Our memory care directory in San Rafael, California includes 70 communities with 649 reviews from seniors and their loved ones.
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275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
4.3
(15 reviews)
"I liked Drake Terrace. It was a smaller place and I think the employees have worked there a long time. The residents were friendly during the short time my husband was there. The food was really good. The staff was very good. I was very happy with th..."
$5,725
111 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My mom is happy at the moment at Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care. They have a new director, and I'm fairly confident that this will be good. They went through two directors in a couple of months and that was hard. We went there a year and a half ago,..."
$5,500
1 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903
4.6
(6 reviews)
"We were able to visit The Vincent. It was not a building that was converted, so I liked that it was built originally for seniors. The walls are soundproof. The food was excellent. The amenities are great. The staff members that we met were knowledgea..."
$6,295
326 Mission Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
4.2
(5 reviews)
"I would highly recommend living at Aldersly. The staff are all wonderfully dedicated & caring, they provide transportation & fun activities, the food is delicious, and the grounds are just gorgeous. If you are looking for a kind-hearted and professio..."
$8,626
515 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..."
$4,995
233 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is in Greenwood Assisted Living. It's very nice. It's perfect. I like the people a lot. They've been very proactive and I like them a lot. The staff is great. He has a sizable room. He's got his own bathroom. In the present situation, it's..."
$5,500
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2000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Ivy at Berkeley sets a new standard in luxury senior living, encouraging you to embrace an active, carefree lifestyle in a truly exceptional environment. Nestled in one of Berkeley's most picturesque locations, The Ivy offers stunning views and direct access to the natural beauty of the Bay Area. With a focus on enriching both body and soul, we provide a wide range of activities and outdoor spaces, along with comprehensive assisted living and memory care for those who need it. The Ivy team is dedicated to helping our residents live their best lives, offering an array of amenities, services, and wellness options designed to enhance comfort and elevate their experience. We invite you to visit and see for yourself! To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,795
1 Hamilton Hill, Novato, CA 94949
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill seemed a little bigger, which was good. I liked that. The location is very nice. It's an extension of where the old hospital was and the building itself, the structure, is very nice and very, very well located. It's essent..."
$4,500
468 Perkins Street, Oakland, CA 94610
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was visiting a friend at Lakeside Park. It was a very nice facility. It was well run. They were very friendly and very attentive to the people who lived there. They would take them out for walks in the neighboring park along Lake Merritt. They were..."
$5,295
710 Rohnert Park Expressway, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
5.0
(8 reviews)
"I liked Clearwater at Sonoma Hills. It was lovely, clean, brand new, and well-appointed. It seemed to be well-staffed and very secure. I couldn't have been more impressed. Holly was the gal who helped me, and she was delightful, very informative, and..."
$5,400
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
$10,500
105 Power Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My visit to Vista Prado was very good. The facility was clean and it had friendly staff. I liked that the residents were active during the day. They had activities going through the day and they were in a big common area to do those activities. They ..."
$3,950
91 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother has lived here for several years. Her apartment is quite nice and the staff and caregivers are very loving and kind to her. She enjoys activities and they do a great job even though the past couple years have been more difficult with havi..."
$4,160
1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
4.7
(7 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..."
$6,595
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ..."
$4,695
750 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I liked MuirWoods Memory Care. It was excellent. It was just too far. If it had been closer, I would have picked them. Sean, the sales director, was so good at what he did. They were so helpful and kind. They gave me some cookies, and that almost sol..."
$4,500
903 Saratoga Dr, Napa, CA 94559
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I toured the Nazareth Rose Garden of Napa for my mom. We chose it because it's close to home. She's closer to her family. The director is a caring person. I liked the facility, it was intimate. It's not a really big facility. Something that my mom ca..."
$4,850
4055 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Diana was the one we worked with us here and she was phenomenal and so helpful. She gave great insights on how to help mom in the best way. Their amenities were outstanding. They had two 5-star restaurants and then another nice restaurant. They had s..."
$4,045
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
$6,995
1111 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904
4.5
(11 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..."
$6,500
Memory Care
Kerstin
5.0
Review of Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care
My mom is happy at the moment at Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care. They have a new director, and I'm fairly confident that this will be good. They went through two directors in a couple of months...
Memory Care
Meg McCabe
5.0
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
5.0
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
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