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Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation
Scout 100Petaluma, CA · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Petaluma's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Santa Rosa, California
Every licensed senior community in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
8
5-star rated
3.6★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Santa Rosa
Local Santa Rosa-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Santa Rosa prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,160/mo median
typical range $5,730–$8,950
Memory Care
$6,670/mo median
typical range $5,340–$8,340
Skilled Nursing
$13,080/mo median
typical range $10,810–$16,260
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,160/mo median
typical range $3,070–$7,340
Residential Care Home
$6,440/mo median
typical range $5,150–$8,050
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Santa Rosa using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Santa Rosa.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 18 communities in Santa Rosa, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Spring Lake Village
Scout 96Santa Rosa, CA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Santa Rosa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →3
Cloverdale Healthcare Center
Scout 95Cloverdale, CA · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Cloverdale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →4
Summerfield Health Care Center
Scout 95Santa Rosa, CA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Santa Rosa's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →5
Apple Valley Post-Acute Rehab
Scout 91Sebastopol, CA · 95 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Sebastopol's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →6
Broadway Villa Post Acute
Scout 91Sonoma, CA · 144 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Sonoma's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →7
Hillcrest Post Acute
Scout 91Petaluma, CA · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Petaluma's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →8
Healdsburg Hospital D/P SNF
Scout 91Healdsburg, CA · 17 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Healdsburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →9
Santa Rosa, CA · 45 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Santa Rosa.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Valley of the Moon Post Acute
Scout 68Sonoma, CA · 27 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Sonoma.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →11
Santa Rosa Post Acute
Scout 67Santa Rosa, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Rosa.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →12
Sonoma Post Acute
Scout 62Sonoma, CA · 83 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sonoma.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →13
Vineyard Post Acute
Scout 57Petaluma, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Petaluma.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →14
Park View Post Acute
Scout 55Santa Rosa, CA · 116 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Santa Rosa.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →15
Ridgeway Post Acute
Scout 44Petaluma, CA · 79 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →16
Blue Oak Post-Acute
Scout 42Santa Rosa, CA · 181 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Santa Rosa.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →17
North Bay Post Acute
Scout 9Petaluma, CA · 98 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Northvine Postacute Care
Scout 0Santa Rosa, CA · 62 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,810–$16,260/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Santa Rosa, CA?
In the Santa Rosa, CA area, assisted living typically runs $5,730–$8,950/month (median $7,160), memory care $5,340–$8,340/month (median $6,670), and skilled nursing $10,810–$16,260/month (median $13,080) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Santa Rosa, CA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Santa Rosa, CA right now are Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Spring Lake Village, Cloverdale Healthcare Center. The full ranked list of 18 communities is on this page.
How are the 18 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.