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326 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
Care from $5,510 per month
State inspection2 serious citations in 3 years
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Aldersly is a 172-resident continuing care retirement community in San Rafael. It has been licensed since November 2004. It also offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and nursing home care. The nearest hospital, Marinhealth Medical Center, which has an emergency room, is 2.1 miles away. Inspectors have visited 11 times since November 2023, most recently on August 31, 2026. State licensing inspectors (CCLD) cited 7 citations in that time (2 Type A and 5 Type B). Regulators looked into 5 complaints in that time (2 partially substantiated and 3 unsubstantiated). State licensing (CCLD) imposed 1 penalty totalling $1,000 in that time (1 fine).
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Life sometimes brings you to crossroads where independence needs to meet practical care. That crossroads led me to Aldersly. The genuine warmth from staff and neighbors here surprised me in the best way. I walked in looking for assistance and found an actual community. This isn't just where I live now; it's genuinely home, and I'm grateful for it.
Ripley · Resident
May 12, 2026
Aldersly has been a wonderful place for my mom over the past couple of years. The sense of community there really stands out. The staff and residents have built strong connections and it feels more like a tight-knit neighborhood than a typical senior living facility. The dining experience has really impressed us. Every time I visit, my mom talks about how much she enjoys the meals, and she was especially excited about the recent crab feed they had. Another thing I’ve noticed is how active the community is. There’s always something on the calendar, from museum outings to in-house activities. My mom has become more socially engaged and it’s been so positive for her. We’re also excited to hear that the fitness center is expanding. It’s great to see Aldersly continuing to invest in keeping everyone active. Overall, I’m so grateful my mom has found such a great place to live. She’s happier and really feels like she’s part of something special at Aldersly.
Susie Q. · Family member
May 3, 2026
Finding the right Memory Care community for a parent is overwhelming, but our tour of Aldersly made the process a lot easier. Michael, the Sales Director, spent quality time with us and never made us feel rushed. The beautiful garden grounds alone set this place apart. It feels like a real community rather than a care facility. We were also pleasantly surprised by the dining program. The food looked genuinely delicious and residents are clearly well taken care of in that regard. The Happiness Program was the real showstopper. It uses light based holographic technology to create interactive games tailored to dementia residents. We had never encountered anything like it and it was heartwarming to see how much joy it brings to people living there. We left feeling reassured and optimistic. Aldersly is a place we feel good about for our mom.
Beckett · Visitor
Apr 24, 2026
My mother is with Aldersly. They offer many activities for residents and provide services. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. It's a totally different living environment than what I'm used to, but the room sizes were plenty for my mother. They have workout areas for the retirement community. Of course, they're very different from the workout gyms that people my age would use. Their dining facilities are very nice, and they have excellent cooks. I think it provides good service and good living facilities for the money, so we're satisfied. We have no complaints about the financial situation.
Adreas · Family member
Nov 30, 2025
We were able to visit the Aldersly. We did not like it at all. It had the amenities that the other place had, but the dining room area was very small, and there were just regular standard tables for the residents to eat at. They had steam trays rather than waiters that came to the table. No tablecloths. The rooms were older. They didn't have a gym facility, and I did not see a library. There was a lot of construction going on, and they were building several other things, but they were all apparently independent outputs. The person that gave us our tour was very thorough, very nice, and very helpful. They did not have an opening in the assisted living area, but they did have one in the memory area that they said that my friend could move into, and then he would have to move again once there was an opening in the assisted living part. However, the idea of him moving twice did not appeal to him. The staff members that we saw were very casual. They were talking to one another from some distance away where residents could hear what they were saying. It didn't seem to run as smoothly.
Visitor
May 21, 2025
I would highly recommend living at Aldersly. The staff are all wonderfully dedicated & caring, they provide transportation & fun activities, the food is delicious, and the grounds are just gorgeous. If you are looking for a kind-hearted and professionally run complex, Aldersly is the one to choose!
Family member
Mar 23, 2021
Aldersly Retirement was light and airy. The apartments were garden-style, not in a high-rise building. The garden area was first class. The food was very good. I sat with five other men, who love it there.
Peter · Visitor
Mar 28, 2018
Aldersly Retirement Community is right next door to where I live. They charge a $100k dollars buy-in. The one-bedroom units are very small, and they have too many stairs and not enough elevators. Their food is so-so. The staff is all Hispanic, so little English is spoken, which turned me off immediately. They do what they have to do and then they go chat in the hallway. Right now, they have a virus spreading. The nurses' floor is closed down and quarantined. They have a parking garage, but it’s limited, and they have some outdoor parking but not much. Mostly, it’s street parking. It's a three-story building. The library is big, and they have two dining rooms, one for the real main meals and then they have another snack dining room.
Penelopetzpqo · Visitor
May 11, 2016
Aldersly Garden has lovely surroundings, and when you go out your door, there are gardens. I like the staff. They are very courteous. I visited a one-bedroom apartment, and it is nice and big -- very adequate. They have three dining areas; one is for active seniors, one is for assisted seniors, and the last one is the nursing unit. The meal hours are quite extended, they are very generous with the time, there are about two choices every day, and they put out the list ahead of time so you can make your choice. They have a bus that takes you various places if you want to go out. They have card games, a nice library with quite a lot of books, physical activity, a gym, and an instructor, so you have a class, which is very nice.
Visitor
Feb 13, 2015
Aldersly
At Aldersly, life is always in bloom. Its a place youll love to call home, because the very best parts of you never, ever stop growing. As a non-profit Life Plan Community, Aldersly provides the comfort of knowing that advanced levels of care including assisted living, memory care, and extended care are conveniently available, right on our garden campus. Assisted Living at Aldersly: Alderslys Rosenborg Assisted Living offers beautifully updated studio and one-bedroom residences with a comfortable, modern, distinctly European design. Our specially trained care team will assist you with all the activities of daily livingwhatever you need, its always your choiceincluding bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility and medication management. Community Life: At Rosenborg Assisted Living, youll continue to live the life you love. Theres always so much to do! Outings to local shopping, restaurants, and cultural destinations. Educational lectures about art and history. Entertainment from local performers. Fitness classes. Corn hole. Book club. Art classes. Bridge and card playing clubs. Spiritual and meditational services. Memory Care at Aldersly: Alderslys Rosenborg Memory Care is one of the most technologically advanced memory care residences in North America. Its innovative design includes an array of state-of-the-art features created to enhance the life experience and wellness of those with Alzheimers disease or other related dementias. Watch the video to learn more about everything Rosenborg has to offer. Aldersly is the only place for memory care in the San Rafael area to feature the renowned Heartfelt ConnectionsA Memory Care Program for those with Alzheimers disease and other related dementias. This person-centered philosophy is grounded in the belief that the abilities that remain are far more important than those that are lost. Our compassionate, highly trained team employs reminiscence tools to help residents family members and loved ones capture the details of residents livestheir careers, hobbies, likes and dislikes. We then apply the insights gained from each life story to create an individualized care plan that promotes physical and emotional well-being, prolongs daily functioning, and maintains a sense of purpose, satisfaction, and quality of life. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
326 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901