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Care homes in San Rafael, CA

17 small licensed residential care homes (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care homes
17
in San Rafael
Licensed capacity
98
across all 17
Adults 65+
12,299
Census estimate for San Rafael
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
8.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
270
of the center of San Rafael
Care HomesAssisted Living 28Memory Care 17Independent Living 2Nursing Homes 7Senior Apartments 5
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Assisted LivingCare Home

Garden Home

Licensed· California CDSS, license 216803663
16 Garden Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903
Capacity4
(415) 350-6636
1.5 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingCare HomeMemory Care

A&A Haven Home

Licensed· California CDSS, license 216804225
73 Golden Hinde Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Capacity6
(707) 853-9915
2.3 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingCare Home

Luna's Home

Licensed· California CDSS, license 216803707
1027 Las Pavadas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903
Capacity4
(650) 387-9488
3.4 mi from city center
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of San Rafael (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near San Rafael

Counting neighboring towns, there are 270 care homes within 25 miles of the center of San Rafael, 253 more than in San Rafael itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside San Rafael

See all 270 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in San Rafael at a glance

There are 17 care homes in San Rafael, CA, according to California CDSS records. 15 of the 17 that report their size have 5 or 6 residents.1

By licensed capacity

  • 4 residents or fewer2
  • 5 or 6 residents15
  • 7 residents or more0
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in San Rafael

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Marin County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Marin County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 05 – Marin County Ombudsman Program2

    (415) 473-7446

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Marin County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in San Rafael

How many care homes are in San Rafael, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 17 care homes in San Rafael, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of San Rafael there are 270.

How many residents can care homes in San Rafael serve?

17 of the 17 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 98 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 12,299 adults age 65 and older live in San Rafael.

Who licenses care homes in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses care homes in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in San Rafael?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Marin County, call (415) 473-7446. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there care homes near San Rafael?

Nearby cities with listings include Corte Madera (1, 3.4 mi), Novato (6, 7.5 mi), Richmond (17, 8.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in San Rafael

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for San Rafael (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 17 of 17 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of San Rafael (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.