Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Santa Rosa, CA

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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Villa Capri at Varenna
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #744 / 1,350
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,303 / 1,411
D+26
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #327 / 1,202
-Varenna Assisted Living LLC And Gsl Mgmt Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Chanate
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,009 / 1,411
D47
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,292
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,323 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #722 / 1,202
-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 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #765 / 1,411
C-46
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,174 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,139 / 1,202
-Western Living Concepts IncStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont Gardens
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Oakmont Village Association)
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 103
Rank #759 / 1,350
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,090 / 1,411
D37
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,323 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #931 / 1,202
-Ffi Oakmont Tenant LLC And Life Care Services LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windrose Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Santa Rosa
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,327 / 1,411
D-10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Ksem LLC-
The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #833 / 1,350
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
D-87
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,243 / 1,292
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,333 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
35.9%
Facility 35.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,172 / 1,202
-Onelife Senior Living LLC, Fm Santa Rosa InvestorsStudio / Semi-Private
Primrose Alzheimer’s Living Inc
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Santa Rosa
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1,350
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,411
B+11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #532 / 1,202
-Primrose Alzheimer's Living Inc-
Spring Lake Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #7 / 1,350
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,297 / 1,411
?14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #22 / 1,299
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Aa Best Care Homes
AL
Santa Rosa
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #937 / 1,350
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,327 / 1,411
D49
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,294 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #956 / 1,202
A+Aa Best Care, LLC-
Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #583 / 1,350
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,411
?-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
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Overview of Villa Capri at Varenna

Operated by Varenna Assisted Living LLC and GSL Mgmt Living LLC, Villa Capri at Varenna is an assisted living and memory care community on Fountaingrove Parkway in Santa Rosa, California. Maria Cortes serves as the administrator. Assisted living and memory care are both offered, so residents can move to a different level of support as their needs change without relocating.

The two-story community has 80 beds and has been serving residents for 19 years. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 450 to just over 1,000 square feet. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 84%. The area is car-dependent, so residents and visiting family should expect to drive for most errands and outings.

Residents have access to a fitness and yoga studio, library, bistro, courtyard, movie theater, activity room, and an on-site salon and beauty parlor. Apartment suites feature modern finishes and large windows that create a bright, open living space.

The California Department of Social Services conducts regular inspections of the community. Inspection reviews have mainly focused on medication administration, how quickly staff respond to resident requests, and how changes in a resident’s condition are shared with family members. Families considering Villa Capri at Varenna may ask how these areas are managed daily.

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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.

$4,515/Month

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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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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.

$6,900/Month

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Windrose Care Home

1759 Windrose Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Windrose Care Home

Windrose Care Home is an all-inclusive residential care oasis for seniors and families seeking an intimate, family-like setting for their loved ones. With a highly trained and empathetic professional team, Windrose Care Home responds to residents’ needs with individualized programming, promoting well-being and enrichment in their daily lives. The care home offers a range of personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping, and laundry.

Windrose Care Home redefines the meaning of exceptional senior care, with a compassionate team providing personalized services that nurture the mind, body, and soul. The care home’s mission is to ensure that residents have the most fulfilling, engaging, enjoyable, and caring experience to become the best version of themselves in their golden years and gracefully age with dignity and respect. Windrose Care Home provides care tailored to promote cognitive wellness and individualized care and attention based on residents’ needs, fostering a profound connection to seniors and embracing the Montessori approach to senior living.

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Overview of The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care

Ideally located near Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center in Santa Rosa, CA, The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care is a distinct community specializing in memory care. Focusing on the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community provides specialized care and support to enhance their cognition from a compassionate and specially trained team available 24/7. Medication management and monthly wellness checks with nurses are provided to keep residents healthy.

Fun activities and stimulating programs are conducted, empowering residents to spend their retirement without the restraints of dementia. The community also accommodates special diets, providing residents with healthy and delicious meals that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. Cherish every moment of your best years with the community’s trusted and genuine care.

Contact The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care

Overview of Primrose Alzheimer’s Living

Primrose Alzheimer’s Living offers assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Santa Rosa, CA. With 50 beds, it is smaller in size, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know each other. John J Wotring serves as administrator, and the community opened in 1997.

Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while residential care keeps daily support in the place where a resident lives. Adult day care offers support during daytime hours, hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Primrose Alzheimer’s Living may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting, or for a family caregiver seeking short-term support.

A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. That matters for residents who no longer drive.

Contact Primrose Alzheimer’s Living Inc

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.

Contact Spring Lake Village

Overview of Aa Best Care Homes

Aa Best Care Homes provides assisted living in Santa Rosa, California, with support for daily tasks such as medication management while residents maintain their own living space. The community has 40 beds, which may suit someone looking for a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Programs include Medication Support, Emotional Support, Meal Preparation and Nutrition, Household Tasks, and Specialized Support. Together, these services assist with medication, meals, household responsibilities, emotional needs, and other individualized needs. Nicanor Aquino serves as the administrator, and Aa Best Care operates the community.

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Overview of Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living

Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living, situated in California, offers a warm and inviting community with a dedicated staff committed to enhancing the senior living experience. Providing unparalleled service for both assisted living and memory care, residents have access to 4 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens. The community boasts premier amenities and convenient proximity to the best Santa Rosa has to offer, including world-class medical facilities, fine dining, and renowned wineries, ensuring a classy and tranquil atmosphere while receiving attentive care.

With a focus on accessibility, Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living welcomes pets, offers complimentary transportation, and features both indoor and outdoor common areas. The community is equipped with facilities like a fitness center, movie room, game room, and arts and crafts center, tailored to accommodate various interests. Specifically designed to support those with memory loss, the secure and stimulating environment allows residents to enjoy their stay. The multilingual staff, fluent in both English and Spanish, ensures a welcoming atmosphere for individuals who speak either language, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.

Contact Santa Rosa Hills Senior Living

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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Assisted Living in Santa Rosa at a glance

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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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.