AlmaVia of San Rafael provides assisted living and memory care in San Rafael, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident continues living in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.
The community has 160 beds. Residents can choose studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom apartment layouts. The starting price is $7,790 per month, and that figure is not assigned to a specific care level. Events and classes, meditation, discussion groups, and scheduled outings give residents different ways to spend their time, while Catholic, Protestant, interfaith, and nondenominational religious services are also available. AlmaVia of San Rafael is operated by Elder Care All. Of San Rafael/Elder Care Alliance.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
160Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
AlmaVia of San Rafael is legally operated by Elder Care All. Of San Rafael/Elder Care Alliance.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 11.0 | This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 11).↑ 45% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 7 | 3.0 | This facility has 133% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 133% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | 4.0 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 0.7 | This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 29% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 35 | 16.0 | This facility has had 119% more total inspections than the California average (35 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 119% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 14 | 13.0 | This facility has had 8% more complaint visits than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 16 | 7.0 | This facility has had 129% more other visits than the California average (16 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 129% more |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4.0 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Rafael's city center to AlmaVia of San Rafael's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Aldersly | AL CCRC IL MC | San Rafael (Dominican) | 172
Facility
172
CA AVG
103
Rank
#212 / 1,350 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
56
Rank
#129 / 1,411 | 34 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#931 / 1,292 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,165 / 1,338 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#297 / 1,299 |
47.7%
Facility
47.7%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#1,110 / 1,202 | - | Aldersly/Life Care Services, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Alcove |
| AlmaVia of San Rafael | AL MC | San Rafael | 160 | No | - | 35 | 14 | 7 | 20 | - | - | Elder Care All. Of San Rafael/Elder Care Alliance | - |
| The Vincent | AL MC | San Rafael (Cerro) | 126
Facility
126
CA AVG
103
Rank
#449 / 1,350 | No |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
56
Rank
#697 / 1,411 | 46 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,049 / 1,292 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,203 / 1,338 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#964 / 1,299 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#707 / 1,202 | A | Oakmont Of San Rafael LLC And Wellquest Living, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westmont of Pinole | AL IL MC | Pinole | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#600 / 1,350 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
56
Rank
#424 / 1,411 | 32 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,049 / 1,292 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#679 / 1,338 | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
13
Rank
#120 / 1,299 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.1%
Rank
#1 / 1,202 | - | Westmont Manager Gp LLC And Westmont Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
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AlmaVia of San Rafael is located in San Rafael, California.
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AlmaVia of San Rafael is legally operated by Elder Care All. Of San Rafael/Elder Care Alliance.
AlmaVia of San Rafael has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, AlmaVia of San Rafael has a no-pet policy.
AlmaVia of San Rafael is registered as a non-profit in CA.
AlmaVia of San Rafael has 160 beds.
Pricing at AlmaVia of San Rafael starts at $7,790 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
AlmaVia of San Rafael has had 16 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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