Atria Tamalpais Creek

Overview of Atria Tamalpais Creek

Live comfortably and safely with Atria Tamalpais Creek located in Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With homey and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes and individual thermostat controls, the community ensures relaxation and security. Focusing on the seniors’ independence and individuality, Atria Tamalpais Creek ensures that they receive proper care and assistance that perfectly matches their needs and preferences.

Atria Tamalpais Creek is committed to giving its residents a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain active and connected. The community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are satisfied. With pet-friendly amenities including a courtyard, an outdoor dining space, grill, and fireplace, a library, a media room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a game room, computers, a resident garden, a peaceful patio, and serene walking paths, the community ensures the enjoyment and wellness of its residents.

Facility Direct Line (415) 892-0944

180-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

29 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

62%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

112 / 180

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 25, 1996

CountyMarin

Atria Tamalpais Creek is legally operated by Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh Lp and Atria Management Co Llc, and administered by Corrine Tanchoco.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 2 citations 21 total visits 3 complaint visits 5 official inspections 5 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

8 points above 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 2020 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection March 24, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	2	3	This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	0	4	This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	0.3	1.7	This facility has 82% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 82% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	21	16	This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 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.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	13	7	This facility has 86% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 86% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	5	10	This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

March 24, 2026 follow-up inspection cited a Type A deficiency for failing to provide a resident’s modified diet, causing immediate health and safety risk due to peanut allergy exposure.
January 6, 2026 complaint investigation found medication errors and tampering, including missed narcotic doses and substitution of Alprazolam, posing immediate health and safety risk; involved staff terminations.
May 15, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with complete records, proper medication storage, and effective emergency and infection control plans.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 348 - 404 / 651 / 768 / 693 - 1077 sq. ft.

Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed

348 - 849 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Atria Tamalpais Creek

0.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Novato's city center to Atria Tamalpais Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 16.64 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Atria Tamalpais Creek	AL IL MC RC	Novato	180 Facility 180 CA AVG 103 Rank #210 / 1657	Yes	47 Facility 47 CA AVG 57 Rank #1422 / 2092	89 Facility 89 CA AVG 81 Rank #461 / 1401	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3 Rank #600 / 1164	29 Facility 29 CA AVG 13 Rank #144 / 1487	62.2% Facility 62.2% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1064 / 1368	-	Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLC	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Novato	AL MC	Novato	118 Facility 118 CA AVG 103 Rank #601 / 1657	No	65 Facility 65 CA AVG 57 Rank #888 / 2092	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1401	4	24 Facility 24 CA AVG 13 Rank #1187 / 1397	15 Facility 15 CA AVG 3 Rank #1115 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1100 / 1487	72.0% Facility 72.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #798 / 1368	A+	Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Novato Opco LLC And Oakmont Et Al	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill	AL MC	Novato	95 Facility 95 CA AVG 103 Rank #813 / 1657	Yes	42 Facility 42 CA AVG 57 Rank #1527 / 2092	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1401	3	23 Facility 23 CA AVG 13 Rank #1177 / 1397	13 Facility 13 CA AVG 3 Rank #1096 / 1164	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1210 / 1487	83.2% Facility 83.2% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #524 / 1368	-	Hamilton Hill I, LLC: Msl Community Management LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Who is the owner of Atria Tamalpais Creek?

Atria Tamalpais Creek is legally operated by Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh Lp and Atria Management Co Llc, and administered by Corrine Tanchoco.

Is Atria Tamalpais Creek in a walkable area?

Atria Tamalpais Creek has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Atria Tamalpais Creek?

Atria Tamalpais Creek's occupancy is 62%.

Who is the administrator of Atria Tamalpais Creek?

Corrine Tanchoco is the administrator of Atria Tamalpais Creek.

How many beds does Atria Tamalpais Creek have?

Atria Tamalpais Creek has 180 beds.

Has Atria Tamalpais Creek had any recent citations?

Atria Tamalpais Creek has had 3 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Atria Tamalpais Creek?

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Overview of Atria Tamalpais Creek

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Inspection History

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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