San Rafael, California
Drake Terrace
Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
Drake Terrace in San Rafael, California offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a larger community with 130 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 130 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 2001
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Drake Terrace has recorded 5 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) over nearly 25 years of operation, but none have occurred in the past three years, during which all 3 inspections and 3 complaint investigations turned up clean.
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- Track record — Across almost 25 years of licensure, Drake Terrace has accumulated 5 Type A citations and 1 Type B (administrative/paperwork) citation, which is a mixed lifetime record for a 130-bed community of this size and tenure.
- Recent 3 years — The most recent three years show a clean slate: 3 inspections and 3 complaint investigations produced zero Type A or Type B findings, suggesting a stronger recent trajectory than the lifetime total alone implies.
- Complaints — Of 12 allegations investigated over the licensed period, none were substantiated, 10 were unsubstantiated, and 2 were unfounded, and none of the 3 recent complaint investigations resulted in a substantiated finding either.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 25 years of continuous licensure gives real weight to the recent clean stretch, since it reflects a sustained pattern rather than a short lucky run.
- 1.Can you walk through what the past Type A findings involved and what corrective steps were taken at the time?
- 2.What changes were made operationally that coincide with the clean record over the past three years?
- 3.How does the community track and follow up on complaint investigations to ensure allegations like these remain unsubstantiated going forward?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #216801028
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 5
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 17
Complaint investigation
May 8, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 27, 2026
Facility evaluation
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint investigation
Oct 10, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jan 6, 2025
1–5 of 17 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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Care & support
Daily Care Services
3 services
- Incontinence care
- Medication management
- Non-ambulatory care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
12 features
- Café / Bistro
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Activity room
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Private bathroom
- Library / Reading room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Piano / Music room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Housekeeping Included
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
8 features
- International cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Professional chef
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Restaurant-style dining
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 59 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents consistently praise Drake Terrace's warm, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere, though one review flags limits in handling advanced dementia-related medical needs.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as caring, patient, empathetic, and quick to respond to resident needs, including in memory care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families consistently mention a warm, friendly, welcoming environment with well-maintained grounds and common areas.
- Communication — Several reviews highlight that staff and management communicate proactively about resident status and concerns.
- Activities — Residents note a strong and growing activities program, including on-site events and outings like theater excursions.
- Value & pricing — One reviewer specifically called out the value for cost alongside the quality of care.
- Staff & care — One family found the community unable to adequately support a resident with severe dementia, noting no on-site doctor and reliance on calling 911 during behavioral crises, so families should ask about the level of clinical and medical support available for advanced dementia care.
- Communication — The same reviewer felt care limitations weren't clearly explained during intake, so it's worth confirming how the community outlines care-level boundaries before move-in.
- Dining — Only a couple of reviews mention food quality, so families should sample a meal and ask about menu variety and dietary accommodations during a tour.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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