Creekwood Senior Home
830 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA, 94947
Assisted living facilities offer active seniors the independence they desire combined with the personalized supportive care they need in a comfortable residential setting. Because San Rafael is one of the more expensive areas to live in California, seniors can expect to pay an average of $6,100 per month for assisted living care. While this is higher than both the state and national averages, the location comes with numerous perks.
This guide covers various aspects of assisted living in San Rafael, including the average cost of assisted living compared to other senior care options and other California cities. It also lists some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in San Rafael and several free resources for seniors.
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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.
San Rafael’s average cost of assisted living is $6,100 monthly, per Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, making it one of the costliest locations in California. Compared to the state average, assisted living is $1,100 higher in San Rafael and $1,800 higher than the national average.
While the average cost of assisted living in San Rafael is higher than the state average, there are other cities where costs are higher. San Rafael costs more than San Jose by $225 per month, but it’s only $100 higher than Santa Rosa. Alternately, it’s less expensive than Napa by $150 and Santa Cruz by $700.
San Rafael
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
San Jose
$5,875
Santa Rosa
$6,000
Napa
$6,250
Santa Cruz
$6,800
Seniors who aren’t sure of their care needs may explore other options to compare to assisted living. The lowest cost option is adult day health care, which is called community-based adult services in California. In San Rafael, the average cost per month is $1,950. For in-home care, homemaker services and home health aides both cost an average of $6,101 per month. For those needing extensive care, nursing homes run the highest at an average of $12,471 for semiprivate rooms or $15,208 for private rooms.
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$15,208
Note: Data for San Rafael was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
San Rafael provides several free senior resources through county agencies and nonprofit organizations. These resources provide various services to ensure seniors in assisted living and other living situations have the assistance they need to live as independently as possible.
Resource
Contact
Services
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Reviewer RC#0721c
5
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...
Assisted Living
Matthew
4
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...
Assisted Living
Preston
5
Review of The Vincent
It is modern and new. It's like a very nice motel. They have a lot of amenities. It was comfortable. They have a nice dining room, a social area where they have various activities, and a very nice...