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Santa Rosa is located in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country and offers warm, pleasant weather year-round. The area is home to an abundance of vineyards, wineries and historical attractions, including the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, dedicated to the creator of the beloved Peanuts comic strip. The area has top-tier performing arts, including the award-winning Santa Rosa Symphony and the Sonoma County Philharmonic, and world-class natural attractions, such as the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
Seniors who need a little extra help with nonmedical personal care, housekeeping, meals and other routine activities of daily living may wish to explore assisted living community options. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of an assisted living facility in Santa Rosa is $7,048 — higher than the averages for both the nation and the state.
We’ve put together this guide to assisted living in Santa Rosa that includes cost comparisons, ways to pay for assisted living and free and low-cost resources for seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors in Santa Rosa pay $7,048 per month for assisted living.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Santa Rosa is $7,048. This is significantly higher than the California and U.S. averages of $5,250 and $4,600 per month, respectively.
Residents of assisted living facilities in Santa Rosa pay the highest costs in California. Costs are more than $1,800 lower in the state capital, Sacramento, at $5,225, and average out to $4,000 per month in the Inland Empire community of Riverside. Los Angeles costs mirror the statewide average at $5,250, but rise to $5,475 in San Diego. At a monthly average of $4,450, assisted living costs in Redding are approximately $2,600 less than in Santa Rosa. Costs are even lower in the Central Valley, where Stockton residents pay $3,649 per month and Fresno seniors pay $3,900.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| Council on Aging | (707)525-4487 | This senior citizen center offers adult day programs and in-house and delivered meal programs. Seniors can also access financial education and legal assistance as well as resources for aging parents. A peer support program provides in-home socialization visits to isolated or lonely seniors. |
| Sonoma County Human Services Adult & Aging Services | (707)565-5900 | This government agency offers resources to seniors over the age of 60, veterans, and disabled adults. Here, elders can access social workers, case management and in-home support services. Aging Together Sonoma County is an intergenerational outreach program that offers support, socialization and lifelong learning through meetings and workshops. |
| Senior Advocacy Services | (707)526-4108 | As an elder justice initiative, this state ombudsman works to ensure that seniors in care facilities are treated with respect and professionalism. This organization investigates allegations of elder abuse and lobbies to protect vulnerable adults. It provides anti-scam education and a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. |
| Catholic Charities Senior Services Shaw Center | (707)528.8712 | This faith-based charity offers a variety of senior programs, including the Shaw Center for Memory Care, a day care center for adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The CARES medical, social and emergency services access program provides resources and referrals to elders in crisis. |
| Coastal Seniors | (707)882-2137 | A volunteer-run organization, Coastal Seniors provides a variety of nutrition services including Meals on Wheels, community lunches and several take-home pantry programs. This includes the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income seniors with access to farm-fresh produce. Transportation services, a fall prevention education program and quality of life check-in visits are also available. |
| North Bay Veteran’s Resource Center | (707)578-8387 | Veterans and their spouses can access case management and behavioral health resources here. Mental health treatments are available to veterans suffering from PTSD, brain injuries, depression, anxiety and trauma. This organization also provides transportation services and housing assistance programs. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Santa Rosa area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
