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Key information
The Tamalpais is a 26-bed nursing home in Greenbrae. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care.
It is certified by Medicare, and has been since 1969. The nearest hospital, Marinhealth Medical Center, which has an emergency room, is 0.3 miles away.
Inspectors have visited 18 times since November 2023, most recently on March 4, 2026. Federal inspectors cited 22 deficiencies in that time, none rated as having harmed a resident (22 potential for harm). Regulators looked into 9 complaints in that time (1 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated and 7 without a recorded outcome).
From April to June 2026, each resident received 4.27 hours of nursing care a day on average, 1.32 of them from registered nurses.
Rating and inspection report
Official rating
- Medicare health inspections4/5 · Above average
- Medicare quality measures (long stay)3/5 · Average
- Medicare quality measures3/5 · Average
- Medicare quality measures (short stay)2/5 · Below average
- Medicare staffing1/5 · Much below average
- State inspectionsNo serious citations in 3 years
Care & pricing
Care available
- Licensed capacity
- 26 beds
- State license
- CA 010000376 · Active
Pricing
- Base rate, Studio: $4,690 per monthContinuing care retirement community
- Base rate, One bedroom: $5,531 per monthContinuing care retirement community
- Average daily charge (Medicare cost report): $264 per dayNursing home
- Base rate: $150,000–$378,000Nursing home
- Care level: $4,690–$150,000Nursing home
- Daily rate: $100–$300 per dayNursing home
Other fees
- Entrance fee, Entrance fee, Studio: $150,000 one-time
- Entrance fee, Entrance fee, One bedroom: $378,000 one-time
- Other fee, Studio: $150,000
Payment types accepted
Room type
- Studio415–515 sq ft · 1 bathroom, 1 balcony
- One bedroom645–930 sq ft · 1–2 balconies
- Two bedroom1115–1135 sq ft · 2 balconies; utilities are included in the monthly fee
- StudioSpacious studio apartments with the amenities and services of a life plan retirement community
Daily life
Details
Facilities
- Non-profit ownership
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- State-licensed skilled nursing facility (California CDPH)
Services
- Bathing assistance
- Dementia /
memory care - Dressing assistance
- Licensed nurse on site 24/
7 - Medication administration by staff
- Medication management and reminders
- Physical, occupational or speech therapy
- Resident council
- Secured (locked) unit
- Transport to medical appointments
Safety and security
- Automatic sprinklers throughout the building
Policies
- Accepts Medicare
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Reviews and listings
What families and listing sites say.
Ratings on other sites
- 4.3/5
Reviews
- Google5/5
My parents have lived at The Tam for three years and it has been terrific for them. The staff are kind and caring, other residents are friendly, there are tons of activities, and meals are healthy and varied and often delicious. Highly recommend!
Read full reviewFeb 25, 2026
- Google1/5
Independent Living Programs mostly satisfactory. Memor;y Floor programs very poor due to a lack of trained staff. As a result, residents or their family "hire" outside" aides to care for memory care residents in their own Independent living apartment at a significance expense.. I real failure at the CEO of the Tam.
Read full reviewJan 16, 2026
- Google4/5
This is a great senior center housing community. I’m a local real estate agent and took one of my clients to tour a few of the properties there he really like the area specially this building if you are looking for a nice peaceful apartment with amazing views of Marin, this might be a great building for you.
Read full reviewOct 13, 2022
- Google5/5
My uncle has lived here for almost a year and has many activities to choose from including formal or informal dinning rooms. We stayed overnight in one of the rental rooms for out of town guests and loved it.
Read full reviewAug 26, 2019
- Google5/5
The staff seem to truly care. This is like a village unto itself. It has 11 stories, medical care, meals, gym, entertainment, gardens. The residents can chose to make a massive amount of friends or be meditatively solo and productive in a quiet lifestyle on their own. Those whom I spoke with were highly intelligent, environmentally and politically conscious, and fascinating individuals to get to know. Those residents who are being compromised by health or memory issues can provide adjunct care in their own apartment. Since residents own their own apartment, there is a strong sense of community, of ownership, and it truly is a village. The building is 50 years old and has needed many repairs. So there have been frustrations, which are gradually moving in the right direction. But all in all, particularly with the views of the mountains and the San Francisco Bay, this is as high end a living situation as anyone can find on our planet earth.
Read full reviewJun 12, 2019
- Google2/5
The club is getting better slowly. Replacing and updating has made a huge difference. The fees are a high but they offer lots of services so it is ok. But they have become so tight with the $ no guest passes even for long term family members. My Daughters College teammate visiting 5 days and they want another $40 on top of $230 each month for our family membership so her friend can work out 3 times while she is here. Treat members like this and rates will really go up as people leave
Read full reviewMay 7, 2019
- Google5/5
I'm impressed. As a private carer in the clinic, I follow my client through his days for safety. And safe it is. I have been to my client's apartment, and it's small but nice with amazing views and Very clean and attractive. I've even sampled the food, which was good. If my mom lived in CA, I'd have her check out the Tamalpias.
Read full reviewJul 26, 2017
- Google5/5
Adult retirement community with many activities, great facilities (library, indoor pool, exercise room, auditorium, art room, etc.). Selection of room sizes. Continuing care plan ensures whole life care. Shuttle to the shops. Health services and care available on site. Friendly staff and residents. Three meals per day, plus cafe. Expensive, but upscale facility is an attractive option for older adults, especially if still active and interested in socializing with other people.
Read full reviewJul 5, 2017
Location
501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904