Novato, California
Bel Marin Gardens
Assisted Living · Residential Care
119 Montego Key, Novato, CA 94949
Bel Marin Gardens is a residential care community in Novato that provides assisted living and residential care services in an intimate six-bed home setting.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 2020
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Bel Marin Gardens has operated for over six years with zero Type A findings and just a single administrative citation across its entire licensed history.
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- Track record — Across more than six years of operation, the community has never been cited for a Type A finding, the most severe class tied to resident safety or care, and has just one Type B administrative citation on record.
- Recent 3 years — All three inspections conducted in the past three years came back clean, with no citations of any kind and no complaint investigations.
- Operating tenure — With over six years of licensed operation and five inspection cycles, there is a solid track record to draw confidence from, and this is a small six-bed home where consistent oversight of daily care routines and medication management is easier to maintain.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #216803899
- 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
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Jan 8, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 13, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 6, 2024
Facility evaluation
Feb 16, 2023
Facility evaluation
Feb 4, 2022
1–5 of 5 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$7,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 12 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe Bel Marin Gardens as a small, home-like community with attentive, compassionate staff, though it's worth confirming pricing details and staffing depth for higher-need residents.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the caregivers, especially owner Laarni, for kind, patient, and attentive care that residents and families deeply appreciate.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The small six-resident home is consistently described as clean, cozy, and truly home-like, with beautiful waterfront views and a peaceful setting.
- Dining — Multiple families mention that cooking happens throughout the day and that meals are tasty and well-prepared, a contrast to larger facilities they had considered.
- Daily life & dignity — Families note residents appear happy, engaged, and well cared for, with one reviewer describing a loved one regaining strength and clarity under the home's care.
- Communication — One reviewer specifically highlights the staff as good communicators who kept the family informed and involved.
- Value & pricing — One reviewer notes costs may run a bit higher than other communities, so families should ask for a clear breakdown of fees and what's included.
- Staffing & capacity — Since the home cares for only a handful of residents, families should confirm staffing levels and how care needs are handled as residents' conditions progress.
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