Aldersly is located at 326 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 in Marin County, California

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326 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 28 reviews

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Overall Review of Aldersly

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Restaurant-style dining stands out

Restaurant-style dining is a standout in residents’ day-to-day experiences.

Multiple residents describe the dining program as restaurant-like rather than typical senior living meals. Several mention consistently high-quality food with variety, plus flexibility around meal choices. One family also credits the menu and chef with making food an important part of daily life, and a touring family highlights dining during the memory care visit.

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Staff are warm and responsive

Residents frequently describe staff as warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful.

Across the reviews, residents and family members repeatedly say the staff are caring, friendly, and dedicated to helping. Several describe the team as responsive to needs and willing to go out of their way, including during transitions and day-to-day support. Even in the more critical reviews, residents still focus on staffing levels as a key factor, reinforcing how closely day-to-day care quality ties to the team.

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Activities feel full and varied

Residents describe an active schedule with frequent events and outings.

Many reviews point to a robust activities calendar with ongoing events, classes, and opportunities to stay socially engaged. Residents mention everything from exercise classes and music to lectures and movie nights, and one reviewer describes regular celebrations. A memory care tour also highlights a dementia-focused “Happiness Program,” while another resident visit notes card games, library access, and gym instruction.

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Memory care programming receives attention

Memory care is described through specialized programming and staff support.

A memory care tour highlights a dementia-focused, light-based game system used as part of daily programming. Another review discusses the memory care unit directly, noting the staff are warm and able to understand residents’ needs even with language restrictions. Together, the reviews align with the community offering specialized memory care programming and dementia-related support services.

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Weekend staffing can be a problem

Some residents report staffing shortfalls, especially on weekends.

One memory care review says the community is sometimes understaffed on weekends, despite describing a good staff-to-resident effort overall. Another more recent negative review reports inadequate staffing and also calls out missing basic supplies. These concerns appear alongside otherwise positive comments about care, suggesting staffing consistency may vary.

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Costs raise concerns for families

Pricing and fees are a concern in multiple reviews.

One reviewer mentions a $100k buy-in and also raises complaints about unit size and building logistics. Another family notes the monthly rate increased during a period when activities and dining were described as limited. In a separate negative review, a resident’s spouse links the seriousness of supply and care issues to the cost of monthly care.

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Features

Housing

122 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Metropolitan Oakland International (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Hospice waiver
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Low / no sodium
Low fat
Room service
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Rite Aid (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine (0.4 miles)
Picante (1.3 miles)
Pond Farm Brewing Company (1.3 miles)
Miracle Mile Cafe (1.7 miles)
Shake Shack (1.8 miles)
Larkspur Landing Shopping Center (1.8 miles)
Hog Island Larkspur (1.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.4 miles)
Rustic Bakery (1.8 miles)
M.H.Bread and Butter (2.4 miles)
Equator Coffees & Teas (3 miles)
Philz Coffee (3.2 miles)
Red Whale Coffee (3.3 miles)
Fairfax Coffee Roastery (4 miles)

Hospitals

Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group (0.6 miles)
Marin General Hospital (2.1 miles)
Caremeridian (4.5 miles)

Physicians

California Pacific Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (0.8 miles)
Marin Eyes (0.9 miles)
Marin Community Clinic (2 miles)
California Advncd Imgng Md Asso Greenbrae (2.2 miles)
Marin Pediatric Associates (2.2 miles)
Denise Main MD (2.2 miles)
Bon Air Laboratory (2.4 miles)

Parks

Sun Valley Park (1.7 miles)
Lagoon Park (2 miles)
Victor Jones Park (2.1 miles)
Bon Air Landing Park (2.2 miles)
Piper Park (2.5 miles)
China Camp State Park (2.6 miles)
Peacock Gap Park (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Valley Baptist Church (1.7 miles)

Theaters

Century Larkspur (1.8 miles)
Century Theaters (2.5 miles)

Transportation

Smart Train Station Hamilton (5.8 miles)

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