853 Tamalpais Ave
Novato, CA 94947
180 beds • Est. 1996 (29 years) • Get directions
Atria Tamalpais Creek recorded 3 serious state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 22 inspections. All 4 complaints filed during that period were investigated and found unsubstantiated, including a 2023 allegation of neglect following a resident fall with injuries and a 2025 allegation involving a resident's hip dislocations, which a state clinical consultant determined were non-trauma related and not attributable to staff. State inspectors conducted follow-up case management visits after several self-reported incidents, including a stage 2 pressure sore discovered in October 2025 and 2 falls in July 2025, 1 of which resulted in a subdural hematoma after a resident fell while visiting home outside the community with a friend. Annual inspections across 2021 through 2025 have consistently found no deficiencies, with staff files, resident records, medication storage, and facility conditions documented as meeting regulatory requirements at each visit.
Atria Tamalpais Creek is a 180-bed assisted living community in Novato, in northern Marin County. One of the largest Atria communities in California, it offers extensive programming and care resources in a quieter, more spacious setting than the pricier towns of southern Marin.
Strong safety record
FYI Safety Score 9.3 out of 10, one of the stronger inspection records among Marin County facilities.
Three care levels, one address
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care (Life Guidance) all on the same campus. No forced relocation if care needs change over time.
Day spa on site
On-site day spa offering massage therapy, plus a fitness center staffed by instructors — specific amenities not standard at most assisted living communities.
Outdoor gathering spaces
Courtyards, an outdoor grilling area, and a front deck with a fireplace are called out specifically as gathering spots.
Base rent excludes care costs
The starting monthly rate does not include care services or medication management. Ask for a full cost estimate with your specific care level factored in.
180-bed scale
At 180 beds, this is a large community. Tour in person to judge whether the scale and pace of daily life fit what you are looking for.
Memory care is a secured wing
Life Guidance memory care operates in a separate, secured neighborhood. If memory care is a future possibility, ask about the transition process and the cost difference.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
853 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947
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