5555 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
150 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years) • Get directions
Aegis Living Corte Madera has accumulated 26 state citations (19 serious, 7 minor) and 5 verified complaints since 2022 across 43 inspections. A recurring pattern involves staff response to resident call buttons: inspectors found in April 2023 that pendant response times regularly exceeded 10 minutes, with facility records showing over 300 documented delays between 10 and 30 minutes and at least 37 between 30 and 60 minutes against a stated 10-minute response standard, resulting in a serious citation; a separate serious citation for the same staffing issue was issued in July 2023. A verified complaint in June 2022 found that a resident requiring a breathing treatment called 911 after staff left the room to locate equipment without informing the resident; the facility subsequently added backup equipment to the medication cart and conducted mandatory training. A November 2023 complaint investigation produced a serious citation for a repeat violation after a prescribed medication was not administered to a resident with dementia, resulting in a $250 civil penalty. A 2022 minor citation found resident call devices were not being maintained in proper working order.
Aegis Living Corte Madera is a 150-bed assisted living community in Corte Madera, a small Marin County town just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is the largest Aegis location in this part of California.
While the setting in one of the Bay Area's most desirable counties is appealing, families should be aware that this community's safety record raises serious concerns that warrant careful due diligence.
U.S. News Best Assisted Living — High Performing nationally
Rated High Performing nationwide by U.S. News based on 164 resident and family surveys, with top marks for Activities & Enrichment, Care Services, and Staff & Management.
20+ years operating in Corte Madera
Aegis Living has operated at this location for over two decades, with multiple reviews specifically citing long-tenured staff as a defining characteristic.
Named memory care program with couples option
Life's Neighborhood is a purpose-designed memory care unit with secured layout and Wander Guard monitoring. Couples with differing care needs can be accommodated on the same campus.
On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on-site, along with a visiting physician — without requiring off-campus transport.
FYI Safety Score 2.5/10
Among the lower inspection records in the region. Ask to see the CCLD citation history and how the facility has responded to past findings before committing.
Pricing runs well above Marin County averages
Studios start at $6,150/mo — $1,286 above the Marin County average of $4,864. One-bedrooms at $8,550 exceed the county average by $2,232.
Staffing gaps flagged in reviews
Reviewers specifically reported caregiver response times of 20–30 minutes and no nurse on-site on weekends or overnight. Ask about staffing ratios and overnight coverage on the tour.
Entry fees reported as high
Reviewers cited move-in costs as high as $40,000. Confirm all one-time entry fees in writing before signing.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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