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Muirwoods Memory Care

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

750 North Mcdowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 9495480 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 60 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality, compassionate direct care and a stimulating environment for residents with dementia. However, you should closely monitor administrative performance, specifically regarding the management of personal belongings and clarity in billing/fees, as these have been noted as recurring pain points.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

60 reviews on Google
Muirwoods Memory Care is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, attentive caregivers and a well-designed facility featuring accessible outdoor courtyards. While the clinical care and staff friendliness are frequent highlights, some families have reported significant concerns regarding administrative reliability, specifically regarding laundry services, communication, and unexpected fee increases.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • Thoughtful facility design with accessible outdoor spaces
  • Engaging resident activities and community events
  • Clean and well-maintained environment

Concerns

  • Administrative and logistical errors (e.g., laundry/lost items) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of communication from management/administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with unexpected or arbitrary fee increases

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate
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The owner provides highly personalized responses that frequently mention specific staff members and details named in the reviews. They maintain a warm, professional tone and proactively offer direct contact for addressing grievances.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much the team engages with residents through community events; could you tell me more about the specific types of activities planned for the memory care residents each week?
  • 2We noticed how much the staff cares for the residents in your reviews; how do you ensure that this level of attentive, personalized care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 3How does the administration handle communication with families to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding any changes in a resident's care or facility updates?
  • 4Can you walk us through the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 5What systems are in place to ensure that personal items, like laundry or clothing, are tracked carefully so nothing gets lost or misplaced?
  • 6How do you approach transparency regarding the monthly cost of care and any potential changes to the fee structure?

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Key Review Excerpts

The caregivers are very attentive, kind and Wonderful with their residents. I’ve seen how they take care of the residents and they are very hands on. from the receptionist to the cooks, activities and caregivers.

Private caregiver and regular visitor · 2025★★★☆☆

As our family member's memory continues to weaken they are there to bolster. For privacy I wont list all the staff, but you know who you are and I will continu

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

The care staff are lovely, they are happy and bring a lightness to what are sometimes very challenging situations. The care and attention they give to the residents is personal and very caring.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 60 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

41total
11 Type A— immediate health risk
7 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
May 14, 2026Inspection
Clean

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Mar 10, 2026Other
Clean

The inspection was a Case Management review following a reported medication error for Resident 1. The facility was cited for a Type A deficiency related to the significant delay in administering medication. The facility acknowledged the error and took disciplinary action, and the deficiency was noted as cleared for policy training conducted during the visit.

Feb 18, 2026Other
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation regarding allegations of staff failing to prevent scabies outbreaks and not providing necessary medical attention to residents. Both allegations were reviewed by the Licensing Program Analyst and ultimately found to be unsubstantiated due to a lack of preponderance of evidence.

Feb 18, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation regarding allegations of staff failing to prevent scabies outbreaks and not providing necessary medical attention to residents. Both allegations were reviewed by the Licensing Program Analyst and ultimately found to be unsubstantiated due to a lack of preponderance of evidence.

Nov 25, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was a Case Management follow-up regarding a self-reported incident of abuse. The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews and reviewed records, but no citations were issued during this visit.

Oct 28, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Sep 9, 2025Other
Clean

The facility was inspected for case management purposes and no deficiencies were cited during this visit. The Interim Executive Director was informed that required documents to change the Administrator will be provided by EOB Thursday, 9/11/2025.

Sep 2, 2025Other
Clean

The facility was inspected by the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) on 09/02/2025. The LPA observed the facility and noted that the facility was clean, at a comfortable temperature, and had no obstructed exits or insufficient food supplies. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Muirwoods Msl LLC; Msl Community Management LLC

Administrator

KARINA MEDINA

Source: State licensing data

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