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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Rafael, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in San Rafael, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in San Rafael or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in San Rafael.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in San Rafael for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 35 assisted living facilities in the San Rafael area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hunters Point, India Basin and Central Waterfront.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The experience was positive. We have nothing to complain about. Things were pretty smooth. Unfortunately our time there was pretty short, but we never worried about the cleanliness of the place or anything...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sundance Villa is a residential care home located in Novato, CA Northern Marine County. Novato City is popular for its stable and great California weather and plenty of tourist attractions. It goes without mentioning that the best thing about Novato has to be the quite affordable yet top-notch...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in San Rafael, CA
The average cost of senior living in San Rafael is $4,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vallejo, CA with an average of $4,504 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Rafael, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Rafael, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in San Rafael vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in San Rafael, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in San Rafael over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Rafael, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in San Rafael
Recent reviews for assisted living in San Rafael
Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA
5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.
Springfield Place in Petaluma, CA
4.0
We toured a few different communities and this one seemed to be the best fit for my mom. She is doing well here.She is starting to meet new residents and make some friends. She is participating in some of the activities. She really likes the food. The community is always clean and well ...
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Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill
5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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San Rafael assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Rafael assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Rafael, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in San Rafael assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in San Rafael that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in San Rafael assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of San Rafael Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Rafael assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of San Rafael partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in San Rafael assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of San Rafael communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Rafael assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in San Rafael offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Rafael
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in San Rafael protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Rafael, California. See full list of communities.
There are 35 assisted living facilities near San Rafael, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Rafael, California are Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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