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Key information
Atria Tamalpais Creek is a 180-resident assisted living community in Novato. It has been licensed since July 1996.
It also offers independent living and memory care. The nearest hospital, Novato Community Hospital, which has an emergency room, is 1.2 miles away.
Inspectors have visited 15 times since November 2023, most recently on October 22, 2026. State licensing inspectors (CCLD) cited 4 citations in that time (4 Type A). Regulators looked into 3 complaints in that time (3 unsubstantiated).
Rating and inspection report
Official rating
Care & pricing
Care available
- Licensed capacity
- 180 beds
- State license
- CA 216800331 · Active
Pricing
- Base rate: $1,000Assisted living
- Assisted living / Studio: $4,995–$5,550 per monthAssisted living
- Studio: $5,045 per monthAssisted living
- Base rate: $5,045–$8,400 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living starting price: $5,295 per monthAssisted living
- Price range: $5,295–$9,395 per monthAll care types
- Assisted Living, One bedroom: $6,845–$8,945 per monthAssisted living
- 1 bedroom: $8,945 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living - 1 Bedroom: $9,840 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living, Two bedroom: $11,345 per monthAssisted living
- 2 bedroom: $11,345 per monthAssisted living
- Assisted Living - 2 Bedrooms: $11,395 per monthAssisted living
- Independent living / Studio: $4,095–$5,550 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living starting price: $5,295 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living, One bedroom: $6,845–$8,195 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living - 1 Bedroom: $9,840 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living, Two bedroom: $11,345 per monthIndependent living
- Independent Living - 2 Bedrooms: $11,395 per monthIndependent living
- Memory Care, Semi-private room: $9,395 per monthMemory care
- Memory Care starting price: $9,395 per monthMemory care
- Memory care / Shared Bedroom: $9,395 per monthMemory care
- Shared suite (Memory Care): $9,395 per monthMemory care
- Memory Care - Semi-Private: $10,335 per monthMemory care
- Memory care / Studio: $11,045–$11,945 per monthMemory care
Other fees
- Veterans Welcome Home credit: $1,000
- California average senior living: $5,900 per month
- California average memory care: $8,300 per month
- Novato average memory care: $8,400 per month
Payment types accepted
Room type
- Studio348–462 sq ft · Assisted/Independent Living$5,045 per month
- One bedroom348–809 sq ft · Assisted/Independent Living$8,945 per month
- Two bedroom768 sq ft · Assisted/Independent Living$11,345 per month
- Shared roomMemory care · 693–1077 sq ft · Memory Care$9,395 per month
- 1 BedroomAssisted living$9,840 per month
- 1 BedroomIndependent living$9,840 per month
- 2 BedroomsAssisted living$11,395 per month
- 2 BedroomsIndependent living$11,395 per month
- Detached Cottages / Bungalows
- Semi-PrivateMemory care$10,335 per month
- StudioAssisted living$5,550 per month
- StudioMemory care$11,945 per month
- StudioIndependent living$5,550 per month
- One bedroom apartment
- Studio
- Two bedroom apartment
- One Bedroom$8,195–$8,945 per month
- Shared Bedroom$9,395 per month
- Studio$4,095–$11,045 per month
- Two Bedroom$11,345 per month
Daily life
Details
Facilities
- Activity room
- Air Conditioned
- Arts room
- Barber /
salon - Beauty Salon
- Business room
- Cable/
Satellite TV in Common Area - Central Fireplace
- Chapel
- Climate control
- Closet Space In Unit
- Coffee Shop
- Computer or Media Center
- Computer Room
- Courtyard
- Entertainment Venues
- Fitness Center
- Fitness room/
Gym - Furnished
- Game room
- Garden
- Ground Floor Units
- Handicap Accessible
- Indoor Common Areas
- Kitchenette
- Library
- Meeting Room
- Movie or Theater Room
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor common space
- Outdoor dining
- Outside Patio
- Parking Lot
- Piano or Organ
- Private bathroom
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Shower in unit
- Spa /
sauna / wellness room - Telephone in room
- TV Lounge
- Walking paths
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi and internet access
- Wi-Fi/
high-speed internet - Wifi/
Internet In Unit - State-licensed residential care facility for the elderly (California CDSS)
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
- Interview Every Team Member in Person
- Male Caregivers
- Reference Checks
- Staff are licensed or certified
- Staff Driving Record Check
- Staff screening conducted
- Staff to resident ratio meets state requirements
- Staff trained in aging & mobility
- Staff trained in ambulatory assistance
- Staff trained in behavior management
- Staff trained in cardiac care
- Staff trained in chronic diseases/
illnesses - Staff trained in client rights
- Staff trained in diabetes care
- Staff trained in diet & nutrition
- Staff trained in disability care
- Staff trained in disease/
illness management and prevention - Staff trained in diversity/
inclusion/ sensitivity - Staff Trained in First Aid
- Staff trained in fitness & wellness
- Staff trained in home care
- Staff trained in injury/
trauma care - Staff trained in Medication Management
- Staff trained in memory care
- Staff trained in mental health care
- Staff trained in pain Management
- Staff trained in Palliative Care
- Staff trained in personal care
- Staff trained in Respiratory Care
- Staff trained in skin care
- Staff trained in use of medical equipment
- Staff trained to monitor for abuse/
neglect/ exploitation - Staff Training Opportunities
- Trained staff on-site
Activities
- Activities Off-site
- Art Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Brain fitness /
Dakim - Community-sponsored activities
- Computer class
- Continuing learning experience
- Day Trips and Outings
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Educational Activities/
Programs - Educational Speakers /
Life Long Learning - Facilitated Field Trips/
Outings - Fitness programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/
equipment - Happy Hour
- Holiday Parties
- Horticultural Activities
- Intergenerational Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Live Musical Performances
- Movie nights
- Music Activities/
Programs - Outdoor programs
- Pet-focused Programs
- Planned activities
- Resident run activities
- Salon Services
- Scheduled daily activities
- Stretching Classes
- Tabletop & Other Games/
Programs - Tai Chi
- Trivia Games
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Wine Tasting
- Yoga /
Chair Yoga - Yoga/
Stretching opportunities
Services
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beautician
- Bed-bound residents
- Cognitive learning center
- Concierge
- Coordination with health care providers
- Dementia /
memory care - Dementia waiver
- Family support services
- Feeding assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Help arranging medical and dental appointments
- Hospice care on site
- Hospice waiver
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Service /
Drycleaning - Linen Services
- Mealtime Reminders
- Medication administration by staff
- Medication management and reminders
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move in coordination
- Non-ambulatory care
- One-person transfer
- Outside hospice allowed
- Personal Care Reminders
- Physical, occupational or speech therapy
- Religious Services
- Respite (short) stays
- Secured (locked) unit
- Shaving Assistance
- Skilled Nursing
- Special diets (diabetic, renal, pureed)
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Toileting assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Dining
- All day dining
- Allergy sensitive
- Anytime Dining
- Beverages provided
- Café/
bistro - Chef on staff
- Communal Dining
- Diabetes diet
- Gluten free
- Grill
- Guest Meals
- Low Salt
- Meals provided
- Private Dining Room
- Professional chef
- Restaurant style dining
- Room Service
- Three meals a day and snacks, including diets a physician prescribes
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Safety and security
- Emergency alert system
- Emergency call system
- Emergency Response System
- Safety & Wellness Checks
Transportation
- Complimentary Transportation
- Errand Services
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation and parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Transportation Services for General Shopping
- Uncovered Parking
Policies
- Accepts private pay
- Accepts Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
- Pet Care Available
- Pet care resident's responsibility
- Pet-friendly
- Rent And Care Fees
Faith
- Faith Based
Languages spoken on site
- American Sign Language
- English
- English spoken
- Spanish
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Reviews and listings
What families and listing sites say.
Ratings on other sites
- 9.2/10
- 5/5
- 3.9/5
Reviews
My tour was virtual. Katie was extremely welcoming and friendly and answered my questions. The facility is beautiful. I especially like the gardens. I like that they are both on site and offsite quality activities for residence. The menu looks well balanced and dining areas are attractive.
Read full reviewVisitor
May 11, 2026
Review for Atria Tamalpais Creek
I love the staff and their attentiveness and care for my mom. I also appreciate feeling like I'm part of the community when I come to visit. I also found that they were the most affordable of the handful of communities we looked at. Lastly it has beautiful landscaping that feels more like a resort. It's a lovely place to be. I will leave off a star because my mom who actually lives there, is not a fan of the food. But she appreciates everything else. However, I should say, the food I have tasted is pretty good.
Read full reviewFamily member
Oct 8, 2025
VerifiedReview for Atria Tamalpais Creek
Definitely would recommend it Everyone is nice and also very helpful which I consider very important.
Read full reviewFamily member
Sep 11, 2025
VerifiedSenior Living at its Best
It is a very welcoming environment. Staff are encouraged to get to know residents by their first names always being respectful. It is well worth the money.
Read full reviewResident
Jun 30, 2025
VerifiedOur Family Loves ATRIA Tamalpais Creek
What we like the most about Atria Tamalpais is the friendliness and overall quality of care. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Read full reviewFamily member
Apr 24, 2025
VerifiedLovely grounds and staff
Very friendly and kind staff! It is pricey but the most reasonably priced we found at this caliber in the area. I wish my mom took advantage of the activities more but she is encouraged to do so by the friendly staff. Also my mom is very picky and she actually loves the food. Last night they had ribs! My mom has made meal friends and sits at the same table for every meal. It’s nice to be recognized by the staff and other residents. I feel like I am part of this community too!
Read full reviewKelly B. · Family member
Dec 6, 2024
Review for Atria Tamalpais Creek
It just fit Mom best. Right combination of everything. Food (!!!!) carpeted hallways, attentive staff including care workers and administration, lots of outdoor spaces, cost, room size. Other places were either subpar with no visual esthetics or were too grandeur. Atria was perfect for Mom.
Read full reviewFamily member
Nov 22, 2024
Verified- Caring.com4/5
We went to Atria Tamalpais Creek. While the facility was very nice, I felt the memory care part of it was down in the dark damp hall and just really removed from everybody else. The facility was very nice. It's very modern and very up-to-date. But it felt a little sterile to me and didn't have a warm, homey feeling. However, the people who helped me during the tour and the people we met on the tour were very professional, well-informed, and kind.
Read full reviewVisitor
Aug 27, 2024
Great property for my Dad!
Great property and staff! I moved my 90+ year old father from out of state into Atria's assisted living property. He's been there about 8 months and we're very happy with our choice. I did a lot of research and tours, and Atria was my favorite (and not the most expensive on our list). It was a big transition for us and I could see the staff working hard to make him feel comfortable and respond to the many questions we had as he moved in and got settled. The property is well kept and I've built a nice rapport with the staff. My Dad regularly tells me how much he enjoys his new place, so that speaks volumes.
Read full reviewFamily member
Jul 30, 2024
Review for Atria Tamalpais Creek
I would recommend Atria.
Read full reviewFamily member
Jul 18, 2024
VerifiedExceptional Staff
Very accommodating staff, laundry and cleaning staff is exceptional. Very helpful daily medication management. Food is ok, mostly frozen reheated meals, limited variety. I'm not sure how the activities are communicated to residents. Also there seems to be a desire for some male oriented outings and female oriented outings. Same for activities. Can they survey residents for outing/ activity suggestions?
Read full reviewFamily member
Jul 17, 2024
Verified- Caring.com5/5
I toured Atria Tamalpais Creek. I thought it was the best fit considering the activities and homey feel. It seemed like it was the best fit for my mother's personality. Her room is a typical studio with a small kitchenette. It has a high ceiling, a balcony with a view and trees, and a parking lot. The staff has been very friendly and helpful. We had lunch there. My mom was happy with that, it was not too fussy, and it's appropriate for where she's at right now.
Read full reviewVisitor
Jun 8, 2024
- Caring.com3/5
We went to Atria Tamalpais Creek. We just toured the independent living. They had a beauty salon and a gym. The dining area was really big. It didn't seem as personable. The food wasn't very good. We did have a hamburger there, and it was pretty dry. It just wasn't as nice for the money you have to pay. The outside area in the front was very beautiful with a lot of gardens. It was very nice, but inside it was just a lot of long hallways. It's a big place. The one thing we didn't like was that it was all studio apartments, very few one-bedrooms. I don't think my friend would go there.
Read full reviewVisitor
May 6, 2024
- Caring.com5/5
My brother moved to Atria Tamalpais Creek, but he is back in the VA hospital. He had a stroke and then he had a bunch of seizures, so he is in the ICU. His stuff is still in Atria Tamalpais Creek, and he is still technically a tenant there, but he lived there for approximately 39 hours. Atria Tamalpais Creek was great. The whole process was great. The people are great. I like the location. I ate at the restaurant 2 or 3 times. The food is excellent. The people are straightforward to deal with and easy to work with. When we were getting ready to move my brother in, I didn't have furniture for his new room, so they let me use a room that was furnished for a while until I could get furniture for his room. They were very cooperative and easy to work with. They're very caring. I got the impression that he was going to get some really good care there. In the short time that he was there, the staff was on it. They were really good. The rooms were nice. It's not a super high-end place. They have air conditioners in the wall like a hotel instead of a central system. I like that better because then my brother has more individual control. Everything there was nice. It was all well painted. The carpets weren't worn out or anything. It was in a beautiful shape. While it was just a basic room, it was a nice room, and the bathrooms were huge. The easy access to the shower was great. We could decorate the room any way that we wanted. It was big, and it was spacious. They had a nice big closet. It had a locking drawer for his meds. I liked it. My wife and I were thinking, we'd like to live here. They have art classes, exercise classes, lectures and talks, and community get-togethers. They had taco night the first night that my brother was there. They have a lot of activities there, so that's one of the things we like. Their exercise room had a lot of different elliptical equipment. It was spacious and it was all brand-new gear. It was good. I was impressed with the place. The staff was excellent. My brother had a problem the first night he was there. He messed up his room. But they came in and they cleaned up his room. The staff was very good and very communicative with me. And the price was excellent.
Read full reviewFamily member
Apr 30, 2024
5 stars
We are very satisfied with atria and how they are taking care of my stepdad. They communicate well and I love that they have an app for me to see what's going on everyday, the place is clean and the caretakers work very hard
Read full reviewLisa K. · Family member
Feb 1, 2024
Verified- Caring.com4/5
Atria Tamalpais Creek seemed very nice. It's been around for a while and they did a nice remodel. I was quite impressed. It's an assisted living community, and it also has memory care. I like the location. I can't say that there was something I didn't like about it. The staff seemed fine. They did a good job and I felt very comfortable. If there was something else I wanted to know, I could've found out I'm sure. The rooms were fine. It depends on what size you want to get, a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom, and they were OK. The atmosphere was very much like where I live now, which is you can be by yourself in your apartment or you can join the community and go out into the public spaces. The public spaces were fine. If you were in good condition, you could walk to a small mall. There are restaurants nearby. It's a nice residential street to walk in. If you don't want to go to the main street and get somewhere, you can just walk in the neighborhood, and comfortably seems safe, and that's what I liked about it. It had much more flexibility. They had a couple of rooms where they had activities, but I didn't see anybody doing an activity while I happened to be there. They take people on excursions and things like that. I met about four different people, and they were very personable, very helpful, totally open to questions, and gave good answers to questions as well.
Read full reviewVisitor
Jan 1, 2024
I Appreciate the Support & Friendlines of the Staff
My loved one loves the food. The food is delicious. The grounds are very well kept and peaceful. We picked this community because of the affordability, location and the amount of services that they provided. I appreciated the friendliness of the staff and they made the transition with filling out paperwork smooth. It's a really nice place and I would recommend to others. And I have recommend to others.
Read full reviewFamily member
Sep 14, 2023
VerifiedExcellent Facility-Great Staff
Excellent facility, recommended it to a family member, unfortunately they do not have a nurse on staff so could not care for their mother, but they were all set to move in. Would highly recommend Atria to anyone.
Read full reviewFamily member
May 2, 2023
VerifiedWe have been really impressed by Atria. We have looked at multiple places in Marin County for my mom who we are relocating from Florida and from the moment we pulled into the parking lot my mom was enchanted by the beautifully landscaped gardens. Things only went up from there. We met with (name removed) who gave us our tour and we were struck by how friendly everyone was. (name removed) greeted everyone we passed by and knew everyone's name. We found exactly what we are looking for in advancing mom from an independent senior community to an assisted community in Atria and are looking forward to having her closer to her grandchildren in the new year.
Read full reviewVisitor
Dec 7, 2022
Amazing Place to Live
Amazing and wonderful place to live. Everyone is just so helpful. The word no doesn’t exist here. The staff is so friendly, they treat me like family. I have been a resident of Atria for just over 3 years and I couldn’t be happier to be here.
Read full reviewCassandra B.
Nov 21, 2022
Location
853 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947