750 North Mcdowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
80 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years) • Get directions
Muirwoods Memory Care has 10 state citations and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 47 inspections. The most serious findings include a January 2025 serious citation for insufficient staffing to meet resident incontinence care needs, and a July 2023 serious citation for failure to follow a resident's care plan, including not providing teeth brushing or hearing aide assistance to a resident with dementia. Staffing adequacy has been a recurring theme since the facility's earliest inspections: in October 2021 state regulators held an informal office meeting with facility leadership to address ongoing concerns, and a 2021 investigation documented 4 caregivers managing the care needs of over 40 residents across multiple high-acuity levels. A late 2025 complaint documented resident clothing being lost, misplaced to wrong rooms, and damaged following a laundry system change; the incoming administrator, who started in September 2025, confirmed the problem and described plans to revert to prior procedures. A November 2025 case management visit followed a facility-reported incident of alleged abuse, with no citation issued at that time.
Muirwoods Memory Care is an 80-bed memory care community in Petaluma, specializing exclusively in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Located in Sonoma County's wine country, the facility focuses entirely on the unique needs of residents with cognitive decline.
Families should weigh the specialized focus against a below-average safety record.
Dedicated memory care specialist
Unlike communities that offer memory care as an add-on, Muirwoods is purpose-built for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's, with staff trained specifically in cognitive care.
Sonoma County location
Petaluma is a charming small city in wine country with a walkable downtown, mild climate, and proximity to both Santa Rosa and San Francisco.
Right-sized for memory care
At 80 beds, the community is large enough for robust programming but small enough to maintain the structured, familiar environment that memory care residents need.
Below-average safety record
A 6.2 FYI Safety Score falls below the state average. Review the inspection history for specifics before scheduling a tour.
Memory care only
This community exclusively serves memory care residents. If your loved one's needs change or they don't require specialized memory support, a transition to another facility may be necessary.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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750 North Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
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$8,198/mo
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