Marin Terrace
Marin Terrace
Overview of Marin Terrace
Marin Terrace is a 49-bed boutique assisted living and memory care community in Mill Valley, California, one of the Bay Area’s most walkable neighborhoods. With a Walk Score of 87, most errands can be done on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk, making it convenient for residents and visiting families. Licensed as a Residential Care Elderly (RCFE) facility and operating for six years, the home is administered by Kathleen Devera and operated by Marin Terrace LLC. It offers personalized care in a family-style environment, focusing on comfort and dignity. The community caters to residents with a range of care needs, including those seeking assisted living, memory care, hospice support, and respite care options.
The property provides short-term and longer-term services tailored to individual circumstances. Its mix of care types, particularly memory care specialization, positions it to serve families managing early-stage cognitive decline or more advanced dementia, alongside those needing general assisted living support. For families navigating changing care needs or managing transitions, the inclusion of hospice and respite care services adds flexibility.
As a licensed RCFE facility in California, Marin Terrace is subject to the California Department of Social Services’ regular oversight and inspection. This ensures resident safety and regulatory compliance.
49-bed community Rank #1138 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1138th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation Rank #886 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 886th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 87 / 100 Rank #249 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 9, 2020
CountyMarin
RCFE Number216803891
Marin Terrace is legally operated by Marin Terrace LLC, and administered by Kathleen Devera.
Respite Care
Respite & Hospice Care
Specific ProgramsAmenities & Rates
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
38 citations
26 total visits
16 complaint visits
4 official inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
11 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1098 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1098th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (280% above)
• Citations per year (280% above)
• Total visits (63% above)
• Complaint visits (23% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (55% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Total citations (280% above)
• Citations per year (280% above)
• Total visits (63% above)
• Complaint visits (23% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (55% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
Latest Inspection
March 10, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 38 | 10 | This facility has 280% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (38 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 280% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 9.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 280% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (9.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 280% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 55% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 55% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 16 | 13 | This facility has 23% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 23% worse Rank #1044 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1044th out of 1388 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
Compare Assisted Living around the area
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876 | No | - | 80 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412 | No | - | 24 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220 | No | - | 69 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190 | No | A+ | 81 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Marin Terrace | AL HOS MC RC | - | 49 | No | - | 87 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Marin Terrace
Is Marin Terrace in a walkable area?
Marin Terrace has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Who is the administrator of Marin Terrace?
Kathleen Devera is the administrator of Marin Terrace.
How many beds does Marin Terrace have?
Marin Terrace has 49 beds.
Has Marin Terrace had any recent citations?
Marin Terrace has had 38 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Marin Terrace?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Marin Terrace in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Marin Terrace?
Marin Terrace is located at CA.
What is the phone number of Marin Terrace?
(415) 388-9526 will put you in contact with the team at Marin Terrace.
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