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Best Assisted Living in Sonoma County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Sonoma County, 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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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Sonoma County, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Sonoma County, CA.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Sonoma County:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All Seasons Residential Care
AL
RESC
Sebastopol (Hessel)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
CNo
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,384 / 1,411
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Lisa C. MeloPrivate Rooms
Mirabel Lodge
AL
MC
Forestville (Mirabel Park)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,350
D-No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
31
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,294 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #637 / 1,202
Sonoma Model XPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Sonoma County. See how we rank facilities

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All Seasons Residential Care

5509 Volkerts Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Overview of All Seasons Residential Care

All Seasons Residential Care provides assisted living and residential care in Sebastopol, California, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents have private rooms. Each resident has a single personal living space.

The community is in the Hessel neighborhood and has six beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Opened in 1985, it is administered by Lisa Melo and operated by Lisa C. Melo, and its small size may suit someone who prefers a more intimate residential care setting.

Phone: (707) 829-8109

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Mirabel Lodge

6950 Mirabel Rd, Forestville, CA 95436
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Overview of Mirabel Lodge

Seek exceptional care in Mirable Lodge Senior Living Community, a distinct community in Forestville, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

Phone: (707) 887-1754

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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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Data source California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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Assisted Living in Sonoma County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 29/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sonoma County, 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: 20The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sonoma County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Sonoma County, 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.

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Sonoma County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Sonoma County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Sonoma County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Sonoma County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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