Aegis Living San Rafael
A skilled nursing home on Mission Avenue in the heart of San Rafael, Aegis Living San Rafael caters to residents who need short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. It’s operated by Aegis Senior Communities Llc, administered by Rabah Abusbaitan. The 98-bed community accommodates an array of care needs, from light assisted living to transitional care and hospice support. The starting price is $6,997 monthly.
Aegis Living San Rafael provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and continuous 24-hour staffing. Its programs include transitional care for those stepping down from hospital acute care, light assisted living for residents needing some daily support, and hospice for those in end-of-life care. This mix of offerings makes it a practical choice for families managing complex care situations that may change over time. Daily life centers on chef-prepared meals served throughout the day with fresh, seasonal ingredients, indicating an approach to nutrition that transcends standard institutional fare. The community offers over 200 activities monthly, including fitness classes, clubs, and social gatherings, supplying residents and families a sense of the social rhythm and options available. A spa and hair salon, on-site therapy services, family liaison programs, wellness initiatives, and dining options are among the amenities for residents and visiting family members. Located in San Rafael’s accessible downtown area, the home rates 71 on the Walk Score, so most errands are manageable on foot and essentials are within a short walk. That makes it uncomplicated for visiting families wanting to explore the neighborhood and for residents who enjoy walking and street-level activity.
A tour can give families evaluating the home an idea of how the daily programming and amenities fit with their loved one’s needs and interests.
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About this community
Occupancy
Aegis Living San Rafael is legally operated by Aegis Senior Communities LLC, and administered by Rabah Abusbaitan.
Inspection History
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2025 vs. California state average• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (76% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 76% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 76% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 16 | This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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Complaint visits
| 1 | 13 | This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer Rank #210 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Official inspections
| 0 | 4 | This facility has had 100% fewer official inspections than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 100% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 100% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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1.6 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1,645 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
59
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#462 / 1,474 | 24 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#361 / 1,505 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Paradise Valley Estates | AL MC NH SNF | Fairfield | 743
Facility
743
CA AVG
103
Rank
#6 / 1,645 | Yes | - | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1,474 | 17 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,505 | - | - | Northern California Retired Officers Community | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1,645 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,796 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 18 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#36 / 1,505 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
59
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,505 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Aegis Living San Rafael | AL HOS MC RC | San Rafael | 98
Facility
98
CA AVG
103
Rank
#786 / 1,645 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
59
Rank
#701 / 2,057 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#272 / 1,474 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1,387 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | - | 48.0% | - | Aegis Senior Communities LLC | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Aegis Living San Rafael
Who is the owner of Aegis Living San Rafael?
Aegis Living San Rafael is legally operated by Aegis Senior Communities LLC, and administered by Rabah Abusbaitan.
Is Aegis Living San Rafael in a walkable area?
Aegis Living San Rafael has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at Aegis Living San Rafael?
Aegis Living San Rafael's occupancy is 48%.
Does Aegis Living San Rafael have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Aegis Living San Rafael on this page.
Are pets allowed at Aegis Living San Rafael?
Yes, Aegis Living San Rafael allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Aegis Living San Rafael?
Rabah Abusbaitan is the administrator of Aegis Living San Rafael.
How many beds does Aegis Living San Rafael have?
Aegis Living San Rafael has 98 beds.
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