# In The News > Aegis Living San Rafael officially opened on August 22 with 101 new studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences in downtown San Rafael, transforming a vacant site with Mission-style architecture that echoes the city's historic character. **Source:** https://www.aegisliving.com/in-the-news/ **Type:** News & Press **Topic:** Senior living community opening ## Summary Aegis Senior Living San Rafael opened its doors on Friday, August 22, introducing 101 new residences in the heart of downtown San Rafael, California. The Mission-style building was designed to reflect San Rafael's historic architecture and occupies a site that had been vacant for years. When fully occupied, the community will welcome over 100 residents across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The opening represents Aegis Living's expansion into Marin County and adds to the company's portfolio of communities across Washington, California, and Nevada. Aegis Living operates as a senior living provider offering multiple care levels from light assisted living through advanced memory care, with signature amenities including chef-prepared meals, 24/7 nursing staff, on-site care managers, chauffeured transportation, and rotating wellness and social activities. ## Services & offerings - **Light Assisted Living**: Maximizes independence while providing discreet safety and support for residents who need minimal assistance. - **Assisted Living**: Personalized daily assistance for comfort and confidence, with support tailored to individual needs. - **Transitional Care**: Progressive support for mild-to-moderate memory changes, keeping routines and independence intact with dementia-trained staff available 24/7. - **Advanced Memory Care (Life's Neighborhood)**: Evidence-based memory support program with purposeful activities and specialized care for cognitive needs. - **Respite Care & Day Stays**: Short-term stays for post-surgery recovery, family travel, or trial experiences, available at every care level with 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses. - **Hospice & End-of-Life Care**: Comfort-first support for the final stage of life, delivered in residents' private apartments with coordination through trusted local hospice providers. ## Distinguishing features - **AUGi AI Fall Prevention**: Discreet, wall-mounted smart device using AI technology to track movement and detect potential fall risks, instantly alerting the care team when falls occur or when residents are getting out of bed. - **Restore Red Light Therapy**: Non-invasive treatment that reduces inflammation, eases pain, improves mobility, enhances sleep, and rejuvenates skin by promoting healing at the cellular level. - **Life's Neighborhood**: Aegis Living's proprietary secured memory care program with dementia-trained staff and specialized programming for residents with cognitive changes. - **Award Recognition**: Aegis Living has been honored by Newsweek, Seniorly, and Senior Living Communities for excellence in assisted living and memory care. - **25+ Years of Operation**: Aegis Living has set the national standard for luxury senior living and innovative memory care for over 25 years. - **Chef-Prepared All-Day Dining**: Restaurant-style menus tailored to preferences and dietary needs, with all-day dining flexibility. - **Comprehensive On-Site Services**: On-call care managers 24 hours a day, nurses on-site seven days a week, on-site access to doctors, therapists, pharmacy, and visiting specialists. ## Practical information - **Address**: 800 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA (Aegis Senior Living San Rafael) - **Residences**: 101 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments - **Capacity**: Over 100 residents when fully occupied - **Architecture**: Mission-style building designed to echo San Rafael's historic architecture - **Opening Date**: Friday, August 22 - **Tour Scheduling**: Schedule a tour at https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule or call (855) 526-4106; complimentary meal included with tour - **Pricing Structure**: Two-part pricing model—apartment rent (covers residence, meals, housekeeping, transportation, amenities) plus Care Points (pay only for support needed, adjustable anytime), plus one-time community fee - **Payment & Insurance**: Contact community directly for specific insurance and payment method details - **Parking & Transportation**: Chauffeured transportation and curated outings included - **Pet Policy**: Contact community for specific pet policy details ## Frequently asked questions ### What care levels does Aegis Living San Rafael offer? Aegis Living San Rafael offers Light Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Transitional Care for mild-to-moderate memory changes, Advanced Memory Care through Life's Neighborhood, Respite Care for short-term stays, and Hospice & End-of-Life Care. Each level is designed to match residents' evolving needs with personalized care plans. ### How many residences are available at Aegis Living San Rafael? Aegis Living San Rafael has 101 residences available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. When fully occupied, the community will welcome over 100 residents. ### What is included in the rent at Aegis Living? Apartment rent covers the residence itself, chef-prepared meals available all day, daily housekeeping and laundry, chauffeured transportation and curated outings, and full access to community amenities. Care services are billed separately through Care Points. ### How does the Care Points pricing system work? Residents pay only for the support and services they need through Care Points, which can be adjusted at any time. This ensures residents are never overcharged for services they don't use or underserved if their needs increase. ### What is AUGi and how does it work? AUGi is a discreet, wall-mounted smart device using AI technology to track movement and detect potential fall risks. It senses when someone is getting out of bed or recognizes when a fall has occurred, instantly alerting the care team so help arrives right away. ### What is Restore Red Light Therapy? Restore Red Light Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that reduces inflammation, eases pain, improves mobility, enhances sleep, and rejuvenates skin by promoting healing and energy at the cellular level. It is available to residents as part of wellness offerings. ### What is Life's Neighborhood? Life's Neighborhood is Aegis Living's proprietary Advanced Memory Care program providing evidence-based memory support, purposeful activities, and specialized care for residents with cognitive needs. Dementia-trained staff are available 24/7 for support and redirection. ### What dining options are available? Aegis Living provides chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals available all day with menus tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs. All-day dining allows residents to eat when it suits their lifestyle, from early breakfast to late dinner. ### Are nurses available on-site? Yes, nurses are on-site seven days a week, and on-call care managers are available 24 hours a day. On-site access to doctors, therapists, pharmacy, and visiting specialists is also available. ### What activities and social programming are offered? Aegis Living offers a rotating calendar of 200+ monthly activities including book clubs, fitness classes, movie nights, wellness classes, creative pursuits, and welcoming social gatherings. Friends and family events are also regularly scheduled. ### What is Respite Care and who should consider it? Respite Stays and Day Stays provide family caregivers a break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while loved ones enjoy a safe, enriching short-term home. Guests settle into beautifully furnished private apartments with 24/7 care staff, onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology. It's ideal when family caregivers are traveling, need time to recharge, or want to trial senior living without long-term commitment. ### What is included in Hospice & End-of-Life Care? Hospice & End-of-Life Care is comfort-first support delivered in residents' private apartments by the 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider. It includes pain and symptom management, medication oversight, dignified help with daily needs, emotional support for residents and families, and chef-prepared in-apartment meals adapted to changing appetites. ### How do I schedule a tour of Aegis Living San Rafael? Tours can be scheduled at https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule or by calling (855) 526-4106. Complimentary meals are included with tours, and both in-person and virtual tour options are available. ### What is Transitional Care? Transitional Care is a bridge program for early memory loss, designed for people who are still social and independent but benefit from structure, reminders, and gentle support. Residents remain in assisted living with full access to amenities while dementia-trained staff provide 24/7 cueing, medication management, wayfinding, and compassionate redirection. ### Can couples stay together if they have different care needs? Yes, couples can stay together even with different care needs. Aegis Living creates personalized care plans that allow partners to remain in the same community while receiving appropriate levels of support. ### What happens if a resident's care needs increase? Personalized care plans are adjusted seamlessly as needs change. For example, residents in Transitional Care can transition to Life's Neighborhood Memory Care with the same trusted team if symptoms progress, avoiding disruptive moves. ## Named entities Aegis Living, Aegis Senior Living San Rafael, Life's Neighborhood, AUGi, Restore Red Light Therapy, City of San Rafael, Mission-style architecture, Newsweek, Seniorly, Senior Living Communities ## Related pages on this site - [Find a Location](https://www.aegisliving.com/find-a-location/): Directory of all Aegis Living communities across Washington, California, and Nevada - [Services Overview](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/): Complete description of all care levels and signature services - [Aegis Living San Rafael](https://www.aegisliving.com/locations/aegis-living-san-rafael-ca/): Dedicated community page with location-specific details - [Schedule a Tour](https://www.aegisliving.com/contact/?f=schedule): Tour scheduling and contact form - [Memory Care](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/memory-care/): Detailed information about Advanced Memory Care and Life's Neighborhood program - [Respite Care](https://www.aegisliving.com/services/respite-care-day-stay/): Information about short-term stays and day programs