111 Merrydale Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
70 beds • Est. 2022 (4 years) • Get directions
25 state citations (16 serious, 9 minor) and 12 verified complaints since 2021 across 46 inspections. The most serious verified finding involves a 2022 incident in which a staff member sexually assaulted a resident; DNA evidence confirmed the assault and the staff member was arrested on 2 felony charges. Investigators also found that the facility failed to seek medical attention for the resident until the following morning. A 2024 billing complaint was verified when the facility could not document that a resident's family received written notice of updated care service charges. A February 2025 complaint was supported by facility video footage showing a staff member roughly handling a resistant resident who fell backward and struck their head on bedroom furniture; the staff member did not report the fall to nursing staff, and the resident was on blood-thinning medication at the time. A separate March 2025 investigation found the emergency pendant call system had been malfunctioning, with staff confirming pull cords were not consistently reaching staff pagers until vendor repairs were completed.
Cogir of San Rafael is a 70-bed assisted living community in San Rafael, the county seat of Marin County. Part of the Cogir Senior Living chain, this location sits in one of the most desirable areas in the Bay Area.
However, the facility's inspection record raises serious concerns that families need to investigate thoroughly before considering placement.
Prime Marin County location
San Rafael is centrally located in Marin County with excellent medical facilities, cultural amenities, and natural beauty. One of the most desirable areas in the Bay Area for quality of life.
Smaller community setting
At 70 beds, this is a more intimate Cogir location where staff have fewer residents to attend to compared to the chain's larger campuses.
Corporate operator resources
Cogir Senior Living provides corporate-level oversight, which can include additional layers of quality monitoring and staff support.
Alarming safety record
An FYI Safety Score of 1.6 is among the lowest in the state and reflects a deeply troubling inspection history. Families should request a full accounting of recent citations, complaints, and corrective actions before considering this community.
Premium pricing market
Marin County is one of the most expensive markets in California. The combination of high costs and a poor safety record warrants extra scrutiny from families.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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111 Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
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