Drake Terrace
275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA, 94903
4.3
(15 reviews)
"Drake Terrace allows you the freedom to express yourself as you continue to learn and grow in this enriching environment. Our community offe..."
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San Rafael's population is almost 60,000, with 20.4% being 65 or older, which is higher than the national average of 17.3%. That larger senior population is at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, considering about 6.7 million Americans 65 and older have the condition, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Based on CDC data, Alzheimer's-related deaths in San Rafael decreased by 3.88%, while overall deaths increased by 11.45% between 2016 and 2020. Quality dementia care in San Rafael could keep those numbers trending in the same direction by providing necessary support.
Specialized memory care programs with secure environments and 24/7 supervision provide care that can slow cognitive decline. Many communities use research-based therapies and programming to create meaningful experiences for people with dementia while supporting their health. Staff members are specially trained to work with individuals who have memory loss.
In this guide, seniors and their families can explore the pros and cons of living in San Rafael. It includes data on memory care costs, alternative care types, financial assistance and local resources that can help navigate long-term care options.Â
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275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA, 94903
4.3
(15 reviews)
"Drake Terrace allows you the freedom to express yourself as you continue to learn and grow in this enriching environment. Our community offe..."
READ MORE111 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA, 94903
4.4
(8 reviews)
"The Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care is an exceptional memory care facility. They seem to know what they're doing. They only deal with memory care so they're not a split facility where a part of it is one thing and the other part is another. They're s..."
READ MORE1 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94903
4.8
(4 reviews)
"I liked them. I think that the living environment and the services they provided were good. The people seemed very caring and interested in each of the family members, especially the people that were potentially joining the community. I was looking a..."
READ MORE233 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Welcome to Greenwood Assisted Living. We help families simplify what can be a very hard and complex decision through excellent communicatio..."
READ MORE515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903
3.9
(15 reviews)
"We brought our mother to Almavia San Rafael in 2019 to be near her children and grandchildren in Marin and to provide the assistance she needed. She enjoyed Almavia’s offerings – daily yoga, arts and crafts activities, poetry sessions, rosary gathe..."
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853 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA, 94947
3.9
(21 reviews)
"What makes Atria Tamalpais Creek the best senior living option in Marin County? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's senior..."
READ MORE1111 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA, 94904
4.6
(10 reviews)
"My husband will be going to Windchime of Marin. It is a very highly recommended facility for people with memory care issues such as Alzheimer's and dementia, and he has Alzheimer's and because it's close to my home, I chose that facility. It's a beau..."
READ MORE1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA, 94947
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I went to see Oakmont of Novato. It was very nice, very modern, very clean and very new. I didn't get to interact with the staff, just with the director who took me on tour and she was very nice. The room I saw was very nice. I saw that the residents..."
READ MORE1 Hamilton Hill, Novato, CA, 94949
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Located in Novato, California, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hills specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Residents enjoy a low-m..."
READ MORE297 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My wife was at Marin Terrace. It was nice. There was a lot of room for them to walk. They had a long hallway where people could walk up and down. They served good meals. The staff was helpful and caring. They had quite a few activities. They had some..."
READ MORE40 Meadow Way, San Geronimo, CA, 94963
" We are a privately owned, 6-bed Senior Care Home located in the heart of San Geronimo Valley. Just minutes from Spirit Rock and the SGV Co..."
READ MORE5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA, 94925
4.2
(13 reviews)
"The room in memory care was charming, but as my mother was not regularly taken to the toilet, it smelled like urine. I was overcharged for substandard adult diapers. Meals were often sandwiches and chips because staff could not be bothered to go to..."
READ MOREThe Community Care Licensing Division of California's Department of Social Services oversees memory care communities in San Rafael and throughout the state. It licenses facilities and ensures they follow the state's established regulations to ensure quality care for residents.
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Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The average cost of memory care in San Rafael is $7,899 per month. This may fluctuate depending on the location and amenities offered.
San Rafael seniors pay about $1,336 more than the California average and $2,274 above national rates, making it one of the most expensive places for seniors to live. It's also costlier than other cities in the area. Stockton and Modesto are significantly less expensive at $4,561 and $5,000, respectively. Vallejo is a little closer in cost to San Rafael, at $6,188, while Napa is the closest, averaging $7,875 a month.
San Rafael
$7,899
California
$6,563
United States
$5,625
Stockton
$4,561
Modesto
$5,000
Vallejo
$6,188
Napa
$7,875
Comparing memory care costs to the costs of other options can help seniors choose the ideal setting for them. Adult day health care is usually the most cost-effective option at $1,950 per month. Assisted living is cheaper than memory care at $6,319 and offers individualized personal care support in a residential setting. In-home care typically costs $6,864 per month, while home health care is $7,150. Memory care costs a little more at $7,899 per month. Seniors who need round-the-clock care, including medical services, might choose nursing home care, which runs more at $11,566 for a semi private room.
Memory Care
$7,899
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for San Rafael was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
San Rafael and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in San Rafael, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
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San Rafael Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Meg McCabe
5
Review of AlmaVia of San Rafael
We brought our mother to Almavia San Rafael in 2019 to be near her children and grandchildren in Marin and to provide the assistance she needed. She enjoyed Almavia’s offerings – daily yoga, arts...
Memory Care
Jennifer
5
Review of Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care
The Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care is an exceptional memory care facility. They seem to know what they're doing. They only deal with memory care so they're not a split facility where a part of it...
Memory Care
Sonya
5
Review of The Vincent
I liked them. I think that the living environment and the services they provided were good. The people seemed very caring and interested in each of the family members, especially the people that...