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MuirWoods Memory Care
Memory Care & Respite Care · Petaluma, CA
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MuirWoods Memory Care

Memory Care & Respite Care · Petaluma, CA
750 N Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of MuirWoods Memory Care

MuirWoods Memory Care is an excellent community in Petaluma, CA dedicated to residents living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community ensures its residents feel safe and secure in their environment while receiving specialized memory care services. They feature a team of specially-trained caregivers to support residents with their daily activities and thoughtfully identify their preferences and interests for a better delivery of care.

To ensure residents have the opportunities and tools to maintain their overall well-being, the community offers its comprehensive TLC Program for Teaching, Learning, and Connecting. They also utilize an array of technology for promoting connections and wellness, alongside amenities such as a music room, community gardens, and restaurant-style dining. Here, families can keep their peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in great and capable hands.

Facility Direct Line (707) 314-5734
Facility Direct Line (707) 314-5734

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
44
Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #912 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 912th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #774 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 774th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
55%
Rank #1255 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1255th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
44 / 80
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 25, 2018
CountySonoma

Ownership & Operating Entity

MuirWoods Memory Care is legally operated by Muirwoods Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC, and administered by Grant Haywood.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 10 citations 48 total visits 18 complaint visits 6 official inspections 11 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1149 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1149th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (167% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1010 This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 83 This facility has 167% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 167% worse Rank #1244 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1244th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 4816 This facility has had 200% more total inspections than the California average (48 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1813 This facility has had 38% more complaint visits than the California average (18 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more Rank #1083 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1083rd out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 247 This facility has had 243% more other visits than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 243% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 64 This facility has had 50% more official inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1110 This facility has had 10% more complaint investigations than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Studios / Shared Suites

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Petaluma's city center to MuirWoods Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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 composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
El Cerrito Royale
MC
AL
RC
El Cerrito
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #386 / 1,645
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 59
Rank #267 / 2,057
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #562 / 1,474
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #292 / 1,505
 68.3% Berg Senior Services, LLCSuite / 1 Bed
MuirWoods Memory Care
MC
RC
Petaluma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
Yes 53
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,149 / 1,474
48
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,505
 55.0% Muirwoods Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCPrivate Studios / Shared Suites
Elders Inn on Webster
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Alameda (West Alameda)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 59
Rank #111 / 2,057
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1,474
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #268 / 1,505
 75.0% Zimmerman, C. Zimmrman, J. & Dugan, MStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Milan Villa Senior Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Livermore
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,272 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #597 / 2,057
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 81
Rank #1,149 / 1,474
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,017 / 1,505
 83.3% La Jolla Cove Holdings, LLCStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Alondra Home Care
MC
HC
RC
Oakland (Iveywood)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 59
Rank #509 / 2,057
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #698 / 1,474
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,321 / 1,505
 83.3% Asian Angel LLC-
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

MuirWoods Memory Care is located in Petaluma, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about MuirWoods Memory Care

Who is the owner of MuirWoods Memory Care?

MuirWoods Memory Care is legally operated by Muirwoods Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC, and administered by Grant Haywood.

Is MuirWoods Memory Care in a walkable area?

MuirWoods Memory Care has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at MuirWoods Memory Care?

MuirWoods Memory Care's occupancy is 55%.

How long has MuirWoods Memory Care been in business?

MuirWoods Memory Care has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at MuirWoods Memory Care?

Yes, MuirWoods Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of MuirWoods Memory Care?

Grant Haywood is the administrator of MuirWoods Memory Care.

How many beds does MuirWoods Memory Care have?

MuirWoods Memory Care has 80 beds.

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