Assisted Living & Senior Housing in San Rafael, CA (2026)

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28 licensed assisted living facilities in San Rafael, CA

Updated October 21, 2026

8.5Strong

DANIEL REST HOME

28 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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9.0Excellent

VILLA MARIN AMBULATORY CARE UNIT

100 THORNDALE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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9.0Excellent

SHALOM HOUSE

566 WAKEROBIN LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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9.5Excellent

DRAKE TERRACE

275 LOS RANCHITOS ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.4Strong

ALDERSLY

326 MISSION AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

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7.5Strong

ALMAVIA OF SAN RAFAEL

515 NORTHGATE DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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6.9Solid

SAINT MICHAEL'S EXTENDED CARE

416 4TH STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

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8.0Strong

TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INC # 2

598 KERNBERRY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.0Strong

TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INC #4

344 DEVON DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.6Strong

TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INC # 5

631 BAMBOO TERRACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.1Strong

GOLDEN HOME EXTENDED CARE, INC.

1234 LAS GALLINAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.2Strong

LONG LIFE LIVING INC III

36 MT. FORAKER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.2Strong

LONG LIFE LIVING INC II

15 PIKES PEAK DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.0Strong

GARDEN HOME

16 GARDEN AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.3Strong

LUNA'S HOME

1027 LAS PAVADAS AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.2Strong

THREE HOME VILLAGE I

665 ROSAL WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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7.5Strong

THREE HOME VILLAGE 2

675 ROSAL WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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6.8Solid

THREE HOME VILLAGE 3

679 ROSAL WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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5.8Mixed

GREENWOOD ASSISTED LIVING

233 WEST END AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

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8.0Strong

LOVING LONG LIFE

57 VALLEJO WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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5.9Mixed

HAVEN HOUSE OF SAN RAFAEL

45 MERIAM DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.5Strong

GENTLE HOME CARE LLC

463 NOVA ALBION WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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6.7Solid

COGIR OF SAN RAFAEL

111 MERRYDALE ROAD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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6.0Solid

VINCENT, THE

1 LAS GALINAS AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.1Strong

ROSES RESTHOME

1 ROOSEVELT AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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7.6Strong

A&A HAVEN HOME

73 GOLDEN HINDE BLVD., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.0Strong

HAVEN RESIDENCE OF SAN RAFAEL

70 MERIAM DR, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

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8.0Strong

VILLA GARDENS

25 VILLA AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

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Common questions

How many licensed assisted living facilities are in San Rafael, CA?

28 licensed assisted living facilities in San Rafael, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.

How does Palmelle rank these assisted living facilities?

Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.

What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?

A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.

Can Palmelle help our family pick the right one?

Yes. Help Me Choose is $199. We do the calling. You do the choosing. One named recommendation in 72 hours. Money back if we miss the 72-hour promise.

Assisted Living & Senior Housing in San Rafael, CA.

This is what the inspectors wrote down.

DANIEL REST HOME

VILLA MARIN AMBULATORY CARE UNIT

SHALOM HOUSE

DRAKE TERRACE

ALDERSLY

ALMAVIA OF SAN RAFAEL

SAINT MICHAEL'S EXTENDED CARE

TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INC # 2

TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INC #4

TERRA LINDA CHRISTIAN HOMES, INC # 5

GOLDEN HOME EXTENDED CARE, INC.

LONG LIFE LIVING INC III

LONG LIFE LIVING INC II

GARDEN HOME

LUNA'S HOME

THREE HOME VILLAGE I

THREE HOME VILLAGE 2

THREE HOME VILLAGE 3

GREENWOOD ASSISTED LIVING

LOVING LONG LIFE

HAVEN HOUSE OF SAN RAFAEL

GENTLE HOME CARE LLC

COGIR OF SAN RAFAEL

VINCENT, THE

ROSES RESTHOME

A&A HAVEN HOME

HAVEN RESIDENCE OF SAN RAFAEL

VILLA GARDENS

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