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AssistedLiving.org Trusted Communities

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

Average of 43 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 12 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 42 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 56 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 88 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 34 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 9 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 12 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 33 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web
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

Average of 44 reviews

Reviews gathered from around the web

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.

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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.

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