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Crystal Springs Care Home
265 Acacia Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Crystal Springs Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Crystal Springs Care Home is located in a beautiful qu..."
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Assisted Living Communities in San Rafael, California
San Rafael sits on the northwestern shore of the San Francisco Bay Area. The city and surrounding towns welcome a total of 303 assisted living facilities, which come at an estimated monthly...
expense of $7,488. San Rafael's pricing exceeds the California state median of $6,250 and is significantly higher than the typical national rate of $5,350.
Continue reading for an overview of the assisted living communities in the San Rafael area. This guide features a list of 1039 reviews reviews, which receive an overall average of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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Heirloom Gardens of San Bruno
2976 Fleetwood Dr., San Bruno, CA 94066
"We provide quality care and supervision for seniors in our residential atmosphere. Our trained staff provides personalized care and we treat..."
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Elder Ashram
3121 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
"Honoring elders as wisdom keepers and social contributors sets the stage to look at elders in terms of all they offer to those younger in ye..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in San Rafael, CA and Nearby Cities
As reported by Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors living in the San Rafael area pay an estimated $7,488 per month for assisted living. The area sees similar pricing to San Francisco, where monthly rates fall around $7,495. However, local costs exceed those seen in nearby Santa Rosa ($7,250). The state capital, Sacramento, stands as a more affordable option, costing about $6,340.
San Rafael
$7,488
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Santa Rosa
$7,250
Sacramento
$6,340
San Francisco
$7,495
San Jose
$7,150
Paying for Assisted Living in San Rafael
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in San Rafael
Low-income seniors residing in San Rafael may be eligible to apply for government funding to help pay for assisted living. There are currently two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in San Rafael, CA
Seniors requiring minimal personal care can benefit from the part-time services of adult day health care. It proves a budget-friendly option at $4,750. Assisted living sees higher pricing at $7,488, as it involves personalized support, programming and amenities in a residential setting. For seniors with complex care needs, nursing homes offer more comprehensive medical support and 24-hour supervision. Rates for semi-private rooms incur a typical cost of $12,775.
Adult Day Health Care
$4,750
Assisted Living Facility
$7,488
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,775
Note: Since data for San Rafael is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Napa, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in San Rafael
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Marin County Aging and Adult Services | (415) 473-4636 | Marin County AAS in San Rafael serves seniors and disabled persons through a multidisciplinary system of support and services. It strives to enhance the quality of life and promote independence by administering a range of programs, including adult protective services, information and assistance, in-home supportive care, the long-term care ombudsman and food assistance. |
| Area Agency on Aging for Marin County | (415) 473-4636 | AAA is the primary funder and administrator of services for adults aged 60 or older throughout the county. It provides services either directly or through contracts with private and nonprofit agencies, including assisted transportation, home-delivered meals, legal services, long-term care ombudsman, disease prevention and health promotion and senior center activities, among others. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (415) 473-7446 | The Marin County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program uses state-certified staff and volunteers to help resolve problems for residents of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The ombudsman provides free, confidential services, advocates for the rights of LTC residents and investigates allegations of suspected abuse. |
| STAR and TRIP Volunteer Driver Program | (415) 454-0902 | The STAR and TRIP Volunteer Driver Program helps older adults remain independent by providing mileage reimbursement to individuals who drive them to medical appointments, family visits, shopping excursions, classes, social events or other desired trips. Marin County residents aged 65 or older who are enrolled in Marin Access qualify for the program. If a participant doesn’t have their own volunteer driver, Travel Navigators can help them consider their options. |
| LITA (Love is the Answer) of Marin | (415) 472-5482 | LITA is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for socially isolated residents of any long-term care facility in Marin County by scheduling regular visits with volunteers. There’s no fee for any of the five programs offered, including weekly one-on-one visits with two more members of a family or with pets, elementary class visits throughout the school year and regular visits by musicians for the entire facility. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in San Rafael
San Rafael-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Michael
4.0
Review of The Vincent
We went to The Vincent. We just took a quick tour. The building is in beautiful shape, but then it's brand new. They just built it last year. The rooms were pretty. They were a little higher end....
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Reviewer RC#0721c
5.0
Review of The Vincent
The Vincent was very nice. The facility was beautiful. The staff member that I spoke to was great. They were very kind, gracious, and polite. The location was great. It's centrally located. It...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your kind and generous words. We are working hard to provide a loving and dignified experience for all people who spend time with us. The Vincent is a new boutique community...
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Matthew
4.0
Review of The Vincent
We toured The Vincent and it was lovely. It was high-end compared to the other facilities that we visited. It looked like a lovely place for people who require such assistance. The staff seemed to...
Provider response
Thank you Matthew. Your kindness and thoughtful words are appreciated very much. You and your loved ones are so important to us and we want to communicate that from the very first visit. Our...
