Lifestyle Spotlight
Private Furnished Suites
The suites at WindChime of Marin are made to feel calm, familiar, and personal. Rather than anything clinical, they feel like home, for residents and their families alike.
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At WindChime of Marin we specialize in memory care in Kentfield, Marin County. Our community blends elegant living spaces and residences with beautiful outdoor spaces and nature integration, creating a serene environment for all residents. From the very beginning, our dedicated transitions onboarding and care teams ensure a smooth move-in process tailored to individual needs. Residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle through diverse community and social spaces, engaging lifestyle programming and activities, and enriching arts, culture, and creative expression.
Exceptional dining and culinary experiences are matched by top-tier hospitality, services, and daily conveniences that make life worry-free. Most importantly, WindChime of Marin prioritizes health and peace of mind by offering specialized cognitive care and memory support, personalized care and support, and robust safety, security, and emergency response systems. Here at WindChime of Marin, comprehensive wellness and care services extend to the whole family, ensuring supportive and meaningful family and guest experiences.
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Living Spaces & Residences
A Place That Feels Like Home
Our private and shared suites are designed to feel calm, familiar, and easy to navigate.
Every residence at WindChime of Marin is built with memory care in mind. Looping hallways and familiar landmarks help residents find their way on their own, and warm, homey furnishings keep things comfortable rather than clinical. Just outside, a landscaped courtyard with level paths gives residents a safe way to enjoy fresh air and views of Mt. Tamalpais.
Every suite is part of a small, secure neighborhood designed around sightlines and daily routines rather than long institutional corridors. Housekeeping and maintenance run quietly in the background, so the space stays comfortable without residents having to think about the upkeep. Residents are encouraged to make their space their own, from the photos on the wall to the quilt on the bed. Familiar touches help a new suite feel like home quickly, and our team is glad to lend a hand with the move so the change feels smooth for everyone.
- Private furnished suites with room for personal touches
- Shared suites for residents who enjoy companionship
- Private bathrooms with step-in showers, support bars, and non-slip floors
Transitions Onboarding & Care
A Gentle Start to Life at WindChime
We help new residents and their families settle in with a plan built around each person's routines and needs.
Moving a loved one into memory care is a big step, and we don't expect anyone to do it alone. Before move-in day, our team works with your family and your loved one's doctors to shape a care plan around their habits, favorite meals, and daily rhythms. Once they arrive, we introduce new faces and spaces gradually so the community starts to feel like home. And as needs change over time, care adjusts right here, without another move.
Through it all, we keep families close. Move-in day is just the beginning of an ongoing partnership, and our team stays in touch, so you always know how your loved one is settling in and what comes next.
This same team stays involved well past the first few weeks, checking in regularly as routines settle and adjusting the plan as needed. Many of the families we support are actively comparing memory care near San Rafael, CA at the time of move-in, and tell us afterward that this hands-on onboarding was what set the transition apart.
Family & Guest Experiences
Families Are Part of the Community
We make visiting easy and give families plenty of ways to stay involved.
When you visit WindChime, you're family, not a guest. Comfortable lounges and garden patios give you relaxed places to spend time together, and the event calendar is full of ways to join in, from garden days to holiday parties. We also look after the people doing the caring, with support groups and workshops that help families navigate memory loss together.
We know visiting can feel daunting at first, so we do what we can to make it easy and warm. From your first visit onward, our team is happy to answer questions, share how your loved one is settling in, and help you make the most of your time together.
Beyond scheduled events, families are welcome to plan a visit around a shared meal, a walk in the courtyard, or a quiet afternoon together. Our team is also happy to coach visiting family members on communication techniques that make each visit feel easier and more connected.
Arts, Culture & Creative Expression
The Joy of Making Something
Art, music, and celebration give residents joyful ways to express themselves.
Creativity often stays strong even when words become harder to find. Residents paint, sculpt, and craft in guided sessions where the fun is in the making, not the finished product. Music fills the calendar too, from live performances to sing-alongs featuring the songs residents grew up with, along with cultural celebrations and visits from local students.
These sessions adapt on the fly, simplifying a project, switching an instrument, or shifting focus, so every resident can participate at their own comfort level. Family members are always welcome to join in, whether that means picking up a paintbrush or just tapping along to the music. The point is never a perfect result, it's the joy of taking part. Whether a resident paints, sings, or simply taps along to the music, these moments spark connection and pride, and they give families a lovely way to join in too.
- Guided art and craft sessions
- Live music and cultural celebrations
- Intergenerational art and music with local students