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Assisted Living Communities in Mill Valley, California

 

Mill Valley sits on the northern and western shores of Richardson Bay, just 14 miles north of San Francisco. This region has diverse long-term care options for seniors who need daily assistance, including 2 local assisted living facilities and 25 more nearby. These facilities charge a median rate of $6,319 for residential services, exceeding state and national norms by hundreds of dollars.

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The Cost of Living in Nearby Cities

In Mill Valley, assisted living communities charge approximately $6,319 for residential services, surpassing the state and national respective norms of $5,250 and $5,350 by hundreds of dollars each month. Similarly, local care costs exceed rates in nearby communities such as San Jose and Santa Cruz, where seniors pay respective monthly rates of around $6,000 and $5,550 for residential services. Rates in Vallejo run about $1,370 lower than in Mill Valley, and in Stockton, seniors pay around $2,670 less for care.

Mill Valley

$6,319

California

$5,250

United States

$5,350

Vallejo

$4,950

Santa Cruz

$5,550

San Jose

$6,000

Stockton

$3,649

Paying for Assisted Living in Mill Valley

 

Mill Valley seniors pay a monthly median rate of $6,319 for assisted living.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mill Valley

Seniors in Mill Valley can get help with some or all of the cost of assisted living through the state Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

With care costs coming in at a baseline of $6,319, assisted living ranks among the more budget-friendly senior care solutions in Mill Valley. This rate comes hundreds of dollars below private home-based options, such as in-home care, which comes in near $6,864 for nonmedical personal care, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing services for around $7,150. Additionally, nursing homes charge much higher rates of around $11,566 for specialized skilled nursing in an institutionalized setting. However, adult day health care, which provides nonresidential personal care and basic skilled nursing, costs about $4,370 less per month than assisted living.

In-Home Care

$6,864

Home Health Care

$7,150

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$6,319

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,566

Note: Data for Mill Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Mill Valley

Mill Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Mill Valley, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mill Valley

All assisted living facilities in Mill Valley submit to guidelines and rules set by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Licensing Division. This entity licenses assisted living facilities and requires them to follow standard rules for housing, staff screening and training practices and care planning. It also investigates complaints from residents, staff and visitors.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mill Valley

 

  • MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae and Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center in San Rafael sit within a 7-mile radius of Mill Valley, giving local assisted living residents access to primary, specialty and emergency services. Additionally, many assisted living communities have on-call physicians who provide medical care and oversight for residents, as well as staff nurses who conduct routine wellness checks.

 

  • Mill Valley’s Marin County ranks in the top place across California’s 58 surveyed counties for general health, indicating a therapeutic environment for local assisted living residents. The region reports just 1,208 preventable hospitalizations per 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries compared to 2,809 nationally, which points to effective outpatient treatment options, and the flu vaccination rate of 54%  among seniors reduces the risk of seasonal illness-related complications among assisted living residents.

 

  • Mill Valley ranks as one of the most expensive places to live, with a cost of living that exceeds the national norm by 87%, affecting fees in residential facilities. In general, housing prices run 81% higher than the national average, while utilities run 45% higher and food costs 31% more. While the state doesn’t fund assistance programs to bring down local care costs, many assisted living facilities have transparent, all-inclusive pricing to help residents plan for monthly expenses.

 

  • Mill Valley’s mild Mediterranean climate brings about 255 sunny days annually compared to the national norm of 205 days, along with temperatures ranging from 43 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit over the course of the year. January ranks as the rainiest month, with residents seeing about 13 days of rain, and the city gets virtually no snow, appealing to prospective assisted living residents sensitive to cold conditions.

 

  • Mill Valley scores 38 out of 100 points on a total crime index, meaning that its crime rate runs lower than 38% of U.S. communities, and it sees about 13 crimes per 1,000 people annually. Both property and violent crime occur at a much lower rate here than in the state as a whole, especially in neighborhoods such as Tamalpais Valley/Almonte and Muir Woods Park, making it a safe option for those seeking assisted living.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mill Valley

Mill Valley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Ewell's granddaughter

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Marin Terrace

My granny stayed at Marin Terrace for a few weeks while she was dying on hospice. From the minute we walked through the door, we were greeted with kindness and care. Darnell is a total character...

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David

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Redwoods - Retirement, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing

We moved my relative to The Redwoods yesterday, which will hopefully be her home for the rest of her life. We chose The Redwoods because of the location, quality of care, and price. Her room is a...

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Sarah

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Marin Terrace

My mom hasn't been at Marin Terrace that long. The atmosphere is pretty nice and it looks appealing. I like their executive director, who is very outgoing and personable. They have a nurse on...

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