A lot of franchised assisted living homes don’t have the best of reputations, but in Marin, there are more than a few local organizations dedicated to elder care in far more helpful and personal ways. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Vivalon (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Elder Services picks see below.
Our 2024 Philanthropy category sponsor is Skin Suite Marin. View the rest of the Philanthropy category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central, and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
SonoMarin Senior Fitness
With fitness training professionals Kyle Mastrophe covering Sonoma County and Evan Coleman covering Marin County, SonoMarin Senior Fitness strives to provide specially tailored training programs for the seniors of both areas. Their personal onsite training for seniors has been lauded by many customers looking to get back into shape.
Southern Marin
Marin Home Care
Belvedere-Tiburon
Locally owned and operated, Marin Home Care stands in opposition to large franchise senior home providers. Their focus allows them to truly get to know those they care for, forming bonds with each person to make sure that they’re providing exactly what each individual needs.
1640 Tiburon Blvd #16, Belvedere-Tiburon, 415.712.1917
Central Marin
St. Vincent de Paul Society
San Rafael
St. Vincent de Paul provides compassionate, individualized assistance to help our most vulnerable neighbors obtain nutritious food, affordable housing, meaningful employment, and a voice in our community. Their crisis assistance programs have grown to support over 8,000 people annually, including housing Marin’s chronically homeless and those who are precariously housed.
820 B Street, San Rafael, 415.454.3303
Vivalon
San Rafael
Between its historic Whistlestop program that provides rides for the elderly and disabled, and the Meals On Wheels food-delivery service, Vivalon has more than proven its commitment to putting active and healthy living first and foremost. They also have their popular Jackson Cafe, which offers affordable and accessible meals for all.
999 Third St., San Rafael, 415.456.9062
Northern Marin
Homeward Bound
Novato
Homeward Bound is all about housing first. Their extensive network of homeless shelters and programs to help people recover from the stress of homelessness are among the best in Marin. Additionally, they operate Oma Village, a supportive housing program run by Homeward Bound that helps get people back on their feet.
1385 N Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, 415.382.3363
Best of the County Philanthropy Sponsor
Skin Suite Marin
Skin Suite Marin is the premier natural beauty and wellness destination in Southern Marin. Thena Holmen, RN has specialized in Aesthetic Nursing for over three decade and is known in the county for her emphasis on natural-looking beauty.
Skin Suite Marin offers the most advanced technology being the leading provider of the Fotona4D® non-invasive laser. Combined with the Hydrafacial, PRX Peel, fillers and Botox, Thena can help you achieve the best version of you with little discomfort and no down time.
What cause(s) have touched you?
When my eyes were opened to the reality of human trafficking, I felt an obligation to spread awareness and become involved to help every child to have hope and a future. I support an organization called Operation Rescue that fights against human exploitation and sex trafficking.
Why is philanthropy/humanitarianism important to you?
I believe beauty is more than skin deep.
Skin Suite Marin | Mill Valley | 415.881.6001 | skinsuitemarin.com
