The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care is a dedicated senior living community located in Santa Rosa, California, specializing in the care of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Purposefully designed to ensure safety and comfort, the community features secured perimeters, keypad entry, and monitored access, giving families peace of mind while promoting residents’ independence. The environment is modern, with thoughtful design elements such as color-coded hallways and clearly labeled common areas to help residents navigate with greater ease.
The community emphasizes highly individualized, person-centered care, adapting to each resident’s unique cognitive and physical needs. Assistance is provided with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and eating. The 24-hour care team is trained in dementia care and offers support with medication management, monitoring of health status, and coordination with physicians as necessary. Staff undergo ongoing training in memory care best practices to ensure compassionate, specialized support.
Residents benefit from a range of amenities designed to promote comfort and engagement. The Vineyard at Fountaingrove offers comfortable private and semi-private accommodations, each with emergency call systems and bathroom safety features. While rooms are smaller in size—a design choice that many families feel helps residents manage their space and reduces confusion—they are clean, well-maintained, and furnished to provide a homelike setting. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are included, reducing daily burdens for residents.
The community features inviting indoor common areas where residents can socialize or participate in group activities, as well as secure outdoor courtyards and walking paths that allow for fresh air and safe recreation. Dining services include three nutritious, chef-prepared meals daily, served in a supportive dining environment that accommodates dietary restrictions and encourages social interaction.
A variety of therapeutic programs and activities are available, tailored to the interests and abilities of residents. These may include music therapy, art projects, gardening, sensory stimulation, and gentle exercise classes, all designed to support cognitive function and emotional well-being. Activities calendars are developed with input from residents and families, though some feedback indicates variability in scheduling and availability of programs.
Family involvement is encouraged, with regular communication about residents’ progress and opportunities for family visits and participation in community events. While many families praise the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the cleanliness and security of the environment, some concerns have been reported regarding administrative responsiveness, communication consistency, and staff continuity. The community strives to address these concerns through ongoing evaluation and improvement initiatives.
The Vineyard at Fountaingrove Memory Care stands out for its secure, purpose-built setting, dementia-trained staff, and commitment to creating a nurturing environment. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to tour the community, review recent experiences from current and past families, and have open discussions with staff to ensure the best possible fit for their loved one’s needs.
Costs at this community start at $1,850 and range up to $8,695. The average price in the community is $5,272, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,107. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
