Santa Rosa Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Santa Rosa sits in the heart of California’s Wine Country. With its pleasant year-round climate, picturesque scenery and unlimited attractions, the Sonoma County seat makes an ideal retirement home. Before searching for a Santa Rosa assisted living facility (ALF), come along for a quick tour.

Even if you’re not a wine drinker, you can still appreciate the artistry involved in creating one of the world’s most popular drinks. Many of Sonoma County’s 200 wineries offer tours of their winemaking processes. This makes a great way to see some of the country’s most beautiful landscape.

Explore downtown’s Historic Railroad Square with its antique shops, fine dining and coffee shops. The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center preserves and displays the art of the “Peanuts” creator. You’ll learn about the process of cartooning and see original artwork in this state-of-the-art facility. Other popular museums include the Pacific Coast Air Museum, California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, and the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens.

The 5,092-acre Annadel State Park was originally home to the prehistoric Wappo and Pomo people. Today it’s a popular recreational site for hiking, fishing, bird watching and other outdoor activities.

Santa Rosa’s overall cost of living is 45% higher than the U.S. average. California exempts Social Security from taxes but private, local, state and federal pensions are fully taxed. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Santa Rosa assisted living facility averages $4,125 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $333 a day, while a semi-private averages $267 a day. The daily services of a home health aide average $57,056 a year based on a 44-hour workweek

To help you select a Santa Rosa assisted living facility, read, “How to Select a Facility.”