Aldersly Celebrates Grand Opening of Marselisborg Expansion

Aldersly, a retirement community in San Rafael, California, has celebrated a major milestone with the November 6th grand opening of Marselisborg, a 35-residence expansion that reflects the community’s commitment to comfort, connection, and thoughtful growth. LCS Community Operations™ provides management services and support for the community and its residents.

More than 100 residents, family members, local officials, and community partners joined the Aldersly team for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on the San Rafael campus. The event featured remarks from Aldersly’s Chairman of the Board, Peter Schakow, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Karen Strolia, and several residents who helped welcome guests into the new space.

“Marselisborg represents the next chapter in Aldersly’s long and proud history of providing a warm, connected community for older adults,” said Mike Sharkey, Executive Director. “We’re honored to celebrate this milestone alongside our residents and the partners who helped bring this vision to life."

Named for a castle in Denmark, Marselisborg reflects Aldersly’s roots as a community founded more than a century ago by Danish immigrants. The expansion includes modern, light-filled residences designed with a European aesthetic and surrounded by the community’s signature gardens. The addition also features new gathering spaces, including a cafe, a relaxed dining venue and social hub for residents and guests, as well as a rooftop recreation space.

Karen Strolia, CEO of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, praised the project as an example of thoughtful community development: “Aldersly has long been a part of San Rafael’s story. The Marselisborg expansion enhances both the neighborhood and the lives of those who live here, combining history, design, and purpose in a way that strengthens our community.”