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Villa Marin
Scout 91San Rafael, CA · 31 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of San Rafael's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in San Rafael, California
Every licensed senior community in the San Rafael, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in San Rafael
Local San Rafael-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for San Rafael prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,670/mo median
typical range $6,140–$9,590
Memory Care
$7,150/mo median
typical range $5,720–$8,940
Skilled Nursing
$14,030/mo median
typical range $11,600–$17,440
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,670/mo median
typical range $3,290–$7,870
Residential Care Home
$6,900/mo median
typical range $5,520–$8,630
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to San Rafael using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in San Rafael.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 11 communities in San Rafael, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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The Tamalpais
Scout 90Greenbrae, CA · 52 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Greenbrae's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →3
Pine Ridge Care Center
Scout 80San Rafael, CA · 101 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Rafael.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →4
Greenbrae, CA · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Greenbrae.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →
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Professional Post Acute Center
Scout 62San Rafael, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Rafael.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →6
San Rafael, CA · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Rafael.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →7
Mill Valley, CA · 58 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mill Valley.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →8
Marin Post Acute
Scout 45San Rafael, CA · 168 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Rafael.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →9
Northgate Postacute Care
Scout 34San Rafael, CA · 52 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in San Rafael.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →10
San Rafael, CA · 54 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →11
Novato Healthcare Center
Scout 6Novato, CA · 181 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in San Rafael, CA?
In the San Rafael, CA area, assisted living typically runs $6,140–$9,590/month (median $7,670), memory care $5,720–$8,940/month (median $7,150), and skilled nursing $11,600–$17,440/month (median $14,030) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in San Rafael, CA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in San Rafael, CA right now are Villa Marin, The Tamalpais, Pine Ridge Care Center. The full ranked list of 11 communities is on this page.
How are the 11 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.