This retirement home was established in 1921 by a group of Danish people. The name Aldersly…read moreliterally means Old Haven. It is such a serene facility with beautiful landscaping, trees, and gardens, a virtual oasis.

All I can say is how thankful I am to finally the "right" place for my Momma since she grew up on…read morethe Farm in Wisconsin, this facility just helps momma feel more at home. It was greatly difficult to transfer her across the Nation to rest closer to us here in San Francisco. She was super particular in picking what was "right" for herself and we are so grateful for that. But,what is best for all of us is that she gets to acclimate away from the farm to the unique modern living here with all the kind people working at Aldersly and momma's favorite thing in the world is arts and crafts of which her new home offers plenty. Whew thank you Aldersly for helping us make our transition easier than we had anticipated!

I toured nearly every San Francisco and Marin facility, and I have a spreadsheet to prove it. I was…read moremoving my parents to the Bay Area, and we needed assisted living for people with memory issues who do not meet the threshold for memory care. Also, both of my parents had been dramatically declining for a couple of months, so we needed to act fast to get them new doctors with weekly appointments and consistent caregiving. Aegis Corte Madera is the right place for them. An excellent UCSF doctor visits the community every Tuesday, and she has improved my parents' medical care. She works closely with the nurses onsite, so there is clear communication and implementation. Both parents made trips to Marin Health (hospital), so it was not an overnight success, but their health has stabilized. I have faith in their medical care, and they are in better shape than when they lived in their home. The management is exceptionally welcoming. They made my parents feel like they belonged right away. The GM buddied up to my dad to make him comfortable. The nurses and caregivers display a lot of care and even affection, which helped my mom adapt. The management staff is deeply invested in each individual and will do whatever it takes to settle people into the community. The cost is high, and the entrance/community fee is too high. However, I could not find another option offering medical support, very comfortable living spaces, a sunny apartment with views of the Marin ridgelines, and lively community activities. When I looked at my spreadsheet, the monthly costs for almost all the facilities were very close. I bit the bullet and paid the higher community fee, and we've had an excellent outcome. I recommend Aegis.

I moved my husband into Aegis Corte Madera 14 months ago. He has received not only excellent care,…read morebut I have been given the support that I needed to help guide us both on this journey. They love when I bring our pets to visit and it really feels like a family atmosphere. The communication is good and getting better all the time with the new General Manager. What I feel is most important, is that the most of the staff has been there for over five years. That really says something about the company. The activities are really great. They include weekly field trips which include beaches, symphonies, and baseball games. Ever day there is a schedule of wonderful classes from exercise to poker! Everyone has been warm, friendly, helpful, and most of all they have been attentive to all of our needs.

Bello Gardens is nestled in a beautiful residential area of San Anselmo. It is located across the…read morestreet from Saint Anselm school. They have 24 rooms as well as a beautiful outdoor garden area in the back of the house. They provide light to mid assisted living services and offer all private rooms. Their pricing is all inclusive.

After "shopping" high and low throughout the Bay Area for a higher level of care for our mother, I…read moreknew Bello was the place we would choose when I first walked up the bricks steps to the front door. My intuition was confirmed over the next three weeks as we went through layers of decision making supported by the Bello staff resulting in our realization our mother needed an even higher level of care. Failure? Absolutely not! Our mother's condition declined rapidly concurrent to her move date​ -- creating surprises for all​. ​ Bello did everything possible to make it work and continued to problem solve and provide workarounds until the family decided a​ locked facility was required. During that three weeks my mother experienced true camaraderie with other residents, was consistently treated with respect (even though she was a handful) and was able to experience Bello's truly homelike atmosphere without oppressive clinical or patronizing "help." Residents are supported to be as mentally, socially, emotionally and physically independent as they can possibly be, there is a focus on community issues outside of declining health (Juanita-the-duck's leadership permeates the facility), and each individual staff person takes ownership and responsibility for the Bello mission. What can I say? The place has a good feel. We were very reluctant to let go of Bello because we trusted them. Was it perfect? No -- I can attest perfection doesn't exist anywhere at any cost when it comes to elder care. ​I've learned that t​rust is far more valuable than perfection when it comes to leaving your relative full time in the care of others. We were told on the first tour that what you see is what you get and that seemingly simple, but precious truth bore out during our three weeks ​at ​B​ello. ​I​ would highly recommend Bello ​Gardens ​to anyone wishing to place their relative in a comfortable community with experienced caregivers.

My mom, Doris has been at South Marin Health and Wellness in Greenbrae for nearly 5 years, and I'm…read moreincredibly grateful for the care she's received. During COVID, she became very ill and was placed on hospice. After caring for her at home for 9 months, we were advised to find a long-term care facility. I briefly placed her at another facility in San Rafael, but knew within hours it wasn't the right fit. Finding South Marin was a turning point. My mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer, kidney failure, and dementia. The care, compassion, and respect she's received here have been exceptional. A special thank you to Kelly, the social worker, who is knowledgeable, supportive, and truly cares. Carina, the activities director, is also wonderful and brings so much kindness to the residents. All the nurses, assistants, and staff have been wonderful. I never imagined putting my mom in a SNF, but I feel very lucky she's at South Marin. As a former long-term care volunteer ombudsman, I also want to add some perspective. I've seen reviews mentioning delays in care. The reality is that staffing shortages are a widespread issue across the industry due to policy and funding challenges. That said, the staff here consistently do their best under difficult circumstances. Based on both my personal experience and professional background, I can confidently say South Marin Health and Wellness is a top-notch facility. Thanks team, I appreciate all of you!

My Mother has (unfortunately) needed rehab stays several times in the last few years at multiple…read morefacilities. South Marin is by far the best. Their PT (what she tends to need most) is terrific - the PT therapists seem to experience little turnover as the same individuals have provided PT for my mom over several stays. Despite being very busy, the social workers are also very helpful. And Dr. Susan Nguyen (the hospitalist there) is wonderful - caring, smart, and on it. Rehab isn't fun, the facilities are all really busy and frustrations are inevitable. But we will keep requesting South Marin when my Mom needs it b/c it's the best around.

"The care team at WindChime of Marin combines professionalism with deep compassion"…read more Lauren Cottman & Lisa Lomeli communicate openly with families and personalize every care plan. It's clear that this isn't just a job for them -- it's a calling."

Beautiful and clean facility with a friendly staff. We are placing my uncle there, and the Director…read moreof Sales, Carolyn Bopp, has gone above and beyond to accommodate my uncle's needs. He was born in Italy, and Carolyn has been speaking Italian with him that she's been learning on DuoLingo to make him feel more at home and at ease. So far, all of the staff has been very welcoming and friendly. Call Carolyn who goes out of her way with empathy and understanding during a very difficult decision making time for our entire family.

I love this place. Everyone is very responsive, friendly, and nice. I love that they do so much…read moremusic for the seniors

I dreaded visiting this place because long-term care facilities are usually ghastly. To my…read moresurprise, Greenwood was the exception to every rule. The director of marketing, Paul Peck, was beyond helpful and informative, proud of the fact that he was involved in bettering the lives of the 21 elderly residents, all requiring high levels of care. Greenwood is light, airy, open, and immaculate, the atmosphere far more attractive compared to the other places I've toured. The residents seemed at home and friendly, easily mingling with a caring staff. Honest, if I had to live in a long-term care facility, I would say yes to Greenwood. Oh, and I should mention, the price was right.

I second all of the positive reviews here. Alan really helped us find the best memory care facility…read morefor my dad. He made a confusing and stressful time infinitely less so and I'm so grateful for his help throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons is amazing. Recently my 89-year-old Mom fell and broke her hip…read more During her recuperation we realized that it just wasn't realistic for her to live at home alone anymore, and that we needed to find her an assisted living facility. Not knowing the first thing about these facilities, I reached out to Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons. I can't even begin to explain how helpful he was. He listened to our situation, provided me with insight and contact information on the local facilities, explained what I needed to know, and what to consider when reaching out to these prospective places. His advice was invaluable. He was always there for me, whenever I had questions. He was super responsive, emailing back or calling right away. And through this process my mom kept changing her mind about where she wanted to live (mid-peninsula near her friends, south bay near me), and so our requirements kept changing. Through it all Alan was patient and positive - something I really needed during this stressful time. I seriously have no idea how I would have handled this whole situation without him. I highly recommend Alan and Senior Seasons.

This is a review for Caroline Glassell, who went out of her way to help us find in-home acupuncture…read moreservices for my dad, who had a major stroke (and then deep vein thrombosis). Regardless of where she was personally benefitting from it, she provided us with kindness and that extra effort, and it made all the difference in the world. With people like this, you just know you are getting the very best!

Very expensive and not caring - While workers were nice…read morethe admin was terrible- pushy and hostile to older folk

Was attracted to the beautiful and poignant photo of the flowers...(turns out an original taken by…read moreWhitty...of course ). After my first phone call I knew I had finally found an enlightened one in a slew of dictating pompous Healthcare professionals." Looking forward to discovering more... Stay tuned.

John was a wonderful, empathic presence in our lives when needing to help our son fly home from the…read morewest coast to the east coast. He was a calming presence and instilled a real sense of security and understanding for all concerned. John's expertise and experience allows him to gain the confidence of those afflicted, as well as the family who loves them. John is a gift to anyone who needs this kind of compassionate care. We are forever grateful to him...