complete resident and staff documentation. Earlier complaint investigations flagged medication management issues, so families touring must ask about how medications are tracked and managed.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.