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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 25 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.

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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

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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.


What to Consider About Assisted Living in San Rafael

The California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program monitors and licenses assisted living facilities in San Rafael and across the state. The Adult and Senior Care Program sends field staff to perform regulatory inspections at residential care facilities for the elderly throughout the state, including assisted living residences.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in San Rafael

  • Residents in San Rafael are well-tended by the local hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center, a general medical and surgical facility. It was ranked high performing in the treatment of heart failure and pneumonia. Residents also have access to Marin General Hospital, less than three miles away in Greenbrae. It has an on-site emergency department and was ranked high performing in the treatment of heart failure and stroke.
  • Retirees in San Rafael benefits from the state’s tax exemption on Social Security income, but most other retirement benefits are taxed. Like much of the state, San Rafael has a high sales tax rate, but groceries and prescription drugs are tax exempt.
  • The cost of living in San Rafael is high. It’s more than double the national average and more than 50% higher than California’s statewide average. However, the significant difference is primarily due to the high cost of housing, which is less of a concern in assisted living. For important items like health care, costs are only 2% higher than the national average, and utilities are nearly 3% lower than the national average and 5% lower than the state average.
  • Though San Rafael is one of the more expensive places to live in California, it’s also one of the safer areas. Violent crime in San Rafael is ranked at 17.1 on a scale of one to 100, with one being the best. This rank is lower than the national average of 22.7 and even lower than California’s statewide average of 25.2.
  • Average rainfall in San Rafael is slightly higher than the national average at 41 inches per year compared to 38. Seniors who dislike winter weather particularly like that San Rafael doesn’t get any snow, and nighttime lows rarely dip below freezing with an average low of 42 in January, the coldest month. Residents enjoy six comfortable months with high temperatures ranging between 70-degrees and 85-degrees Fahrenheit.

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 

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Michael

I visited this facility

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

I visited this facility

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

I visited this facility

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...

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