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Since 1962, Assisted Living In The Catholic Tradition

All Faiths are WelcomeThe Nazareth House of San Rafael has been serving Bay Area seniors for more than 50 years, providing a unique blend of highly professional and attentive care that is imbued with a core belief in values such as love, compassion, patience and respect. These basic beliefs guide all we do and everyone who works here. And among those who reside here, we’ve come to appreciate how much those same universal values seem to resonate more deeply as time goes on.

All Faiths are Welcome

Although our demographic mix has historically reflected a Catholic majority, there’s no shortage of Nazareth House residents who practice other religions. Indeed, diversity in all things — be it spiritual, philosophical, ethnic or political — is an idea we reaffirm constantly with our guiding policies and daily practices.

Our Location in San Rafael

Besides its proximity to world-class destinations like San Francisco and The Wine Country, Northern California’s Marin County is famous in its own right for the exceptional confluence of sophisticated living amid natural beauty it enjoys.

In San Rafael’s Terra Linda neighborhood, where Nazareth House is located, we are mostly surrounded by attractive residential housing — with one important exception: A major Kaiser hospital complex is right across the street. There’s also a popular shopping hub, The Mall at Northgate, a few blocks away. Additional fine dining and shopping are nearby, as is one of Marin’s premier entertainment venues, Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic masterwork, Marin Civic Center.

The Campus

Gorgeous gardens encircle a single story, mission-style building with its own large and gracefully appointed chapel, sparkling with stained glass windows.  Resident rooms have an exterior entrance to a garden or patio.

For recreation there’s the game room, or maybe a light workout in the fitness area. There’s even a gift shop and beauty salon.

A short summary of on-site amenities includes:

  • Immaculately maintained gardens and landscaping with walking paths and a Bocce court
  • Easily accessible, single-level living spaces featuring multiple views in most rooms
  • Complimentary housekeeping and laundry services, plus all utilities paid — including cable TV
  • Spacious common areas: Large dining room, beauty salon, fitness area, game room and gift shop
  • On-site commercial kitchen with an Executive Chef and a consulting Registered Dietitian trained in the dietary needs of seniors
  • The services of an active and engaged auxiliary support group
  • A full program of organized recreational and social activities
  • Close to parks, cafés and shopping — including The Mall at Northgate
  • Across from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • Complimentary transportation to local appointments and errands (with some restrictions)

The Sisters of the Nazareth

Now caring for people in need the world over, the Sisters of Nazareth began its mission more than 150 years ago in London's Hammersmith district. Today, we operate 37 homes and schools throughout five major regions spanning the globe.

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A Serene & Beautiful Place, Inspired by Faith

Nazareth House SR was founded on a deep and abiding commitment to the spiritual well-being of our residents. Accordingly, we provide a variety of unique faith-focused amenities, many that are not often found in other retirement communities:

  • Spacious On-site Chapel
  • Chaplain in Residence
  • Daily Mass or Communion
  • Religious Study Groups
  • All Faiths are Welcomed

245 Nova Albion Way San Rafael, California 94903

Across from Kaiser Hospital

415.479.8282

Email us using the Contact form.

RCFE license# 210102878

Visit The San Rafael House

To schedule an appointment for a private tour of our beautiful grounds and buildings, please call the number below or go to our Contact page.

415.479.8282
245 Nova Albion Way, across from Kaiser Hospital

For More Information

This website is intended as an introduction to the many services and amenities available at Nazareth House San Rafael. For more photos and details, please visit:

www.sistersofnazareth.com

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Nazareth House San Rafael is a nonprofit, private pay retirement community owned and operated by The Sisters of Nazareth. Licensed by the State of California, license #210102878.

Residency is available on a non-discriminatory basis and accords equal treatment and access to all eligible persons. Admission is determined at the sole discretion of Nazareth House San Rafael.