I was recently contacted by Caring.com and asked to share the following webpage on my site:
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/buying-a-home-to-age-in-place/
There are a lot of housing choices for seniors here in Marin County and the North Bay. After my most recent sale at 18 Trellis Drive in Terra Linda my client relocated to Alma Via, which is just opposite the old Sears building at Northgate. I've also had clients relocate to Drakes Terrace, which is just around the corner from Alma Via. And just down the street there is Villa Marin, where seniors can own their own homes rather than renting. That's three different options for seniors in Terra Linda within about a block of each other.
My own mother considered The Redwoods in Mill Valley before opting to live out her life at home with the assistance of a loving caregiver. From what I can tell, the downside of remaining at home can be the lack of a social network. Fortunately my mother has five children and seven grandchildren who all live relatively close by, so she wasn't as isolated as many seniors become. Still I can't help but think that my mother would have thrived in the social setting of a retirement home if she had made that lifestyle choice.
You really don't have to look far to find good options for senior living. It's a big decision though, and it can be very expensive. That's why it's important to take your time when doing your research, and come up with the best arrangements for mom, dad, or both.