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Almavia of San Rafael

515 Northgate Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

160 beds • Est. 2006 (19 years)


FYI Safety Score

5.6 Below Average

Almavia of San Rafael has accumulated 11 state citations (6 serious, 5 minor) and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 31 inspections. The most recent substantiated finding, documented in April 2026, involved emergency call pendant response failures in February 2026: on 1 occasion a resident's alert went unanswered for 424 minutes, and 3 additional calls over that same 2-day period had delays ranging from 48 to 60 minutes. A separate complaint substantiated in February 2026 found that a resident with a documented seafood and shellfish allergy was served food containing that allergen. A November 2024 case management visit resulted in a citation for 9 incident reports submitted late, with incidents occurring in late October and early November 2024 not reported to the state within the required 7-day window.


Why we like it

Almavia of San Rafael is a 160-bed assisted living community in San Rafael, the largest city in Marin County. With 160 beds, it is one of the larger assisted living communities in the North Bay, offering a broad range of services and programming.

San Rafael's central Marin location provides access to both the natural beauty of the county and the urban amenities of the Bay Area.

  • Marin County location

    San Rafael offers a mix of natural beauty, mild climate, and convenient access to San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge.

  • Large community scale

    At 160 beds, the community has the infrastructure for diverse activity programming, multiple care levels, and consistent staffing depth.

  • Central North Bay access

    Located in central Marin with good proximity to medical facilities, shopping, and cultural amenities in the surrounding area.

  • Large facility feel

    At 160 beds, this is a sizable community. Families preferring a smaller, more intimate environment may want to compare options.

  • Marin County pricing

    Located in one of the more expensive counties in the Bay Area, which is typically reflected in the cost of care.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,887/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

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Amenities & Services

Memory Care Program
Dining
Chapel

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Almavia of San Rafael?
Almavia of San Rafael has a FYI Safety Score of 5.6 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 11 state citations and 6 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 31 inspections.
How much does Almavia of San Rafael cost?
Almavia of San Rafael starts at $5,887 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Almavia of San Rafael offer memory care?
Yes, Almavia of San Rafael offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Almavia of San Rafael accept Medi-Cal?
Almavia of San Rafael is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Almavia of San Rafael last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Almavia of San Rafael was on 2026-03-04. The facility has received 31 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Almavia of San Rafael have?
Almavia of San Rafael has 11 state citations and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 31 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.6 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Almavia of San Rafael been in operation?
Almavia of San Rafael has been licensed for 19 years in San Rafael, California, with a licensed capacity of 160 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
216801868
Size
160 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
April 28, 2006 (19 years)
Licensee
Elder Care All. of San Rafael/Elder Care Alliance
Administrator
Angela Boucher-Turin
Phone
(415) 491-1900
Address
515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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