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Windsong of Sonoma in Petaluma, CA

Windsong of Sonoma is an assisted living and memory care community in Petaluma, CA.

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Windsong of Sonoma in Petaluma, CA

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  • Interior

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  • Decor

    A well-decorated dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant table settings.
  • Living Room

    A spacious and bright living area featuring a staircase, comfortable seating, and an office desk.
  • Building

    A picturesque view of a large residential building with a landscaped entrance and surrounding trees.
  • Architecture

    A beautifully landscaped building entrance with flowers and a clear blue sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a comfortable armchair, stylish decor, and natural light streaming through the window.
  • Trees

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  • Windows

    A bright and inviting dining area with wooden floors and comfortable seating.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining room with a long wooden table and elegant chairs, featuring a chandelier and a fireplace.
  • Landscaping

    A peaceful patio area with a table, chairs, and an umbrella overlooking a garden.
  • Lighting

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and an ottoman arranged in a bright and airy space.
  • Garden

    A serene garden pathway lined with tables and chairs between two residential buildings.
  • Artwork

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  • Floor Plan

    A 3D floor plan of an apartment showcasing two bedrooms and a shared living space.

815 Wood Sorrel Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954

To contact a resident: (707) 776-2885

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 82 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
8
2 stars
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1 stars
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Windsong of Sonoma Costs & Pricing

Windsong of Sonoma offers competitive pricing in the context of both Sonoma County and California as a whole. For semi-private accommodations, residents can expect to pay $4,110 per month, which is slightly above the county average of $4,052 but notably higher than the state average of $3,333. The studio option at Windsong is priced at $4,950, surpassing both the county rate of $4,340 and the statewide figure of $4,145, reflecting the premium amenities and services provided. However, for those seeking a one-bedroom unit, the cost rises significantly to $7,260 - considerably exceeding both local ($4,562) and state ($4,340) benchmarks. Overall, while Windsong of Sonoma's pricing may be higher in certain categories compared to its immediate surroundings and broader state averages, these rates likely correspond with an enhanced quality of care and lifestyle options that are characteristic of this community.

Floor plansWindsong of SonomaSonoma CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,110$4,052$3,333
Studio$4,950$4,340$4,145
1 Bedroom$7,260$4,562$4,340

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Overall Review of Windsong of Sonoma

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Staff support comes up often

Residents and families consistently describe caregivers as kind and responsive.

Many reviews highlight friendly, attentive staff members who treat residents well and keep families feeling supported. Several describe staff as patient and willing to help with daily needs and day-to-day concerns. A few comments also flag that management decisions can affect care, but even those reviews often start by crediting the people providing hands-on support.

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Care can feel inconsistent in memory care

Some residents in memory care faced safety and staffing challenges.

A recurring concern is that memory care support did not match residents’ needs, with mentions of falls and inadequate overnight monitoring. Other reviews still describe the memory care unit as secure and staffed, but the negative experiences point to gaps in care management and communication. At least one reviewer specifically cautions that the facility may not be the right fit for certain dementia stages.

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Dining quality is mixed

Food gets both praise and criticism in resident accounts.

Some reviews say the food is good or even great, and a few mention convenient dining and menu-style meals. Others describe the food as only okay or not great, and one reviewer was unhappy with meal-related service or overall dining quality. Overall, dining seems like a point of contrast between families who felt satisfied and those who expected better.

  • A bright and spacious dining room with wooden floors and elegant furniture, featuring large windows that allow natural light to flood in.
  • A well-decorated dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant table settings.
  • An elegantly set dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
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Activities are present but can feel basic

Daily activities are offered, including groups and events.

Reviews repeatedly mention activities running regularly, such as bingo, movie nights, and art or exercise programs. Some families appreciate the variety, outings, and community events that keep residents engaged. Others wish for more variety beyond typical games and programs, especially for residents who don’t enjoy the standard activity mix.

caveat

Cost is a frequent concern

Several families felt the pricing didn’t match the care received.

At least a few reviews describe pricing as overpriced for the level of support or service that was delivered. This comes alongside other complaints about staffing or management, which can compound the sense that the cost isn’t justified. Still, some residents and families do say they found the community to be a good fit—so the cost feedback appears tied to individual experiences with care needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 95 resident community capacity 95 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Organic food and ingredients Organic food and ingredients
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Sensory-based programs Sensory-based programs
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Petaluma, California, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for convenience and entertainment. With several restaurants nearby, including Lombardi's BBQ & Deli and Wild Goat Bistro, residents have plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are several physicians' offices and hospitals in close proximity, such as Petaluma Pediatrician and Petaluma Valley Hospital, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. Pharmacies like CVS and Safeway are also within a short drive for medication needs. For leisure activities, there are cafes like Java Hut and theaters like Boulevard Cinemas nearby. Places of worship such as St Vincent De Paul Church provide spiritual support, while parks like McNear Park offer opportunities for outdoor relaxation. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded and convenient environment for seniors considering senior living in Petaluma.

Restaurants

  • Lombardi's BBQ & Deli (0.8 miles)
  • Lagunitas Brewing Co. (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • The Block (1.8 miles)
  • Brewsters Beer Garden (1.8 miles)
  • Wild Goat Bistro (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Petaluma Pediatrician - Dr Faye Lundergan (0.9 miles)
  • Ackroyd Gregory, MD (0.9 miles)
  • North Bay Urology (0.9 miles)
  • North Bay Eye Associates (1 miles)
  • North Bay Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center (1 miles)
  • Petaluma Women's Health (1 miles)
  • Dermatology Associates of the Bay Area (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Petaluma Valley Hospital-Radiology & Laboratory Outpatient Clinic (1 miles)
  • SRM Alliance Hospital Services (1 miles)
  • Parkside Recovery Centers (1 miles)
  • Evergreen Health Rehabilitation Center (2.4 miles)
  • Sonoma Developmental Center (9.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Depth Body (2.3 miles)
  • Lucky Supermarket Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Java Hut (1.6 miles)
  • Les Pascals (9.5 miles)
  • Taub Family Outpos (10.4 miles)
  • Basque Boulangerie CafĆ© (10.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Boulevard Cinemas (2.1 miles)
  • Rohnert Park 16 (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Vincent De Paul Church (2.1 miles)
  • St Leo's Catholic Church (9.2 miles)

Parks

  • McNear Park (2.6 miles)
  • Jack London State Historic Park (8.4 miles)
  • General Vallejo Home (10.3 miles)
  • Miwok Park (10.5 miles)
  • Sonoma Plaza (10.5 miles)

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