515 Northgate Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
160 beds • Est. 2006 (19 years) • Get directions
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.
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.
Nonprofit with 150-year roots
Part of Elder Care Alliance, a nonprofit affiliated with Transforming Age. The organization's lineage traces to 1872 through its sister community, Mercy Retirement and Care Center.
Dedicated spiritual health staff
At least one staff member focused on spiritual health is on-site at all times. Programming spans Catholic, Protestant, and nondenominational traditions.
Memory care on-site
Both assisted living and memory care are available, so residents can transition between levels without relocating if care needs change.
Marin County location
Located in San Rafael north of San Francisco, with a Mediterranean climate and nearby parks and walking paths, plus convenient access to the city.
Waitlist currently closed
The facility's website states the waitlist is closed and asks visitors to check back later. Confirm current availability before investing time in a tour.
Pricing discrepancy to clarify
The facility's own website lists floor plans starting at $7,490/month. Ask which room types and care tiers correspond to the lower verified starting price.
Compact memory care units
Memory care apartments range from 155-230 sq ft. If memory care is a possibility, ask specifically about unit layouts during the tour.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
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