Overview of Cogir of San Rafael

Cogir of San Rafael is an idyllic senior living community settling in Merrydale Road, San Rafael, CA, that focuses on memory care. Featuring purposely built and creative accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartment, the community promises unmatched relaxation and safety. Experience retirement like no other within the bright hallways and cozy campus of Cogir of San Rafael.

With a friendly and highly trained team caring for seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community strives to provide a nurturing environment where residents and the team alike, flourish. The community conducts meticulously curated activities to highlight seniors’ strengths and interests for better mind and body stimulation. Eat good and feel good with healthy and delicious meals provided to meet dietary needs and preferences. Cogir of San Rafael is a good place for seniors to remain active and well-rounded with its wonderful amenities and supportive community.

Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #995 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 995th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
22 years in operation Rank #318 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 318th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #887 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 887th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #743 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 743rd out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
54 / 70
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJanuary 5, 2022
CountyMarin

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cogir of San Rafael is legally operated by Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC and Cogir Mgmt Usa Inc., and administered by Kimberly Humphrey.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Details

Total Employees
50
Full-Time Employees
50

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyGuests allowed at mealtimes, overnight guests permitted.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Full Kitchens Or Kitchenettes
Private Bathrooms With Walk-In Showers
Housekeeping
Room Service
Bistro
Full-Service Salon And Barbershop
Onsite Nurse
Activities And Game Rooms
Community Wifi
Pet Friendly
Activities
Specific ProgramsRestaurant-style Dining, Salon and Barbershop, Religious Services, Social Outings, Community Grounds, Lounge
Religious Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$6,450 per month

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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 Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

19 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1271 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1271st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 62 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 19 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (150% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (433% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
• Total visits (194% above)
• Complaint visits (31% above)
• Other visits (271% above)
• Complaint investigations (30% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2510 This facility has 150% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 150% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 163 This facility has 433% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 433% worse Rank #1121 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1121st out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 94 This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4716 This facility has 194% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (47 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 194% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1055 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1055th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 267 This facility has 271% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 271% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1310 This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 found no deficiencies and confirmed staff had appropriate training documented or scheduled.
  • The facility received multiple citations for medication errors, including a $1,000 fine in April 2024 for an unattended, unlocked medication cart and a $250 fine in October 2025 for administering medication to the wrong resident.
  • Complaint investigations substantiated failures to respond timely to resident call pendants in December 2025 and ongoing issues with emergency call system functionality earlier in 2025.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 365 / 400 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Exercise Programs

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Managed by Kimberly

Executive Director

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from San Rafael's city center to Cogir of San Rafael's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 10.23 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical 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.

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Cogir of San Rafael
MC
San Rafael (Cerro)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 104
Rank #995 / 1644
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #887 / 2087
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Facility 62
CA AVG 81
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77.1% -Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC And Cogir Mgmt Usa IncStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Cogir of San Rafael is located in San Rafael, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cogir of San Rafael

What neighborhood is Cogir of San Rafael in?

Cogir of San Rafael is in the Cerro neighborhood of San Rafael.

Who is the owner of Cogir of San Rafael?

Cogir of San Rafael is legally operated by Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC and Cogir Mgmt Usa Inc., and administered by Kimberly Humphrey.

Is Cogir of San Rafael in a walkable area?

Cogir of San Rafael has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Cogir of San Rafael?

Cogir of San Rafael's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Cogir of San Rafael been in business?

Cogir of San Rafael has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Cogir of San Rafael have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cogir of San Rafael on this page.

Are pets allowed at Cogir of San Rafael?

Yes, Cogir of San Rafael allows residents to bring their pets.

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