How safe is Tamalpais?

Tamalpais has a FYI Safety Score of 8.0 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 9 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 26 inspections.

Does Tamalpais accept Medi-Cal?

Tamalpais is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was Tamalpais last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to Tamalpais was on 2025-06-12. The facility has received 26 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does Tamalpais have?

Tamalpais has 9 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 26 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.0 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has Tamalpais been in operation?

Tamalpais has been licensed for 37 years in Greenbrae, California, with a licensed capacity of 341 beds.

Tamalpais

501 Via Casitas

Greenbrae, CA 94904

341 beds • Est. 1988 (37 years) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

8.0 Good

Tamalpais recorded 9 state citations (6 serious, 3 minor) and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 26 inspections. The most significant pattern involves medication administration errors: inspectors cited the facility twice under the same regulation, with the second error in August 2024 resulting in a $250 civil penalty for a repeat violation within 12 months. The first error in November 2023 involved a med tech administering another resident's medications; the second involved a transcription error that doubled a hospice resident's hydromorphone dose, with no adverse reactions reported in either case. A 2023 inspection also cited water temperatures in newly renovated rooms as outside regulatory range. The 1 verified complaint related to the facility's conversion of its skilled nursing unit to assisted living and memory care in 2023, specifically involving required resident notification timelines. The facility has been undergoing an extended renovation and conversion that reduced total residents from 328 to approximately 230. The most recent annual inspection in June 2025 found the facility clean and in compliance, with current fire safety records, updated care plans, and staff background checks in order.

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Why we like it

Tamalpais is a 341-bed large senior living community in Greenbrae. Over 26 state inspections, the facility has received 6 Type A citations (serious) and 3 Type B citations (minor).

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Large community with more resources
With 341 beds, this is a larger community that typically offers a wider range of activities, amenities, and on-site services.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 6 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Limited information available
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501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Tamalpais?: Tamalpais has a FYI Safety Score of 8.0 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 9 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 26 inspections.
Does Tamalpais accept Medi-Cal?: Tamalpais is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Tamalpais last inspected?: The most recent state inspection visit to Tamalpais was on 2025-06-12. The facility has received 26 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Tamalpais have?: Tamalpais has 9 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 26 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.0 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Tamalpais been in operation?: Tamalpais has been licensed for 37 years in Greenbrae, California, with a licensed capacity of 341 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number: 210102761
Size: 341 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since: June 1, 1988 (37 years)
Licensee: Sequoia Living, Inc.
Administrator: Tumbale, Terence
Phone: (415) 461-2300
Address: 501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904

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