Atria Tamalpais Creek
Atria Tamalpais Creek is an Assisted Living Home in California
Atria Tamalpais Creek is an Assisted Living Home in California
Atria Tamalpais Creek
Atria Tamalpais Creek is an Assisted Living Home in California
Atria Tamalpais Creek is an Assisted Living Home in California
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
About this community
California average: 72%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
Atria Tamalpais Creek is legally operated by WG TAMALPAIS CREEK SH LP; ATRIA MANAGEMENT CO LLC.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, 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
Types of Care at Atria Tamalpais Creek
Type of Rooms Available
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.
19 visits
California average: 14 visits
Breakdown by visit type
6 total complaint visits
13 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
12 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Show Inspection Reports
5 complaint investigations
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
5 official inspections
California average: 4 official inspections
2 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
2 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
0 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Inspection Report Summary for Atria Tamalpais Creek
Atrium Tamalpais Creek has maintained a strong record of compliance with California’s Community Care Licensing regulations throughout the past three years. In the 2021 and 2022 annual infection‑control inspections, the facility demonstrated full adherence to temperature‑logging protocols, mask use, and PPE storage requirements. Fire safety equipment was inspected and found to be up‑to‑date, and food storage and hygiene supplies met Title 22 standards. No deficiencies were cited, and the agency accepted the submitted mitigation program plan. The agency’s request for updated liability insurance and other documentation in 2022 was noted, and the facility complied by the deadline.
During the 2023 case‑management visits, the agency followed up on two resident incidents. An elopement on April 4 prompted the activation of the facility’s elopement protocol; the resident was located, the incident documented, and a reassessment led to the assignment of a private one‑on‑one companion and a revised care plan. A separate incident involving a fractured vertebra on April 6 was reviewed, and the facility clarified that the injury predated residency, updated medication protocols, and instituted two‑hour status checks. In both cases, the facility engaged with residents’ responsible parties, documented all notifications, and the agency cited no deficiencies. The visits also highlighted ongoing use of virtual communication tools and visitor protocols that comply with public health guidance.
Overall, Atrium Tamalpais Creek shows consistent compliance in infection control, emergency preparedness, and resident safety. The facility routinely updates its licensing documentation and responds promptly to agency requests. While the 2022 SOC 341 investigation involving a staff suspension was resolved with no prior history of abuse, the agency’s continued monitoring and the lack of subsequent citations underscore the facility’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment for its residents.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
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0.8 miles from city center
853 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- 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 Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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