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AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the San Rafael area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured San Rafael, CA Facilities

Drake Terrace

Drake Terrace

275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903

Drake Terrace

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Each assisted living resident at Drake Terrace receives a personalized care plan to meet their individual needs.…

4.7

Oakmont of San Rafael

Oakmont of San Rafael

1 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903

Oakmont of San Rafael

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Oakmont of San Rafael provides essential care services and excellent amenities to help ensure seniors are comfortable…

3.84

Villa Marin

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

Villa Marin

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite
Skilled Nursing

Villa Marin is a retirement living community with options ranging from independent living to skilled nursing care.…

4.3

AlmaVia of San Rafael

AlmaVia of San Rafael

515 Northgate Drive #101, San Rafael, CA 94903

AlmaVia of San Rafael

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Residents at AlmaVia receive a personalized approach to care management. Services include health care coordination, medication management…

4.37

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpais Creek

853 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA 94947

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Hospice

Atria Tamalpais Creek is located near local attractions, including wineries, museums and parks. It provides many services…

4.12

Oakmont of Novato

Oakmont of Novato

1465 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA 94947

Oakmont of Novato

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Oakmont of Novato is a luxury retirement community developed on a lush campus close to many shopping,…

4.3

Marin Terrace Assisted Living

Marin Terrace Assisted Living

297 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Marin Terrace Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

Assisted living residents at Marin Terrace receive help with day-to-day tasks, such as dressing, grooming and medication…

4.67

Elegance Hamilton Hill

Elegance Hamilton Hill

1 Hamilton Hill Drive, Novato, CA 94949

Elegance Hamilton Hill

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Elegance Hamilton Hill is situated in a peaceful community with mountain views and conveniently located near several…

5

The Redwoods

The Redwoods

40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941

The Redwoods

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Hospice
Skilled Nursing

Located on 10 acres of land overlooking Richardson Bay, The Redwoods community provides an array of care…

3.89

Aegis Living Corte Madera

Aegis Living Corte Madera

5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925

Aegis Living Corte Madera

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Aegis Living Corte Madera has caregivers available 24/7 to help residents with the activities of daily living…

4.15

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the San Rafael area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 22 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 33 hours researching assisted living communities in San Rafael
Read more than 175 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the San Rafael area is $6,319, which is considerably higher than the state average of $5,250 and also considerably higher than the national average of $4,300.

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in San Rafael, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 10 communities in the San Rafael area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.