Aldersly sits on a calm, well-kept 3.5-acre garden campus in Marin County, and it has a quiet, cozy feeling with a bit of Scandinavian style that's easy to see in its modern studios and one-bedroom apartments with open, light-filled layouts and smooth, non-transition floors for safety, including in bathrooms. Some apartments work well for couples and there are guest suites, a few different floor plans, and independent living options like Alcove studios starting at 370 square feet, and monthly fees begin at $5,136. The place focuses on comfort-what they call "hygge," that idea from Denmark about coziness and feeling connected-so the main dining room looks out at Mt. Tam, and residents get a monthly meal allowance with chef-prepared meals three times a day, a restaurant-style menu, a bistro, and a wine bar. People with special diets can get their food made different ways, and the kitchen team will work with them.
You'll see flowers, neat paths, and a greenhouse somewhere on campus, and the grounds team keeps it organized and tidy; there's space to garden, common rooms that get good sunlight, a library, and a card or game room where groups meet up for book club, art, bridge, or bocce and corn hole. Residents keep active with fitness classes in the gym, outings to shop, visit restaurants, or see art and concerts, and spiritual groups get together for meditation, worship, and fellowship. Pets are welcome, if needed, covered parking and on-site storage are available for extra fees, and there's help with laundry, cleaning, and bed or bathroom duties every day if needed, plus weekly housekeeping, towel service every other day, and linen changes once a week. Almost all utilities are included, but residents pay for cable and phone.
The staff keeps an eye on residents with regular health checks. Every room has circadian lighting and a "zero blue light" lamp by the bed. Air in the common spaces gets cleaned and a care team voice assistant (Alexa Echo Show) is always listening when help is needed. Licensed nurses provide care every day of the week, manage medications, and oversee a team that helps with bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving around. Families or people themselves can plan for care as needs change, because Aldersly has independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice, and an adult day care program all on one campus, so there's a path from one level of support to another. People with memory loss can live in upgraded areas designed for comfort and safety, using a program called Heartfelt Connections-A Memory Care Program™, and the Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in the Kronborg Building has professional nurses and therapy services like physical, speech, and occupational therapy.
Community life keeps folks busy, with educational talks about art and history, entertainment, music by local performers, and group outings to shopping and cultural spots, or big events like the July Chamber Morning Program and All County Mixer at Angel Island Ferry. There are tech classes for women age 50 and up, fellowships, meditation groups, and support resources for caregivers. The board of directors, committees, and care staff handle planning and operations, with a focus on friendly service and keeping things organized and clean. People who live at Aldersly enjoy a relaxed, warm feeling, a sense of belonging, and support that adjusts as they need it, all on a pretty, sunny campus.
