Some individuals enjoy living in a neighborhood-based home. Campus-style living works well for some who like being in the midst of the action. If a different placement will contribute to a greater quality of life for one of our clients, we don’t hesitate to recommend changes. Our residents are complex individuals with full lives. In the pages that follow, we’ve shared a bit of information on the lives and interests of each and every Cedars resident.

Ross Campus
The Ross Campus features four newly renovated residence halls catering to the differing needs of adults with developmental disabilities. Each building has its own staff as well as kitchen, living room, and dining room.

There are many activities offered during “off hours”, including bingo, walking groups, craft making, and musical sessions. Because we are amply staffed, residents can opt out of any given activity. This affords them a higher degree of personal choice in how they spend their time.

Residential Manager Sharri McNeal has been with The Cedars since 1968 and regards the residents, many of whom she’s known and cared for all these years, as family.

“Seeing these individuals rise to challenges and accomplish some of their dreams has been the joy of my life,” says McNeal. “Keep in mind,” she adds, “that it wasn’t until the mid-1970’s that these folks were seen as full-fledged citizens, entitled to grow to their full potential.”

• John Peterson Residence Hall, the new main building on the Ross Campus, provides opportunities for independent living.
• Lorraine Pope Residence Hall is geared to meet the needs of residents who need a bit more assistance.
• McIvor Residence Hall and Collins Residence Hall comprise the newest building on our Ross Campus. Each is a family-style residential home, accommodating six adults.

Community-Based Homes
The Cedars of Marin owns and operates ten community-based homes in Novato and San Rafael, California. Each has a unique atmosphere that reflects the personalities of the residents and house managers.

• Brown Drive is home to four busy women.
• 60 Circle Road men are truly a family.
• Dante House, named for Cedars supporter Dante Bagnani, currently houses three men and two women.
• Ferris Drive is home to four women and two men.
• Lamont House is filled with music, dancing and sports.
• Michele Circle residents have a great time making music together.
• Miller Creek is bustling with the energy of five dynamic women.
• Novato Boulevard is home to five men who enjoy each other’s company.
• Second Street residents enjoy doing things as a group.
• Walter House is known in The Cedars community for its holiday celebrations.

 Peterson Hall

 Novato Boulevard

 Ross Campus

 Ferris Drive

 60 Circle Road