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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 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.
About the facility AlmaVia of San Rafael
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Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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Amenities at AlmaVia of San Rafael
Healthcare Services
- Medication Management
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Meals Provided
- Special Dining Programs
Room Amenities
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Community Amenities
Transportation & parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
Pets
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
Services
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Sensory-based Programs
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Light Therapy Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Activities On-site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Activities Off-site
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Lowers your rent by a dollar amount or percentage.
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Pet friendly
Yes
Pet friendly
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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A Place for Mom has scored AlmaVia of San Rafael with 8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review 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 8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review 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
My mom wishes she had moved in 3 years earlier
We chose AlmaVia for its excellent care. All staff are wonderful and helpful.
Anne Roberts - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 23, 2020
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.
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
Good place for assisted living
My parents are very happy and this place fits all their needs!
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
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
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
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.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 28, 2017
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.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 3, 2017
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.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 23, 2017
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.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 9, 2017
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.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 8, 2017
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.
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 11, 2016
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.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 5, 2015
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.
Loved One
Memory Care
October 2, 2014
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.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 21, 2014
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.
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