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State licensedAssisted Living
Villa Gardens
San Rafael, CaliforniaState inspected Apr 1, 2026, 5 citations since 2025
About Villa Gardens
Villa Gardens brings together compassionate assisted living care with the natural beauty of San Rafael, California. Our team supports residents with daily activities while preserving independence and dignity. Thoughtfully designed spaces and personalized attention create a community where seniors thrive.
Community at a glance
Capacity
12 residents
State license
#216804291, Licensed
Location
San Rafael, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
25 Villa Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Villa Gardens. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Villa Gardens on April 1, 2026.
Since March 2025, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 1 routine inspection, 1 complaint visit and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 4 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Apr 1, 2026
Routine inspections
1
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
4
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 1, 2026.
Complaints
- March 10, 20261 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 216804291
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 residents
- Licensed since
- April 21, 2025
- Licensee
- Villa Gardens
- Administrator
- Camaclang, Albertina
Location
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25 Villa AvenueSan Rafael, CA 94901
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Villa Gardens had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Villa Gardens 1 Type A citation and 4 Type B citations since March 2025. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Villa Gardens last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on April 1, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Villa Gardens?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since March 2025. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.