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515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

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Anne Roberts
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Family/friend
4.5
Memory care facility with a great community
I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an additional cost for us. The people were great, the care was great, and it was a very s

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AlmaVia of San Rafael

AlmaVia of San Rafael in San Rafael, CA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

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Amenities
at AlmaVia of San Rafael

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Services

  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities On-site

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AlmaVia of San Rafael
AlmaVia of San Rafael

515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

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Atria Tamalpais Creek

853 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA 94947

Drake Terrace
Drake Terrace

275 Los Ranchitos Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

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Windchime of Marin

1111 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Kentfield, CA 94904

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Lowers your rent by a dollar amount or percentage.

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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Memory Care

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Memory Care

Reviews

for AlmaVia of San Rafael

14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored AlmaVia of San Rafael with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, AlmaVia of San Rafael has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.6
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.6
A Place for Mom has scored AlmaVia of San Rafael with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, AlmaVia of San Rafael has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.
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Deanne W - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 31, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
My mom wishes she had moved in 3 years earlier
We chose AlmaVia for its excellent care. All staff are wonderful and helpful.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Value for Cost
5
Anne Roberts - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 23, 2020
4.5
Verified Review
Memory care facility with a great community
I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an additional cost for us. The people were great, the care was great, and it was a very small community . The activities were good and as a family member I was able to visit everyday whenever I wanted to. The communication was easy. I was able to access the director whenever I needed to.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Response from AlmaVia of San Rafael
July 29, 2020
We truly appreciate your feedback, Anne. It’s important to us that family of residents have peace of mind their loved one is safe, satisfied and well supported at AlmaVia of San Rafael. Our team members will be honored to hear about your positive feedback and how their efforts are making a difference for the families we serve. Thank you for the wonderful review and take care!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 11, 2019
5.0
Good place for assisted living
My parents are very happy and this place fits all their needs!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from AlmaVia of San Rafael
August 29, 2019
It’s a pleasure to support your parents, and to be a partner in helping them continue to do the things they want to. Thanks again for the great feedback!
Katy McDermott - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 18, 2019
5.0
Parents living in Alma Via
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from AlmaVia of San Rafael
August 29, 2019
The responsibility of caring for your parents is something we don’t take lightly, Katy. We hope their transition here has gone smoothly, and that our community, and the lifestyle we provide, continues to exceed your family’s expectations.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 2, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
Good Decision
I thought I had already made my decision about where to place my mom and then I toured this community and changed my mind we love it here. Mom is doing very good here she is settling in and being taken care of very well. I feel much better knowing she is here. She is eating on a regular schedule which she wasn't before and she likes the food. The staff is amazing here super helpful and very nice. I would recommend this community.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 28, 2017
4.5
Verified Review
Comfortable care!!
I have no complaints about the care that my wife has been receiving since she made the move into this community. The staff are all very friendly and always attentive to her needs at the best of there ability. I love that they have a in house doctor and a great nursing crew so I don't have to take her off campus to appointments. Overall it has been a pleasant experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 3, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
A good fit!
My friend is doing very well since his move into AlmaVia. The staff was defiantly what sold the place. They are very compassionate and attentive! I would recommend this facility because we have had a good experience with them so far.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 23, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Good impression
We looked at this community during the senior living search for my father. It was very clean and had a good atmosphere. I wasn't able to try the food during the tour. The regular tour person wasn't on staff so the maintenance guy showed me around but he was very nice.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 9, 2017
3.0
Verified Review
Work in progress...
I like the place and everyone is very nice, but my mother needs a higher level of care. The other day, my mother had not gotten any breakfast or been dressed and we I brought it up tp the director he was horrified. We are currently on the waiting list for memory care.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 8, 2017
5.0
AlmaVia seems to be unique, in that it is a non-profit that was founded by a church, that celebrates all religions and also provides a strictly secular focus based on the residents' personal choices. With daily on-site registered nurses, and memory care if needed in the future, it looks to be the perfect solution for my mother in law, who is 93, still somewhat independent, but also approaching a point where she will need more care. There are also many opportunities for residents to be involved in a wide variety of activities, including resident "clubs", which indicates a level of resident interest that is rare among such facilities. We are very happy to have found AlmaVia.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 11, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
It's very nice, the staff is very kind and very helpful.
It's very nice, the staff is very kind and very helpful. The other resident are friendly as well. We are very happy with them. I would give them a five.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 5, 2015
5.0
Verified Review
Very Accommodating to Family
They are very friendly, have a lot to do and accommodating to the family. They try very hard to incorporate the new residents. My parents have been there a month and a half, The staff are very sweet and most of them already know my name. They keep in communication with me and the food is very good which is a big deal for my parents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Loved One
Memory Care
October 2, 2014
4.0
Nice but very expensive.
We considered this place when we were looking for somewhere to do a respite stay. They were adamant that my loved one needed to be in the memory care. We didn't think so and they wouldn't budge on that. They were also very expensive. It was a very nice place though.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 21, 2014
5.0
Verified Review
AlmaVia gives an instant fe...
AlmaVia gives an instant feeling of home and welcoming from all staff members were very professional as well. Apartment units are very spacious, grounds well kept, many sitting areas both inside and outside, all corridors are clear for passage, public bathrooms kept clean, dinning hall bright and cheery, many activities and social areas, religious room for all faiths are represented (very favorable), it's just felt like home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
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AlmaVia of San Rafael offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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