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Novato, California

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living

853 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA 94947

Atria Tamalpais Creek offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care (Life Guidance) in Novato, California.

Licensed capacity
180 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
July 1996

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #216800331Last checked August 2026

No recent serious complaint findings

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
0

AI summary

Atria Tamalpais Creek carries 3 Type A findings across more than 30 years of operation, but none have occurred in the past three years, reflecting a stronger recent trajectory.

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  • Track record — The lifetime record includes 3 Type A citations, the state's most severe class tied to resident safety or care, but no Type B administrative findings, and none of the 4 investigated allegations over the years were substantiated.
  • Recent 3 years — The last three years show 3 inspections and 2 complaint investigations with zero Type A or Type B findings and no substantiated allegations, indicating the earlier concerns have not recurred.
  • Operating tenure — More than 30 years of continuous licensure gives this record real weight, since the recent clean stretch is measured against a long history rather than a short one.
  • Severity — With zero citations in the last three inspection cycles covering areas like staff training and physical building conditions, the current period reflects consistent compliance even though the lifetime total is not citation-free.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #216800331
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
3
Type B citations · administrative
0
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 22

  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 9, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 9, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    May 19, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Mar 24, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Jan 6, 2026

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1–5 of 22 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$6,945 / mo
Studios
$6,945 / mo
1-Bedroom
$8,745 / mo
2-Bedroom
$11,345 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$4,095 / mo
Studios
$4,095 / mo
1-Bedroom
$8,195 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$9,395 / mo
Shared Rooms
$9,395 / mo
Studios
$11,045 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Physical therapy on-site
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobility assistance

Specialized Care

4 services
  • Hospice agency partnership
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care
  • Cognitive learning center

Memory Care

1 service
  • Dementia-certified staff

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

22 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Spa services
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Piano / Music room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Chapel / Meditation room
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Café / Bistro

Outdoor Spaces

5 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Patio seating areas
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area

Dining Options

8 features
  • Room service
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Outdoor / Patio dining
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Professional chef
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

2 features
  • Family support services
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.8

Averaged from 98 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Families consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff and beautiful grounds at Atria Tamalpais Creek, though it's worth asking directly about staffing levels, medication response times, and how care costs escalate.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as warm, attentive, and quick to learn residents by name, with particular praise for management, maintenance, and caregiving teams.
  • Dining — Many families and residents single out the food as a highlight, describing it as restaurant-quality and a major point of satisfaction, though a few reviewers found it inconsistent or overly processed.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The property is frequently called beautiful, resort-like, and immaculately maintained, with gardens and landscaping mentioned as a standout feature.
  • Value & pricing — Several families note that Atria was more affordable than comparable communities in the area, even though it is still considered pricey by some.
  • Communication — Reviewers often mention responsive management, smooth move-in paperwork, and helpful tools like a family app for tracking daily updates.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — A small number of reviews describe slow call-button response times and difficulty getting basic medications administered promptly, so families should ask about staffing ratios and emergency response protocols.
  • Financial transparency — One older review described a steep, unexpected care-level increase and billing issue, so it's worth confirming exactly how costs rise as care needs increase.
  • Activities — A few reviewers wished for more varied or higher-energy activities and clearer communication about how outings and events are scheduled, so ask to see a current activities calendar.
  • Security & belongings — An older, serious complaint involved a theft investigation that families may want to ask about, along with current policies for safeguarding personal valuables.

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Languages spoken

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