853 Tamalpais Ave
Novato, CA 94947
180 beds • Est. 1996 (29 years) • Get directions
3 serious and 0 minor state citations across 22 state inspections, with no substantiated complaints. Last inspected in May 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
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.
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.
Average safety record
3 serious and 0 minor citations across 22 state inspections. Ask what's changed and how past issues were corrected when you visit.
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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