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Santa Rosa Assisted Living at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Santa Rosa
Each of these Santa Rosa communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Santa Rosa
Assisted living in Santa Rosa averages $8,290 a month, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. That is $1,290 above the California median of $7,000 (CareScout 2025). In Santa Rosa, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa assisted living average | $8,290 | $4,445 |
| California assisted living median | $7,000 | $3,155 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| California in-home care | $7,627 | $3,782 |
Find Out What a Santa Rosa Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Santa Rosa veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Santa Rosa
About 5,998 veterans live in Santa Rosa, and 3,377 of them are 65 or older. Across Sonoma County, there are 18,880 veterans, 12,062 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Santa Rosa Communities
Dementia down the road
2 of the 3 Santa Rosa partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
2 Santa Rosa partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Santa Rosa communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Santa Rosa and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Santa Rosa
Other California assisted living pages within driving distance of Santa Rosa.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Santa Rosa Assisted Living Questions
Can a Santa Rosa veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Santa Rosa who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Santa Rosa?
About $8,290 a month on average for the Santa Rosa area, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters.
How many assisted living partners are in Santa Rosa?
3 in Santa Rosa, plus 186 across California.
Which Santa Rosa communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 3 Santa Rosa partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Santa Rosa community?
Yes. Many Santa Rosa families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Santa Rosa
Independent living in Santa Rosa
Active retirement in Santa Rosa, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Santa Rosa
Secure dementia care in Santa Rosa, offered by 2 of our partners here.
In-home care in Santa Rosa
Caregivers who come to the house, for Santa Rosa veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soon
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →Looking beyond Santa Rosa? See Assisted Living in California or the national guide.