San Rafael is a Marin County community situated at the head of the San Francisco Bay. The city council recently adopted the Age-Friendly Strategic Plan, making it the largest Age-Friendly community in Marin County. The region experiences a pleasant Northern California climate: warm summers, mild winters, more sun and slightly more rain than the national average. Approximately 20.7% of San Rafael’s overall population of slightly under 61,000 residents are aged 65 and over. Along with the world-class medical facilities in nearby San Francisco, residents of San Rafael have access to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Marin Community Clinic.
San Rafael offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing homes. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in San Rafael is $11,566 per month. Because nursing home care in the San Francisco Bay Area is higher than in other California communities, San Rafael residents and their families may want to consider other types of senior care options.
This guide explores senior care in San Rafael and provides cost comparisons with other California communities and other types of care, along with a list of relevant resources.