Meet Our Executive Director: Lauren Cottman

September 9, 2025

  • Experienced Leadership – Executive Director Lauren Cottman brings 16+ years in senior living and a passion for compassionate care.
  • Specialized Memory Care – WindChime provides Alzheimer’s and dementia support through personalized care plans and programs.
  • Unique Community – Vibrant Life® activities, secure design, and family partnerships make WindChime a trusted choice for memory care in Marin County.

Highest Standard of Memory Care

At WindChime of Marin, we value the highest standard of committment and compassion memory care. With more than 16 years of expertise in the senior living industry, our Executive Director, Lauren Cottman has supported communities across the Bay Area and Sonoma County with her knowledge, compassion, and leadership. Having previously served as our Resident Services Director, Lauren knows firsthand the special culture at WindChime and is eager to continue making a positive impact on residents, families, and team members alike.

Dedicated Leadership

Lauren’s leadership is grounded in collaboration, regulatory excellence, and people development. Her ability to foster an inclusive and supportive culture helps ensure that everyone—residents, families, and staff—feels valued. This dedication carries through to the quality of care WindChime provides, from specialized memory care programs for Alzheimer’s and dementia to individualized care plans designed around each resident’s unique needs. With her guidance, WindChime continues to uphold the highest standards of safety, compassion, and dignity.

Peace of Mind

What makes WindChime of Marin truly unique is our holistic approach to memory care. Through signature programs like Vibrant Life®, residents are encouraged to engage in meaningful activities that nurture creativity, connection, and joy. Combined with our secure and thoughtfully designed community, a highly trained team, and strong emphasis on family partnerships, WindChime offers more than senior living—it offers peace of mind. Families can rest assured their loved ones are in a community where every detail, from health support to enrichment programs, is designed to promote comfort and wellbeing.

For Lauren, the most rewarding part of her role is witnessing the smiles, stories, and milestones that happen daily at WindChime of Marin. Her dedication to growth and community spirit continues to strengthen our mission of providing compassionate, personalized memory care in Marin County. Under her leadership, WindChime is more than an excellent choice for your parent—it’s a place to call home.

FAQs
1. What services does WindChime of Marin provide?
WindChime specializes in memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Services include personalized care plans, daily assistance, health monitoring, and enrichment programs.


2. How does WindChime create a safe and supportive environment?
Our community features secure spaces, highly trained staff, and structured programs designed to ensure safety while promoting independence, engagement, and dignity.


3. What makes WindChime of Marin different from other senior living communities?
WindChime blends expert memory care with a warm, family-like environment. Our Vibrant Life® program, personalized care approach, and leadership under Lauren Cottman set us apart as a top choice for families seeking compassionate senior care in Marin.
 

 

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