Assisted Living
Cogir of San Rafael
111 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 · Map
Licensed for 70 residents · WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP; COGIR MANAGEMENT USA INC
Cogir of San Rafael is a state-licensed assisted living community in San Rafael, California. It is licensed for 70 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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Care and services
From the community’s website
What Cogir of San Rafael says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Has a separate memory care unit, wing or neighborhood.
Additionally, we have 24-hour security and a secure Memory Care unit.
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Provides transportation.
Your monthly rent includes basic cable, breakfast, dinner, lunch, linen service, internet/WiFi, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and utilities.
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Pets allowed.
From pet-friendly spaces and cozy common areas to advanced fall detection technology, our community is designed to offer comfort, freedom, and peace of mind — all in a warm, homelike setting.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026) - Couples welcome.
Our CONNECTIONS program provides personalized support for couples with varying levels of care needs.
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Apartment types named: one-bedroom.
One Bedroom
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
License
Active, 70 residents
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY 216803735, 216804000, licensed since Feb 13, 2018. Licensee WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP; COGIR MANAGEMENT USA INC.
Nearest emergency room
1.3 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogir of San Rafael this community | 70 | Not published | Active | 18 Type A, 10 Type B | |
| The Vincent | 0.3 mi | 126 | Not published | Active | 10 Type A, 11 Type B |
| Garden Home | 0.4 mi | 4 | Not published | Active | 1 Type A, 2 Type B |
| Drake Terrace | 0.6 mi | 130 | $7,085/mo | Active | 5 Type A, 1 Type B |
| A&A Haven Home | 0.6 mi | 6 | Not published | Active | 0 Type A, 2 Type B |
State inspection record18 Type A, 10 Type B
- Last state visit
- September 11, 2026
- State visits since December 15, 2021
- 41 (including 4 inspections, 14 complaints investigated)
- Type A citations
- 18 immediate risk
- Type B citations
- 10 potential risk if not corrected
- Complaint allegations investigated
- 31: 12 substantiated, 19 not substantiated
- License active since 2018
Citations (28), newest first
- 15630(b)(1)(A)(i) (plan of correction due September 12, 2026): Plain meaning not available; see the state’s report.
- 87705(d) (plan of correction due September 12, 2026): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87705(e)(7) (plan of correction due May 4, 2026): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87468.2(a)(4) (plan of correction due December 29, 2025): Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. Residents of privately operated communities have added rights, such as personal privacy, confidential records and help exercising their rights.
- 1569.695(a)(2) (plan of correction due December 15, 2025): Emergency and Disaster Plans. The community must have an emergency and disaster plan, train staff on it, hold drills and keep key resident information ready.
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- 87555(a) (plan of correction due December 15, 2025): General Food Service Requirements. Food must meet residents' nutritional needs and be stored, prepared and served safely.
- 87303(e)(2) (plan of correction due December 15, 2025): Maintenance and Operation. Water and plumbing must be kept safe, including safe hot water temperatures, grab bars, slip-resistant tub and shower floors, and working toilets and sinks.
- 87465(a)(4) (plan of correction due October 29, 2025): Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. The community must have a plan for residents' medical and dental care and help residents arrange and get to that care.
Show all citations (20 more)
- 87705(d) (plan of correction due September 4, 2025): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87468.1(a)(1) (plan of correction due June 6, 2025): Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Lists the basic rights of every resident, including dignity, safe and comfortable accommodations, and freedom from punishment, humiliation and abuse.
- 87208(a) (plan of correction due June 6, 2025): Plan of Operation. The community must have a current written plan of operation, follow it, and get state approval for major changes.
- 15630(b)(1)(A)(i) (plan of correction due June 6, 2025): Plain meaning not available; see the state’s report.
- 87303(i)(1)(A) (plan of correction due March 24, 2025): Maintenance and Operation. Communities with 16 or more residents, or with separate floors or buildings, must have a call signal system from each resident's unit to staff.
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- 1569.618(c)(3) (plan of correction due January 24, 2025): Administrator Presence and Staffing. Rules for the administrator's presence, round-the-clock on-site management, and having enough staff.
- 87465(a)(4) (plan of correction due January 24, 2025): Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. The community must have a plan for residents' medical and dental care and help residents arrange and get to that care.
- 1569.657(a) (plan of correction due August 19, 2024): Level of Care Rate Increases. For a rate increase due to a higher level of care, the community must give written notice with itemized charges within two business days.
- 87468.1(a)(9) (plan of correction due August 19, 2024): Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Lists the basic rights of every resident, including dignity, safe and comfortable accommodations, and freedom from punishment, humiliation and abuse.
- 87705(f)(2) (plan of correction due April 23, 2024): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87705(b)(2) (plan of correction due February 15, 2024): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87705(f)(2) (plan of correction due January 30, 2024): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87705(f)(2) (plan of correction due July 15, 2023): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87468(a) (plan of correction due June 3, 2023): Personal Rights of Residents. Residents' personal rights, and the duty to explain them at admission and post them where residents and visitors can see them.
- 87465(g) (plan of correction due June 3, 2023): Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services. The community must call 911 right away when an injury or other emergency threatens a resident's health.
- 15630(b)(1)(A)(i) (plan of correction due June 3, 2023): Plain meaning not available; see the state’s report.
- 87405(a) (plan of correction due June 3, 2023): Administrator - Qualifications and Duties. The community must have a qualified, certified administrator who is on site enough to manage it, with a qualified substitute when the administrator is away.
- 87211(1)(a)(D) (plan of correction due April 21, 2023): Reporting Requirements. Events the community must report to the state and to the resident's family or representative, such as deaths, injuries, abuse and changes in leadership.
- 87705(b)(2) (plan of correction due April 12, 2023): Care of Persons with Dementia. Rules for caring for residents with dementia, including staff training, door alarms, and delayed-exit or locked exterior doors.
- 87211(1)(a)(D) (plan of correction due December 23, 2022): Reporting Requirements. Events the community must report to the state and to the resident's family or representative, such as deaths, injuries, abuse and changes in leadership.
Plain meanings are our short reading of the rule cited, from the state’s regulation text. The state’s report says what happened.
Complaints with substantiated allegations (date the finding was approved)
- December 26, 2025: 1 substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 Type B citation
- June 19, 2025: 3 substantiated, 3 Type A citations
- March 19, 2025: 1 substantiated, 1 Type B citation
- August 13, 2024: 2 substantiated, 2 Type B citations
- July 28, 2023: 1 substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 Type A citation
- June 9, 2023: 3 substantiated, 3 Type A citations
- January 4, 2023: 1 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 Type B citation
Complaints with no substantiated allegation (7)
- September 15, 2026: 1 unsubstantiated
- April 4, 2025: 2 unsubstantiated
- April 2, 2025: 4 unsubstantiated
- March 4, 2025: 1 unfounded
- August 28, 2024: 2 unsubstantiated
- May 17, 2024: 1 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded
- February 20, 2024: 1 unfounded
Every state visit (50)
- September 11, 2026: Other visit
- September 11, 2026: Complaint visit
- July 27, 2026: Other visit
- April 23, 2026: Other visit
- January 30, 2026: Other visit
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- December 18, 2025: Other visit
- December 18, 2025: Complaint visit (2)
- December 4, 2025: Inspection
- October 28, 2025: Other visit
- September 3, 2025: Other visit
- July 31, 2025: Other visit
- June 20, 2025: Other visit
- June 5, 2025: Complaint visit
- April 9, 2025: Other visit
- March 28, 2025: Complaint visit
- March 25, 2025: Complaint visit
- March 14, 2025: Complaint visit
- February 26, 2025: Other visit
- February 26, 2025: Complaint visit
- February 7, 2025: Other visit
- January 23, 2025: Other visit
- January 9, 2025: Inspection
- October 29, 2024: Other visit
- August 21, 2024: Complaint visit
- August 8, 2024: Complaint visit
- July 31, 2024: Other visit
- May 2, 2024: Complaint visit (2)
- April 22, 2024: Other visit
- February 14, 2024: Other visit
- February 14, 2024: Complaint visit
- January 29, 2024: Inspection
- October 27, 2023: Other visit
- July 17, 2023: Other visit
- July 14, 2023: Complaint visit (2)
- June 30, 2023: Other visit
- June 2, 2023: Other visit
- June 2, 2023: Complaint visit
- May 8, 2023: Other visit
- April 11, 2023: Other visit
- December 13, 2022: Complaint visit (2)
- December 1, 2022: Inspection
- October 11, 2022: Other visit
- October 6, 2022: Other visit
- September 12, 2022: Other visit
- March 23, 2022: Other visit
- December 15, 2021: Other visit
Read every report on the state’s site →
Earlier license at this community
- License 216803735, closed January 31, 2022: the state’s records
A new license is issued when a community changes owners or operators. Records under an earlier license may describe a different operator.
What these terms mean
Type A citations are for “the most serious type of violations in which there is an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of those in care,” and are issued “even if the violation is corrected on the spot.”
Type B citations are for “a violation that, if not corrected, may [pose] an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of clients,” such as faulty medical record keeping or staff training.
CCLD: “There is no difference between an inconclusive and an unsubstantiated complaint allegation. Both terms mean that there was no preponderance of evidence to prove that an alleged violation occurred.” Allegations CCLD finds unfounded are also not substantiated.
This community is licensed for 70 residents; larger communities are visited and complained about more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, data as of September 28, 2026, covering the five years of records the state publishes. The state’s advice: “Never rely on this information alone to make a decision about a facility. Always visit facilities in person.”
License and ownershipActive license, licensee WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP; COGIR MANAGEMENT USA INC
- License type
- RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
- License number
- 216803735, 216804000
- License status
- Active
- Licensed since
- 2018-02-13
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Licensee
- WELLTOWER OPCO GROUP; COGIR MANAGEMENT USA INC
- County
- Marin County
- Administrator
- Carol Dowell
Source: California state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator name from the California licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in California, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in California
- Assisted Living Waiver (ALW). Medi-Cal can pay for assisted living care services through the Assisted Living Waiver, but only in 15 counties, only for people who need nursing home level care, and there is a waitlist. The resident still pays room and board. (state page)
- Waitlist. The Assisted Living Waiver has a waitlist. DHCS reported 18,365 people on it in December 2025. (source)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.3 mi, nursing home 1.0 mi, pharmacy 0.9 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Rafael. 1.3 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Marin Post Acute, San Rafael. 1.0 mile away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- By The Bay Health, Larkspur. 3.6 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Rite Aid. 0.9 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 94903 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita San Rafael Dialysis, San Rafael, 1.5 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
Shc Larkspur, Greenbrae, 3.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita San Pablo Dialysis, San Pablo, 11.2 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 15 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 94903.
Madrona Hospice Care Inc, office in San Rafael, 2.1 miles away, straight line
By The Bay Health, office in Larkspur, 3.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Sutter Care At Home, office in San Francisco, 15.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Permanente Medical Group Inc, Richmond. 10.2 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively low, earthquake relatively high. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in December 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked14 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| California Medicaid provider list | Mar 3, 2026 | Not on the state list we checked. These lists are often incomplete. |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| Marin County Environmental Health Services kitchen inspections | Oct 15, 2026 | No kitchen matched |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Cogir of San Rafael provide?
Cogir of San Rafael is licensed by the state of California for assisted living in San Rafael, California. Its licensed capacity is 70 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Cogir of San Rafael?
No. We publish state licensing details for Cogir of San Rafael but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Cogir of San Rafael cost?
Assisted Living in California typically starts at $3,800 to $6,100 a month. Based on 267 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Cogir of San Rafael does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Cogir of San Rafael?
Use Cogir of San Rafael's website, cogirusa.com/communities/cogir-of-san-rafael, or visit at 111 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903.
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