Villa Marin sits in San Rafael, Marin County, and has been a Life Plan Community for adults aged 60 and older for around 40 years, where residents own their condominiums and govern the community through an elected Board of Directors and over 20 different committees, which gives people a strong sense of independence and say over how things run, and you'll find condominiums from studios to three-bedrooms, with living spaces between 660 to 2,254 square feet, some even have private outdoor balconies with sweeping views and a good amount of natural light. Most homes have options for custom interiors like floors, cabinets, and paint, and the design leans modern and comfortable, pretty much what people expect from California living.
Especially important for seniors, Villa Marin's fully ADA accessible, so folks with mobility challenges can get around much easier, and there's an emergency pull-cord system in every condo in case of a problem, plus a 24-hour on-site Health Center staffed by Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. There's always a physician on call, and physicians, therapists, and caregivers are available during regular business hours if more complicated care needs come up. The Health Center doesn't only serve residents but's open to the public, and it provides a whole menu of medical services from primary care and medication management to temporary rehabilitation for short stays, so people recovering from illness or surgery can get therapies like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized care for pain or palliative needs.
Residents get help with daily needs if needed-like bathing, dressing, transfers, and managing their medications, and there's memory care, both assisted living and skilled nursing, independent living, and nursing home care, so people who need more help as they age can stay right in the same community with familiar faces. The licensed capacity of Villa Marin's 28 residents in skilled nursing means it's smaller scale, often making for a close-knit group and a quieter feel. The facility holds licenses from the California Department of Health and California Department of Social Services, with license number 210108102.
Villa Marin offers a lot for an active lifestyle, with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, paddle tennis courts, and fitness equipment-treadmills, bikes, weights, and daily fitness classes. There's a salon and barber shop on site, gardens for residents to enjoy or garden themselves, and plenty of walking paths through the grounds, with lush landscaping all around. There are chef-prepared meals in a dining room with linen service, daily scheduled activities, resident-led committees, movie nights, events, club-style meetings, and community-sponsored outings, all designed so people can meet new friends or just keep busy. The community provides transportation to appointments and errands, making it easier for people who don't drive anymore.
Villa Marin has built-in systems for safety, 24-hour supervision, and a call system always available, so people who need extra help can rest easier. With a smaller licensed health center and on-site support, people can age in place with the right care level-from independent living in a condo with a balcony and views, to assisted living or skilled nursing, or even short-term rehab if someone just needs to recover, and the memory care program helps people with cognitive decline live more fully. The sense of ownership, resident leadership, and community activities stands out, and people who live at Villa Marin tend to stay involved and active as the years go by.
