Almavia Of San Rafael

Gina Catena

Jul 2025

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My 90+ year old mother moved into Alma Via. Thanks to Alma Via's exceptional staff and programs, my mother quickly adapted. It did not take long for my mother to express how she felt like family with staff and other residents, that she does not feel institutionalized. Staff pays attention to details and to visiting family members, always greeting me when I visit and offering updates about my mother's latest news. Now that my mother passed away, I will miss my regular interactions with AlmaVia's loving community.

Kathryn Chipman

Jun 2025

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My mother has been a resident at Alma Via for 3 years after having lived at a different assisted living facility for a number of years. I have another family member who has lived at 2 other facilities in the area so I feel confident in saying that Alma Via shines above the others. My mother is happy, has friends, and is well cared for. The staff are exceptional! Every time I visit I see residents being social, laughing, and engaged. I highly recommend Alma Via to anyone who is considering independent, assisted living, or memory care for their family member.

Jeanne Robertson

Jun 2025

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My mother has been a resident at Alma Via San Rafael for the past 3 years. The staff has done a good job caring for her and responding to our concerns. She started in Assisted Living there and moved into Memory Care earlier this year. She has responded well to the structured routines, the daily enrichment programs, and the chance to interact with other residents. We’ve appreciated the regular contact we’ve had with the staff and their willingness to hear and respond to our concerns.

Elizabeth Koch

May 2025

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My family is so thankful for the wonderful staff at Alma Via, especially Amber who went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and confident in the admission process. Moving a loved one into new surroundings can be an emotionally difficult situation. Amber was so patient with us. She has always been available (even on her days off) to meet with us and to make my mom feel welcome and seen. The people in the community have also been so kind and welcoming to my mom into her new home. Even though my mom has her own apartment and is able to come and go as she pleases, it is nice to have a sense of security that if she needed assistance Alma Via staff is available.

Annette Huddle

Feb 2025

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My mother entered Alma Via's assisted living in July '19 and moved to memory care in May '20 where she lived until her passing this year. I spent a lot of time researching and visiting potential homes for her and settled on Alma Via because it seemed to show the greatest focus on the well being of the whole person. Our experience has borne that out. My mother was at Alma Via during the most difficult time ever for facilities such as this, but the staff and management worked endlessly to provide a safe, comfortable, meaningful life for those in its care. It wasn't easy, it wasn't perfect, but I never doubted that their number one concern was the well being of their residents, followed closely by the well being of their staff. I was initially resistant to moving my mom to Bridgehaven, the memory care unit, but I soon realized that the staff was absolutely right in making that recommendation at that time. The small community feel there allowed my mom to develop routines and friendships, supported by the caring staff. Caregivers got to know her as a person and tended her needs with kindness, respect, and humor. She was always clean and well-groomed and enjoyed meals that sometimes made me envious. I can't say enough about the caregivers and med-techs, several of whom who cared for her for years, who always greeted me with smiles, stories and updates when I stopped by for my weekly visits. The life enrichment team worked hard to come up with activities and events to engage residents in a variety of ways, and the nursing staff was outstanding. When issues occasionally came up, as is to be expected, management was responsive and worked with me to find solutions. I am so grateful to have found Alma Via which allowed my mother to live her last years with comfort, security and dignity.