Marin County — North Bay
Senior Resources in San Rafael
San Rafael is Marin's largest city and home to Vivalon's Healthy Aging Campus — a 6-story flagship facility opened in 2024 with a cafe, fitness center, medical clinic, technology center, art studio, and 66 units of affordable senior housing.
Community & Senior Centers
Vivalon — Healthy Aging Campus
Marin's flagship senior nonprofit. New 6-story Healthy Aging Campus opened 2024 with cafe, fitness center, medical clinic, technology center, art studio, 66 units of affordable housing, Spanish-language services, and LGBTQ+ programs.
San Rafael Village
Local Marin Villages network for San Rafael. Volunteer-supported services for older adults including rides, companionship, technology help, and community events.
Hospitals & Clinics
MarinHealth Medical Center
Marin County's flagship hospital and Level III trauma center. Comprehensive emergency, surgical, cancer, cardiac, and women's health services.
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
Kaiser's full-service Marin hospital with emergency care, surgery, cardiac, and specialty services.
Senior Care Homes
Aldersly Retirement Community
Continuing Care Retirement Community in San Rafael offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
The Tamalpais
Continuing Care Retirement Community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing with scenic Marin views.
Legal & Financial
Senior Advocacy Services
Local Marin nonprofit providing free, unbiased counseling about Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other government benefits for seniors in the North Bay.
Legal Aid of Marin
Free civil legal services to low-income Marin County residents including seniors. Housing, public benefits, family law, and elder law.
Caregiving Services
Marin Center for Independent Living
Support and services for individuals with disabilities and older adults including benefits navigation, personal care assistance placement, home modifications, and assistive technology.
Home Instead — Marin
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, dementia care, and 24/7 care.
Transportation
Marin Access
Transportation program for Marin residents 65+ or with disabilities. Includes Catch-A-Ride, STAR & TRIP volunteer driver programs, discounted rides, travel training, and paratransit.
Marin Transit
Local public bus service throughout Marin County. Reduced senior/disabled fares with a Clipper Card. Connects to Golden Gate Transit for SF and East Bay routes.
Food & Nutrition
Vivalon Cafe & Meals
Daily nutrition meals at Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus plus Meals on Wheels home delivery for Marin seniors.
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Regional food bank with food distribution programs throughout Marin County. Pantry referrals, CalFresh enrollment, and home delivery for seniors.
Government & Veterans
Marin County Aging & Adult Services (AAA)
The county's Area Agency on Aging and lead planner of senior services. Connects residents to housing, health, in-home care, nutrition, transportation, and legal resources. Call the I&A line to speak with a social worker.
Ombudsman Services of Marin
Mandated organization serving seniors who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Marin County. Investigates complaints and ensures adequate care.
Housing & Home
Vivalon Healthy Aging Affordable Housing
66 units of affordable senior housing at the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, integrated with on-site cafe, clinic, and community programs.
Lifelong Learning
Dominican University — Continuing Education
Dominican University of California in San Rafael offers continuing education and lifelong learning for adults.
College of Marin — Emeritus Program
College of Marin's emeritus and continuing education programs for older adults in Kentfield.
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