Best Memory Care in Santa Rosa, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care providers in Santa Rosa, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 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: 136The 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-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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 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. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
Brookdale Paulin Creek
MC
AL
IL
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #636 / 1,492
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #481 / 1,887
A-91 / 100 — 8 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #501 / 1,452
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #775 / 1,313
-Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1,492
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,756 / 1,887
-14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #27 / 1,452
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Santa Rosa
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
114
Facility 114
CA AVG 103
Rank #564 / 1,492
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #940 / 1,887
A-92 / 100 — 9 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)27
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #294 / 1,313
-Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Arbol Residences in Santa Rosa
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Rosa
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #582 / 1,492
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,429 / 1,887
-12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #265 / 1,313
ABrightwater Senior Living Group LLC-
Windsong of Sonoma Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Petaluma
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #712 / 1,492
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,449 / 1,887
D+68 / 100 — 15 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)21
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #513 / 1,313
A+Integral Senior Living Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Fountaingrove Lodge
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
173
Facility 173
CA AVG 103
Rank #231 / 1,492
Yes
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,782 / 1,887
B-81 / 100 — 2 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
-Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group-
The Lodge at Piner Road
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #736 / 1,492
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #723 / 1,887
B+87 / 100 — 4 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)19
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #525 / 1,313
-Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villa Capri at Varenna
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #804 / 1,492
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,762 / 1,887
D+67 / 100 — 16 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)26
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #387 / 1,452
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #383 / 1,313
-Varenna Assisted Living LLC And Gsl Mgmt Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Chanate
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1,492
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,393 / 1,887
D64 / 100 — 19 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)47
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,417 / 1,433
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #463 / 1,452
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #801 / 1,313
-Bkd Arbors Of Santa Rosa LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Vine Ridge at Cloverdale
MC
AL
Cloverdale (Rancho De Amigos)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #663 / 1,492
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,059 / 1,887
C-71 / 100 — 12 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)46
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,262 / 1,387
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,287 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #879 / 1,452
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,248 / 1,313
-Western Living Concepts IncStudio / 1 Bed

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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 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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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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Arbol Residences in Santa Rosa

300 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Arbol Residences in Santa Rosa

When your loved ones enter the late chapter of life that needs more than just the occasional help with daily living, Arbol Residences offers more than two decades of reputable and compassionate skilled nursing care, in the Santa Rosa area. Your near and dear will be in the well-trained hands of a licensed and Medicare-certified team that caters to daily living activities in a nursing home facility with medical-grade equipment, so rest assured that residents receive the best possible care.

The newly renovated Arbol boasts living arrangements that provide comfort and security for residents, with transitioning into your loved one’s new nursing home, a process as smooth as butter. Family visits are not only welcome but encouraged, fostering a welcoming community that feels like home, with a touch of luxury thanks to chef-curated meals, various wellness program events, and lush garden areas for peaceful strolls, to stimulate and excite seniors.

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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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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

The Lodge at Piner Road provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Rosa, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. The community has 92 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments available.

A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom option may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The Lodge at Piner Road may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care now or may need a higher level of support later. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach selected nearby destinations independently.

Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet at the community. Eric Perry serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Piner Road Santa Rosa and Oakmont Mgmt Group.

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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.

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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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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 Memory Care in Santa Rosa, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in Santa Rosa, CA?

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

What is the price range for memory care in Santa Rosa, CA?

Memory care in Santa Rosa, CA typically ranges from $4,800–$7,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Santa Rosa, CA?

Memory care communities in Santa Rosa, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 memory care communities in Santa Rosa, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.