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Have the finest retirement experience at Aldersly Retirement Community, an exceptional community in San Rafael, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and extended care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, housekeeping and linen services are also provided to ensure residents can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team providing top-notch care around the clock.
To enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences, fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options served three times daily. Amenities include an on-site salon, a library, a greenhouse, safety features, a fitness studio, and a beautifully maintained garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Aldersly is legally operated by Aldersly/life Care Services,llc, and administrated by Mike Sharkey.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1119 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1119th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 8 | 3 | This facility has 167% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 167% worse Rank #1015 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1015th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.4 | 2 | This facility has 20% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.4 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 20% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 34 | 16 | This facility has 113% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 113% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #995 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 995th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 15 | 7 | This facility has 114% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 114% worse |
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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 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Alcove
Building Type: 2-story
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Parking Available
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Rafael's city center to Aldersly's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Aldersly is located in San Rafael, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Aldersly |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Rafael (Dominican) | 172
Facility
172
CA AVG
103
Rank
#252 / 1657 | No |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | 69
Facility
69
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1119 / 1401 | 5 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
13
Rank
#995 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
47.7%
Facility
47.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1272 / 1368 | - | Aldersly/Life Care Services,LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Alcove |
| The Vincent |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Rafael (Cerro) | 126
Facility
126
CA AVG
103
Rank
#520 / 1657 | No |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | 61
Facility
61
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1288 / 1401 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1058 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#833 / 1368 | A | Oakmont Of San Rafael LLC;Wellquest Living, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Alcove |
| Westmont of Pinole |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Pinole | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | 73
Facility
73
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1022 / 1401 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#257 / 1368 | A+ | Westmont Manager Gp LLC; Westmont Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
Aldersly is in the Dominican neighborhood of San Rafael.
The legal owner and operator of Aldersly is Aldersly/Life Care Services,Llc.
Aldersly has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Aldersly's occupancy is 48%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Aldersly on this page.
Mike Sharkey is the administrator of Aldersly.
Aldersly has 172 beds.
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