Your Trusted Senior Care Advisor in Marin & Sonoma.
CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma, led by owner Matt Leedham, helps families across Marin County and southern Sonoma County find safe, quality senior living — at no cost to you.
From San Rafael and Novato to Mill Valley, Petaluma, and Sonoma, Matt listens first and recommends the right level of care — Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or In-Home Care — so your family can move forward with confidence.
Always free for families • Secure & Confidential
We Know How Hard This Can Be
When a loved one needs care, every decision feels enormous. You're not alone — and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Lost in Options
Assisted living, memory care, in-home care — the choices are overwhelming. We narrow them down to what truly fits.
Worried About Costs
Senior care costs are rising fast. We help you understand pricing and explore options that work within your budget.
Running Out of Time
Whether it's a sudden health event or a gradual decline, we move quickly to find the right care before it's too late.
We Are Your Trusted Guide
Services vary by community. With CarePatrol on your side, you'll know your needs will be met.
Assisted Living
Assisted living is a residential care community that offers assistance with daily activities for people who are able to get around independently. Every community offers different levels of support, so it's important to understand the level of care your loved one needs now as well as what health conditions may need further assistance in the future.
Memory Care
An Alzheimer's & dementia memory care community is for people with middle to late stage memory conditions. Often located within larger assisted living facilities or in smaller residential settings, memory care facilities offer special needs and dementia care with additional safety features and clearly designated walking paths.
Independent Living
An independent living community for seniors is there for those who need more socialization than living alone at home. They don't require regular medical services, but they may need a little help around the house — a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to amenities.
Nursing Homes
A nursing home is a care setting for individuals who need ongoing, 24/7 medical care and full assistance, typically due to chronic illness or high-level physical dependence. These facilities provide skilled nursing services from physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists, and are often covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
In-Home Care
There are two types of home services: in-home care includes non-clinical services with professional caregivers, and home health care provides clinical or skilled care by licensed nurses and therapists. Discovering the difference gives a clear path to understanding which services best meet your needs.
Respite Care
Respite care offers short-term stays in a senior living community, giving family caregivers a temporary break while loved ones receive professional support. Stays can range from a few days to several weeks and typically include help with daily activities, medication management, meals, and social engagement.
Your Journey to the Right Senior Living
The CarePatrol 7-Step Hand-Held Process
We don't just point you in a direction — we walk with you every step of the way. Here's how our proven process works.
Comparing Senior Care Costs
What's the difference? Don't worry — CarePatrol senior care advisory services are available at no cost to you.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care during their lifetime? When a loved one is in need of senior care services, or if this becomes a decision you need to consider for yourself, it's a major choice to make.
Senior care costs in the Bay Area are among the highest in the country. See our detailed California long-term care costs breakdown to compare assisted living, memory care, and nursing home pricing. Many people don't consider the different ways to pay for care — including long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and California Medi-Cal long-term care. CarePatrol makes the adjustment easier by helping you explore solutions that fit your needs and price range.
Better Together
Local expertise from CarePatrol combined with personalized care planning from LTCareNav — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Local Senior Care Advisory
CarePatrol's Certified Senior Care Advisors personally guide you through every care option in your area — at no cost to you.
Personalized Care Cost Projections
LTCareNav delivers free, personalized long-term care plans with detailed cost projections and financial planning tools — so you understand the true picture before making decisions.
A Plan That Protects Your Family
CarePatrol helps you find the right care for your loved one. LTCareNav helps you understand the true costs and create a plan that protects everyone involved — together, nothing falls through the cracks.
Meet Matt Leedham
Your local senior care advisor for Marin and southern Sonoma counties.
Matt Leedham
Owner · Senior Care Advisor · CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma
"I help seniors and their families locally in Marin and Sonoma counties find safe, quality care — with the compassion my own family needed."
Matt is passionate about empowering seniors and their families as they face the complex challenge of finding the right senior living community. He listens carefully to all of his clients' needs, concerns and preferences before recommending appropriate levels of care such as: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or In-Home Care.
After years of living with Parkinson's, Matt's mom required more care than his dad could give at home. With her subsequent dementia becoming more severe, and fall risks becoming too great, it was time for his mom to move into a memory care community. The experience of seeing that transition and the care services required to keep his mom safe, comfortable, and engaged — that's where Matt developed the compassion he has today to help seniors and their families locally in Marin and Sonoma counties.
Trusted Senior Care AdvisorTestimonials from Our Verified Customers
Real stories from families Matt and CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma have helped through their senior care journey.
"Simply fantastic! I was in a tough situation because my plans for my Mother's respite care suddenly got changed. Matt and team stepped in like Angels and over 6 intense days and many visits found the right place for my mother — 45 days respite care! I was leaving on a trip two days later. Simply Amazing! I recommend them without hesitation!"
— Gregory G.
"I am so grateful for the help and guidance Matt provided for me and my mom when looking for an assisted living place for my mom. Matt is truly a kind and caring person, who listens to our needs and concerns, provided new resources when we had doubts, and was patient with us through the process. He really made this much less stressful than it could have been. He also truly gets a kick out of older people — that's clear."
— Erin H.
Your path to care planning and financial security.
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Serving Marin County & Southern Sonoma County
Matt and CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma proudly serve families across these communities and surrounding neighborhoods:
San Rafael · Novato · Petaluma · Rohnert Park · Mill Valley · Sonoma · San Anselmo · Larkspur · Sausalito · Corte Madera · Belvedere Tiburon · Fairfax · Cotati · Kentfield · Greenbrae · Ross · Point Reyes Station · Inverness · Bolinas · Stinson Beach · Belvedere · Tiburon · Dillon Beach · Forest Knolls · Lagunitas · Marshall · Muir Beach · Nicasio · Olema · Penngrove · San Geronimo · Tomales · Woodacre
Let CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma and LTCareNav Guide Your Family
In a moment, life changes. Connect with Matt to get started, or take our free 60-second care snapshot to see where you stand.
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(415) 520-1903Always free for families • No credit card required • Private and Secure
Senior Care Advisor Serving Marin County & Southern Sonoma County, CA
CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma is owned and operated by Matt Leedham, a local senior care advisor serving families throughout Marin County and southern Sonoma County, CA with free senior care advisory for assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, in-home care, and respite care.
CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma partners with LTCareNav to provide personalized care cost projections and long-term care planning tools alongside trusted local placement guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CarePatrol cost? CarePatrol services are completely free for families. CarePatrol is compensated by the communities in our network.
What areas does CarePatrol of Marin & Southern Sonoma serve? Marin County and southern Sonoma County, CA — including San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Fairfax, Petaluma, Sonoma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Kentfield, Greenbrae, Ross, Point Reyes Station, Inverness, Bolinas, and Stinson Beach.
What types of senior care does CarePatrol help with? Assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, in-home care, and respite care.
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