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The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Novato, CA
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The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Novato, CA
1 Hamilton Hill Dr, Novato, CA 94949 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

Discover the attentive care and warmth of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill, situated in Novato, CA, where supportive services and a vibrant and compassionate environment come together for a truly enriching lifestyle. This community offers a wide range of services, including assisted living and memory care, with personalized support tailored to each resident’s unique needs. The devoted team is passionate about delivering quality care and fostering a joyful and uplifting atmosphere. Residents can also select from comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments thoughtfully designed to suit individual tastes.

Offering top-tier amenities like a spacious courtyard and creative art classes, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill promotes social connections and nurtures residents’ emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Each day is carefully planned to bring joy and purpose, making this a wonderful place to call home.

Facility Direct Line (628) 259-6874
Facility Direct Line (628) 259-6874

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
79
Bed community size
95-bed community Rank #808 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 808th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #1237 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1237th out of 1,507 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
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #1526 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1526th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #605 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 605th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
79 / 95
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceSeptember 15, 2022
CountyMarin

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is legally operated by Hamilton Hill I, LLC: Msl Community Management LLC, and administered by Melon Rivera.

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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 Scorecard Info 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 (117% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (333% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (225% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2612 This facility has 117% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 117% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 133 This facility has 333% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 333% worse Rank #1340 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1340th 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 134 This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 225% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.64 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 85% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info 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. 4716 This facility has had 194% more total inspections than the California average (47 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 194% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2313 This facility has had 77% more complaint visits than the California average (23 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 77% more Rank #1172 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1172nd 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 217 This facility has had 200% more other visits than the California average (21 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1710 This facility has had 70% more complaint investigations than the California average (17 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 70% more
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 283 / 429 / 473 / 474 / 563 / 581 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Novato's city center to The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Atria Tamalpais Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Novato
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,645
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,422 / 2,057
21
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #128 / 1,507
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,153 / 1,452
-Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Novato
AL
MC
Novato
118
Facility 118
CA AVG 103
Rank #599 / 1,645
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 58
Rank #887 / 2,057
57
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #880 / 1,452
A+Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Novato Opco LLC And Oakmont Et AlStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill
AL
MC
Novato
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #808 / 1,645
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
47
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #605 / 1,452
-Hamilton Hill I, LLC: Msl Community Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is located in Novato, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

Who is the owner of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill?

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is legally operated by Hamilton Hill I, LLC: Msl Community Management LLC, and administered by Melon Rivera.

Is The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill in a walkable area?

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill?

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill's occupancy is 83%.

How long has The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill been in business?

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill?

Yes, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill?

Melon Rivera is the administrator of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill.

How many beds does The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill have?

The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill has 95 beds.

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