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Springfield Place

101 Ely Blvd S

4.1(21 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Year opened
1985
Nearby hospitals
Near St. Joseph Health and Sutter Santa Rosa hospitals
Ownership
Recently acquired by private equity, per one reviewer

What Families Think

Families generally describe Springfield Place as warm, clean, and socially active, with staff who take time to ease residents into the transition to assisted living. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about how the community handled end-of-life care and pain management, and one long-term family noted leadership turnover and a decline in quality after an ownership change.

The Good

  • Staff described as warm, patient, and welcoming during move-in
  • Consistently praised cleanliness of apartments and common areas
  • Full activity calendar with exercise classes, outings, and happy hours
  • In-house transportation to shopping and doctor appointments
  • Long-tenured mid-level staff who build close relationships with residents

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of delayed hospice/pain-medication response near end of life
  • One report of high leadership turnover (three GMs, sales, and nursing managers)
  • One reviewer described care quality declining after a private equity acquisition
  • One report of a norovirus outbreak requiring quarantine

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Springfield Place

Senior living IN PETALUMA, California

Springfield Place is a senior living community that offers assisted living services in a recently remodeled residential community in Petaluma, California.

Springfield Place is proudly located in Petaluma, which has been identified as the “Perfect Small Town” by Sunset Magazine and one of the “Nation’s Top Ten Getaways Near a Major City” by Travel and Leisure magazine. The assisted living community is close to shopping, including Petaluma’s historic Victorian downtown, as well as to fine dining that caters to vineyards and wine enthusiasts. The popularity of the region has attracted experienced medical professionals and allows for qualified medical centers. Featuring a social model of senior living, our residents are encouraged to remain engaged with others through simple gatherings at meals, or in conjunction with our varied calendar of activities, frequent happy hours, excursions to museums, parks, and theaters, and through games, family-centered events, and upbeat celebrations.

Springfield Place is warm and friendly with the perfect touch of class and elegance. This combination was recognized by Leisure Care through a highly coveted X-Factor Award, given for overall excellence and customer service. Come see our beautiful community that is surrounded by walking pathways and inviting courtyards. Our bright and cheerful environment inspires everyone to make the best of every day.

Personalized Assisted Living Services in Petaluma, CA

Springfield Place offers high-quality assisted living services in Petaluma, California. Our upscale assisted living community offers services that allow our residents to stay in our community as long as is safely possible.

We know that every resident comes to us with a unique past and unique needs. That’s why all of our care plans are customized to each person, balancing independence and assistance. Our personalized senior living services allow us to work closely with each resident and their families to develop a comprehensive program, creating a holistic and person-centered approach to care. Our staff is kind and compassionate, assisting residents while encouraging independence and respecting privacy.

Assisted Living Community Services and Amenities

Springfield Place senior living community was recently remodeled, and residents enjoy a bright and cheery setting that empowers them to live better than ever. Our dedicated assisted living facility offers a wide range of available services around the clock to help where needed. Our staff can help with everything from managing your medications to helping you select the perfect outfit for happy hour. We’re here to make your day easier and assist with whatever you need. Families and residents have peace of mind, knowing our community is conveniently located near high-quality medical facilities like St. Joseph Health and Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital.

We know that living well is more than receiving medical services. That’s why every aspect of our community is thoughtfully and intentionally designed to serve our residents. For many, living well starts with eating well. At Springfield Place, living well begins with our fresh and local dining program. Our full-service restaurant serves California and Sonoma wine country cuisine, and our full-time chef offers daily specials that can be accommodated to meet specialized dietary needs.

As a Leisure Care community, residents enjoy access to signature programming, including cognitive and physical wellness classes. BrainHQ by Posit Science is a game-based and research-backed brain training program shown to help users improve memory and concentration while building a healthier brain. PrimeFit, a nationally branded senior fitness program, allows our residents to stay healthy while setting (and exceeding!) personal fitness goals. Our trainer works closely with residents in our fitness center to improve mobility and help them to stay as independent as possible for as long as possible.

We offer Travel by Leisure Care, an onsite travel agency that specializes in senior travel for our globe-trotting residents. Travel the world or plan a trip with the grandkids – wherever you want to go, we can help.

Located in picturesque Petaluma just north of downtown San Francisco, our residents enjoy outings to nearby wine country, local restaurants, and shopping. Assisted living costs are in addition to monthly fees and are based upon an assessment of individual needs and preferences. Our staff will conduct an evaluation of services provided on a regular basis.

Assisted Living Services Offered

•    Activity & Social Planning
•    Eating, Drinking & Meal Support
•    Dressing Assistance
•    Mobility & Escort Assistance
•    Showering & Bathing
•    Personal Appearance & Hygiene Assistance
•    Continence Support & Incontinence Maintenance
•    Communication Assistance
•    Cognitive Support
•    Health Maintenance
•    Care Coordination
•    Medication Assistance

The Evolution of Independent Living

Throughout the history of the world, there has been archaeological proof of senior care. From the earliest centuries to the early 1980s when the first assisted living community opened in the U.S, people have been searching for the best way to care for senior loved ones. Evolving from strictly medical care facilities, today’s senior living communities are more than just places for seniors to live and receive care. They are places where seniors thrive, enjoying their retirement with peers, making new friends and living active and energetic lives.

Recent statistics say that in the coming years 79 million baby boomers will retire, nearly 10,000 people per day. It’s our job, promise, and mission to provide high-quality care, accommodations, and amenities for these seniors seeking to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.

Design Your Own Retirement

Choice in dining, exercise, travel, education, relaxation, social opportunities, and more—you name it, we’ve got it. Create a lifestyle that’s just like you: active and independent. It’s our job to cater to your every whim. Independent living is maintenance and worry free, giving you more time to live it up. While accommodations vary depending on each community, we promise that your independent living experience will be hassle free while we manage household maintenance, outdoor yard work (including mowing grass and shoveling snow), and cook some of the best meals you have ever eaten.

High-quality independent living communities are often compared to resort-style vacations, where everything you need is just a phone call away. With a dedicated staff committed to planning activities, excursions, and events that are fun and designed around you and your interests, independent living communities allow you to design every day of your retirement.

ASSISTED LIVING

Today’s assisted living* communities are all about you. Over the past 25 years, assisted living communities have evolved into luxurious apartment style residences with 24-hour access to a well-trained and dedicated staff that is committed to providing the care you want when you need it most.
Get the Help You Want When You Need It

Like a trusted friend, we’ll be right there when you need us. And just like that friend, we’ll make sure you have fun, too! Our assisted living services are extremely flexible, so you’ll get precisely the help you want when you need it. Services can be added at any time, including temporary support services. Whether it’s medication management, helping with mobility, coordinating care with your physicians, or making sure you look your best at happy hour, we’re here to help.

We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the first conversation. Building meaningful relationships amongst our residents, families, and staff is the cornerstone of our assisted living program. When our staff knows your preferences, it’s easy to provide the assistance you deserve.

Our health and wellness teams work hard to make sure the needs of our residents are met, and that we exceed your expectations. Our caregivers are passionate, caring individuals with great personalities, and they’re trained to provide the best service available, all with a healthy dose of patience, finesse, and humor. So once you move in, you can bet that life will get easier, more relaxing, and more fun.
One Community for All of Senior Living

A change in need or care does not have to signal a change in location. Many of our communities offer what the industry calls “continuum of care”. To put it simply, this means that a range of services are offered at one community, including independent living, assisted living, and sometimes even memory care.

Moving into assisted living at a Leisure Care community does not mean sacrificing your independence, privacy, dignity or giving up your active lifestyle. Your retirement is still yours to design, we are just here to help you along the way.

Choosing a community that offers a continuum of care will allow you to stay in your community, and often even in your own apartment if needs change over time and you find that you want some extra help. It’s just another way that our communities serve you.
Life-Enhancing Assisted Living Services

It’s our goal to make your senior living experience fun and enjoyable. We know you are ready for adventure, which is why our assisted living services are designed to enhance your active lifestyle. And, to make sure we’re supporting your every need, we’ll conduct initial and ongoing assessments in coordination with you and your family, addressing services in the following areas:

•    Activity & Social Planning
•    Eating, Drinking & Meal Support
•    Dressing Assistance
•    Mobility & Escort Assistance
•    Showering & Bathing
•    Personal Appearance & Hygiene Assistance
•    Continence Support & Incontinence Maintenance
•    Communication Assistance
•    Cognitive Support
•    Health Maintenance
•    Care Coordination
•    Medication Assistance

A MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY FOR YOUR LOVED ONE

We understand that families do everything they can to care for loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. We also know that with Alzheimer’s care comes inevitable stress on family relationships and finances.

Leisure Care senior living communities hire care partners who empathize with the challenges of caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or related forms of dementia. They're loving, positive, and dedicated to helping residents feel safe and secure. To top it off, they do it all with a healthy dose of patience, spontaneity, flexibility, humor, and fun.

Our memory care communities are specially designed environments promoting social interaction and more. We strive to meet individual care needs and support those living with cognitive challenges of Alzheimer's and related forms of dementia while partnering with families in care.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingAt-Home CareHome Health and HospiceIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Multiple Floor Plans

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews

4.1overall · 21 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (21)

Leah Tweed

Jun 2026

via Google

We moved my husband’s aunt into Springfield Place and initially had a very positive experience. At the time, I wrote a glowing review because her health improved significantly after moving in, the facility was clean, activities were plentiful, and many staff members were kind and attentive. Unfortunately, our experience changed over time after the facility was acquired by private equity ownership. As my aunt’s health declined, staff increasingly characterized her as “difficult” and repeatedly encouraged us to move her to another facility. While she certainly could be challenging, it was troubling that the home health nurses provided through Kaiser and her personal caregivers were able to work successfully with her and maintain positive relationships. The most concerning incident occurred near the end of her life. When my aunt attempted to leave the facility in the middle of the night and was exhibiting behavior that was clearly out of character, staff called me to discuss how difficult she had become. My immediate response was that she needed medical attention and that an ambulance should be called. The following day she was admitted to hospice care, where it became clear that her condition had been rapidly deteriorating. She passed away ten days later. I am grateful that she spent her final days in hospice rather than at the facility. While there are still many caring employees at Springfield Place, our family’s experience during her decline left us deeply disappointed. Families considering assisted living should carefully evaluate whether a facility is equipped and willing to support residents through the more challenging stages of aging and end-of-life care. For that reason, I can no longer recommend Springfield Place as strongly as I once did, and I encourage prospective residents and families to look closely at ownership, staffing, and how difficult residents are treated when making their decision. OG review We recently moved my husbands Aunt into Springfield Place. I can’t believe how much her health has improved since being in their care. The staff has been wonderful (at all levels) and very patient with our loved one, who is not adjusting well to the move. It is a true blessing to be able to have this level of care but still have ones own space. The apartments are kept clean and well maintained. The food is excellent. There is a full schedule of daily activities, outings, and exercise classes. They have a very well equipped gym, walking trails and hair salon. They have in house transportation to local shopping an doctors offices. Everything your loved one could possibly need is seamlessly provided. I highly recommend Springfield Place.

Annie M

Aug 2025

via Google

Highly recommend Springfield Place! Our dad was initially hesitant about moving to senior living, but the staff here could not have been nicer or more understanding. They took time to address all his concerns and made him feel genuinely welcomed. What impressed us most was their patience and compassion throughout the entire process. They never rushed us and gave our family all the support we needed during this transition. By the end, even our skeptical father was excited to join the community! The staff truly cares about their residents and families. We have complete peace of mind knowing our dad is in such caring hands. Excellent experience all around! We will sleep soundly tonight knowing he is in their hands.

Mike mascarenas

Feb 2022

via Google

From the moment I walked in I was greeted pleasantly and enjoyed the warmness of the environment. During my tour I particularly liked how the staff was very personable and the sales person was friendly, knowledgeable and not pushy. I also liked seeing how many residents were participating in the exercise class. My brother and I were offered to stay and have lunch. The lunch menu has a nice variety of options which is good because my mom is picky. We were impressed by the cleanliness of the building and the variety of apartments to choose from. After seeing other communities, we are happy with the price point and very happy we chose this community. Mom has adapted very well and we enjoy visiting her and her new friends.

Burger expert CA

Nov 2021

via Google

My poor mother was mistreated here dont place your loved ones here

Anne Stanard

May 2020

via Google

I am writing this review so your loved ones will hopefully not have to endure what my mom did at Springfield Place. When we were making our decision on where mom should live in independent living, the only information we could find were online reviews like this, what the sales staff told us, and my mom spent a brief stay at the residence. My mom lived at Springfield Place for over five years. She liked her apartment, the grounds and walking trail, the décor of the building, the activities and the mid level staff and residents. She felt like the meals were sometimes good and often marginal. The turnover of chefs was high. There was a norovirus the first year she lived there and several people got sick and all were quarantined. There were three general managers, three sales managers and two nursing managers during her stay at Springfield Place. The mid level employees had longevity and they put their heart and soul into the residents. The worst part was that the nursing manager, Sonia, delayed Hospice in giving pain meds to my mom for three days towards the end of her life. My mom was in such pain because of this that she hit her alert button and the paramedics came on a Sunday morning, just three days before she passed away. My mom was active and enjoyed good health most of the time she lived at Springfield Place. She was denied good care when she needed it the most. I hope you consider our experiences when making your decisions and I hope that this sort of experience never happens to your loved ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Springfield Place offer?

Springfield Place offers Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is Springfield Place located?

Springfield Place is located at 101 Ely Blvd S in Petaluma.

What do families say about Springfield Place?

Families generally describe Springfield Place as warm, clean, and socially active, with staff who take time to ease residents into the transition to assisted living. However, several reviews raise serious concerns about how the community handled end-of-life care and pain management, and one long-term family noted leadership turnover and a decline in quality after an ownership change.

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