Marin Terrace
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mill Valley, CA
Marin Terrace
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Mill Valley, CA
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 #1130 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1130th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #927 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 249th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Pets not allowed
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.
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.
19 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1296 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1296th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 62 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 19 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.
Overall vs. CA average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (258% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (500% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (525% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (58% below)
• Total citations (258% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (500% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (525% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (58% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 43 | 12 | This facility has 258% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 258% worse |
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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.
| 18 | 3 | This facility has 500% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 500% worse Rank #1391 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1391st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 25 | 4 | This facility has 525% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 525% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.7 | 4 | This facility has 58% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (1.7 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 58% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has had 63% more total inspections than the California average (26 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 16 | 13 | This facility has had 23% more complaint visits than the California average (16 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more Rank #1044 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1044th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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 had 14% fewer other visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer |
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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 |
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0.6 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
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876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1,645 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
59
Rank
#416 / 2,057 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#462 / 1,474 | 24 | 10
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10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1,387 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 21
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21
CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Paradise Valley Estates | AL MC NH SNF | Fairfield | 743
Facility
743
CA AVG
103
Rank
#6 / 1,645 | Yes | - | 86
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86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#649 / 1,474 | 17 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1,387 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#724 / 1,433 | 28
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28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#156 / 1,505 | - | - | Northern California Retired Officers Community | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
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412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1,645 | Yes |
24
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24
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,796 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 18 | 8
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8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1,387 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1,433 | 41
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41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#36 / 1,505 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
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190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1,645 | Yes |
81
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81
CA AVG
59
Rank
#383 / 2,057 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#409 / 1,474 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1,387 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#478 / 1,433 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#33 / 1,505 | 72.6% | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Marin Terrace | AL HOS MC RC | Mill Valley | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1,130 / 1,645 | No |
87
Facility
87
CA AVG
59
Rank
#249 / 2,057 | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1,296 / 1,474 | 26 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,044 / 1,387 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,391 / 1,433 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#927 / 1,505 | - | - | Marin Terrace LLC | - |
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.
How long has Marin Terrace been in business?
Marin Terrace has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Marin Terrace?
No, Marin Terrace has a no-pet policy.
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 citations?
Marin Terrace has had 43 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Marin Terrace?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Marin Terrace in the photo gallery on this page.
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