MuirWoods Memory Care in Petaluma, CA | 7 Photos

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.

(707) 314-5734

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

8 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 53 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

55%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

44 / 80

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMay 25, 2018

CountySonoma

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

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 9 citations 48 total visits 18 complaint visits 6 official inspections 11 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection May 14, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	9	10	This facility has 10% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 10% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	7	3	This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse Rank #988 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 988th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	2	4	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 year Average citations per year since 2020.	1.5	1.7	This facility has 12% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 12% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.2	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	48	16	This facility has 200% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (48 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 200% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	18	13	This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1088 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1088th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	24	7	This facility has 243% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 243% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	6	4	This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	11	10	This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

March 10, 2026 inspection cited one deficiency for a medication administered three hours late, posing an immediate health and safety risk to a resident.
October 28, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to provide adequate laundry services, resulting in lost and delayed resident clothing.
February 18, 2026 informal meeting found calls for service adequate with no deficiencies cited during review of incident reports and protocols.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Studios / Shared Suites

Building Type: Single-story

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

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

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MuirWoods Memory Care	MC	Petaluma	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 103 Rank #916 / 1657	Yes	53 Facility 53 CA AVG 57 Rank #1279 / 2092	69 Facility 69 CA AVG 81 Rank #1119 / 1401	6	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 13 Rank #1088 / 1397	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 3 Rank #988 / 1164	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #738 / 1487	55.0% Facility 55.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1171 / 1368	Muirwoods Msl LLC; Msl Community Management LLC	Private Studios / Shared Suites
Elders Inn on Webster	MC AL RC	Alameda (West Alameda)	60 Facility 60 CA AVG 103 Rank #1071 / 1657	No	93 Facility 93 CA AVG 57 Rank #111 / 2092	89 Facility 89 CA AVG 81 Rank #461 / 1401	5	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 13 Rank #654 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	25 Facility 25 CA AVG 13 Rank #235 / 1487	75.0% Facility 75.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #726 / 1368	Zimmerman, C. Zimmrman, J. & Dugan, M	Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Atherton Court Alzheimer’s Residence	MC	Fremont (Centerville)	40 Facility 40 CA AVG 103 Rank #1209 / 1657	No	60 Facility 60 CA AVG 57 Rank #1050 / 2092	86 Facility 86 CA AVG 81 Rank #630 / 1401	5	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #719 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #600 / 1164	19 Facility 19 CA AVG 13 Rank #392 / 1487	60.0% Facility 60.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1099 / 1368	Summerville At Atherton Court LLC	Semi-Private Rooms
Milan Villa Senior Living	MC AL HC IL	Livermore	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 103 Rank #1283 / 1657	No	74 Facility 74 CA AVG 57 Rank #598 / 2092	69 Facility 69 CA AVG 81 Rank #1119 / 1401	5	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #592 / 1397	9 Facility 9 CA AVG 3 Rank #1033 / 1164	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #988 / 1487	83.3% Facility 83.3% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #423 / 1368	La Jolla Cove Holdings, LLC	Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Autumn Glow Alzheimer’s Care Home	MC	San Francisco (Hayes Valley)	15 Facility 15 CA AVG 103 Rank #1297 / 1657	No	98 Facility 98 CA AVG 57 Rank #13 / 2092	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 81 Rank #398 / 1401	4	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #600 / 1164	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 13 Rank #262 / 1487	100.0% Facility 100.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1 / 1368	Autumn Glow Alzheimer's Home, Inc	Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is MuirWoods Memory Care in?

MuirWoods Memory Care is in the Petaluma neighborhood of Petaluma.

Who is the owner of MuirWoods Memory Care?

The legal owner and operator of MuirWoods Memory Care is Muirwoods Msl Llc; Msl Community Management Llc.

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%.

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.

Has MuirWoods Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?

MuirWoods Memory Care has had 17 recently reported deficiencies.

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