Known for its many wineries, Santa Rosa sits in California's Sonoma County. The community boasts 49 assisted living facilities to support the needs of its elderly population....
This guide features 442 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Santa Rosa, which earn an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars. Read on to learn more about the area's quality senior care.
4225 Wayvern Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
4.5
(27 reviews)
I’m really looking forward to my Dad staying at Ivy Park. It was such a pleasure working with Honey, too. She is knowledgeable, caring, accommodating, and even went the extra mile in getting paperwork handled for my Mom. Healthcare challenges can be ...
$3,795
CARING STARS WINNER
3250 Chanate Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
4.3
(36 reviews)
I liked the location of Brookdale Chanate. I liked the staff. The people were very, very professional, kind, and compassionate. I was very, very impressed. The facilities were clean, and it was very quiet. At first, I was going to pick Brookdale Chan...
$4,542
1397 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
4.7
(10 reviews)
My husband has moved into Villa Capri. The atmosphere is very quiet, calm, and clean. There's a lot of staff for the residents. I like the location. It just seemed very organized and the people love working there. They have been so helpful because th...
$7,295
301 White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
4.3
(19 reviews)
AI took us on a tour with my mother-in-law and husband. Very nicely decorated, clean freshly remodeled rooms. We looked at both 1 and 2 BR apartments. The room chosen has a nice balcony with courtyard views. The food was delicious ordering off the...
$5,700
PROMOTION!
4210 Thomas Lake Harris Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
5.0
(5 reviews)
I did a tour of Fountaingrove Lodge, and it had everything I could want and more. It was top of the line. The apartments were spectacular. The staff was friendly and extensive. I think the staff was almost two-to-one; one staff to two clients. They...
$5,495
CARING STARS WINNER
2375 Range Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
4.0
(37 reviews)
My dad liked Brookdale Paulin Creek a lot. The staff and the residents were all very friendly and welcoming. The tour was nice. The lady, Miro, was very, very kind, very thorough, and answered all of the questions. My parents were able to sit down an...
$3,643
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1980 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
5.0
(2 reviews)
I toured The Lodge at Piner Road. They were very organized. They had a very good sense of community there. They had by far the best-looking units of the three places that we looked at. The high ceilings really helped give it a sense of good space. It...
$4,300
3737 Airway Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Nestled in the heart of California Wine Country in Northern California, Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa offers residents unparalleled services and amenities for seniors looking for Assisted Living or Memory Care. Our residents will live on over 4 acres of meticulously designed grounds and gardens, and will be part of the historical Sonoma County - just south of San Francisco and will get to enjoy everything that this truly desirable location has to offer. Our new, state-of-the-art construction is adjacent to all the attractions and amenities that Santa Rosa has to offer, including shopping, golf, vineyards, and world-class medical facilities. In addition, our knowledgeable and experienced team will be ready to provide our residents with all the programs and conveniences needed in the comfort of their home. At Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa, we view every day as an opportunity to enjoy the finer things in life, and we want each resident to spend time feeling happy, content, and well-cared for. As we approach our grand opening later in 2024, we are offering the limited opportunity to join the Santa Rosa Preferred Members Club. These select depositors will receive an exclusive set of experiences and benefits when they reserve an apartment in our community. It's a new day and it's yours. Discover Pacifica Senior Living Santa Rosa. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$4,375
5555 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
4.5
(16 reviews)
Spring Lake Village was fantastic. My mother did not choose that place because she thought it was too big, and you have to pay a big sum of money up front. I wish she had gone there in spite of the cost. They're really not more expensive than anybody...
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1840 Ridley Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
4.3
(13 reviews)
Hanna House Ridley was certainly better for my grandmother than the first place we had. It was just smaller and more intimate, and she was able to get more hands-on care that she needed. It was nice and comfortable. It was basically like a house. It ...
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2080 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
4.2
(5 reviews)
My father has moved into Primrose because they have memory care clients and that's what his issues are. I also chose it just because they have large walking grounds. They have three acres of grounds. They also have a day program. Plus, there's just a...
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2630 Canterbury Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
5.0
(2 reviews)
We love The Canterbury Home. The staff is very friendly, and warm, and truly cares about their residents. The home is clean and warm. Mom is there and I feel like she is very safe there. They got private rooms. They do some chair yoga, they have some...
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5596 Raters Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
3.7
(4 reviews)
We settled my father in St. Francis Assisted Living. We chose it because it is very warm, spacious, and clean. They have a great reputation. I really like the people who live there and who run it. I think the food is fine. The room is very clean, spa...
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2300 Donahue Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
4.5
(2 reviews)
This is one of three assisted living homes I've toured--all owned by Loving Care Homes. The other two are Eva's Garden and Elsa's Home. I know the owner, and she's very dedicated. There's no memory care at either this home or the other two; most of t...
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311 Mosswood Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
4.5
(2 reviews)
This is an assisted living facility in the heart of Santa Rosa, in an older Victorian neighborhood filled with pleasant, upscale, well tended homes. The facility itself is a Victorian home that was recently remodeled. It's really beautiful--a large h...
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2564 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
3.4
(5 reviews)
When I visited one of the first things I noticed was how friendly all of the staff were. My relative also seemed very happy with the size of their room and how the staff members treated them. They also felt like the other people in care at the home w...
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1727 Burbank Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
4.0
(2 reviews)
I toured Redwood Senior Living Santa Rosa, and I thought it was a good place. It's not as fancy as others, but the man who ran the place was a very good person. I walked through the facility, and it seems to be very clean. Everyone seemed as happy as...
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5695 Carriage Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother has been at Carriage House for two months now. It is a very nice accommodation. It is half a mile to my mother's church, which makes it convenient for us getting there and for the people from our church visiting her. The owner lady is wonde...
$4,500
320 Kiva Place, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
5.0
(1 reviews)
Sunset Garden II was nice and clean. I like the fact that there are only 4 ladies there, which is wonderful. The owner even is great; she responds to anything that I ask. All of the caregivers -- except for one -- are great. But I?ve made arrangement...
$4,000
1921 Quail Run, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
5.0
(1 reviews)
This is a very nice place. It's well located in a little suburban community in central Santa Rosa, just off Fulton Road. The facility is small and very homey and well kept. It's also reasonably priced, and there's usually a waiting list to get in. ...
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Assisted Living
Thomas E
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at Santa Rosa
I’m really looking forward to my Dad staying at Ivy Park. It was such a pleasure working with Honey, too. She is knowledgeable, caring, accommodating, and even went the extra mile in getting...
Assisted Living
Stephanie
4.0
Review of Oakmont Gardens
Oakmont Gardens offered many outside activities and other things that seemed good for people who wanted to be more active. The apartments were sufficient, and the large facility was not appealing...
Provider response
Stephanie, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Oakmont Gardens! Thank you again for the great review!
Assisted Living
Stephanie
5.0
Review of The Lodge at Piner Road
I toured The Lodge at Piner Road. They were very organized. They had a very good sense of community there. They had by far the best-looking units of the three places that we looked at. The high...
Assisted living facilities across Santa Rosa typically charge $7,250 monthly, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. This cost positions the city as more expensive than the state median. However, in Napa, pricing sits around $7,488, and in San Francisco, fees are about $7,495, both costlier than Santa Rosa. However, lower rates exist in Vallejo, which sees monthly costs of around $4,944.
Santa Rosa
$7,250
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Napa
$7,488
Vallejo
$4,944
San Francisco
$7,495
Sacramento
$6,340
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Santa Rosa costs around $7,048 per month which is much higher across the board. The average cost in California is $5,250 per month, and the national monthly median is about $4,500.
Eligible seniors may receive help paying for assisted living through California’s Assisted Living Waiver Program. Financial aid is also available to those with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through California’s Optional State Supplement (OSS) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
In Santa Rosa, seniors have various care options. Adult day care offers an affordable choice at $3,012 — less than half of what seniors pay for assisted living. Slightly more expensive than assisted living, in-home care and home health care cost $8,294 and $8,199, respectively. For seniors with extensive medical needs, nursing homes present a more expensive option, with typical costs for semi-private rooms starting at $13,916.
In-Home Care
$8,294
Home Health Care
$8,199
Adult Day Health Care
$3,012
Assisted Living Facility
$7,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,916
There are many resources available for seniors living in or moving into an assisted living facility. A variety of free services and financial assistance are provided by local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging | (707) 565-5950 | The Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging serves older adults 60 years old and helps with concerns, such as health care, finances and public benefits. It offers online health and wellness classes to educate seniors on how to prevent falls, how to live with chronic pain and diabetes management. Information specialists are available to provide information and referrals for available local programs and services. |
| In-Home Supportive Services Program | (707) 565-5900 | The In-Home Supportive Services Program is provided to eligible seniors over the age of 65 and to blind and disabled individuals. The program helps pay for in-home assistance so seniors can remain safely in their homes. Types of services include personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry and accompaniment to medical appointments. |
| VA Benefits | (707) 565-5960 | The Sonoma County Veterans Service Office can help senior veterans and their families find in-home or residential care options. An assessment is conducted to determine specific needs and matching to the appropriate program. Financial assistance for housing and care to veterans who need supportive medical services are also available to qualified seniors. |
| Senior Centers | (707) 543-3745 | There are two senior centers in Santa Rosa: Person Senior Wing at the Finley Community Center on West College Avenue and Steele Lane Community Center on Steele Lane. Both centers offer seniors aged 50 and up a wide range of programming, including health and fitness classes, life-enrichment opportunities, socialization and recreational activities. |
Santa Rosa 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.
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