Nazareth House is an assisted living community in San Rafael, California, and they've been at their site since 1962, but the facility itself was established in 2010, and they're licensed by the state with the RCFE license number 210102878, so that takes care of all the formal things, and with about 120 residents around at a time, there's always activity and company for those who want it, and they have both private and semi-private rooms, studio apartments, and one-bedroom suites, so you can choose what suits your needs, and every room comes with things like air conditioning, cable TV, and some are even on the ground floor for easier access, plus utilities and cable are included in the monthly rate, which is private pay, so folks know what to expect with the all-inclusive pricing structure. Now, Nazareth House stands out a bit because they've got their own names for care programs and units, and everyone gets a care plan made just for them, which is helpful for those needing residential care, assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care-so there's a Care Center with maximum care available, and there's specialized staff to help residents, including a 24-hour licensed nurse on site and a nurse on staff part-time, with high staff to resident ratios for better support, and that's important when services range from medication management and health monitoring to diabetic, non-ambulatory, and incontinence care, and they even coordinate with outside care providers as needed.
Nazareth House also offers respite and hospice care, supports people with mild cognitive impairment, and provides memory care services that are set up for those experiencing cognitive decline, and the safety side is covered by emergency response systems in rooms and common areas, so folks can feel secure throughout the building. Meals are provided with plenty of options-there's low-sodium and no-sugar choices, and even guest meals-so most needs are covered, and dining happens in an on-site dining room or the café or bistro, with meals meant to be both convenient and enjoyable, and a beauty salon on site helps people feel good, while laundry, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and maintenance are all handled for residents too. Regular transportation is free for residents when they need to get to appointments or shopping, and there's parking for those who still drive, plus plenty of gathering spots like the TV lounge, piano or organ for music, a library for quiet reading, meeting rooms, and outdoor patios in the landscaped grounds that help make the place feel like home.
Social life at Nazareth House brings everyone together through activities like gardening club, tai chi, drumming circles, arts and crafts, and special holiday parties that volunteers help to organize, and spiritual needs are met with daily Catholic mass in their chapel and other religious services, so no one's left out. For recreation and fitness, there's a fitness center, and common areas both inside and out where residents can spend time together or enjoy some quiet. Staff keep track of each resident's general health and help manage any medicines, making sure help is always close by when needed. What makes the place different is that there are unique terms for their care community, care is specialized for each person, and the homelike feel of landscaped grounds gives a bit of comfort that many look for in a senior living setting.
