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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is legally operated by Hamilton Hill I, Llc: Msl Community Management Llc, and administrated by Melon Rivera.
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.
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.
22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 10 | This facility has 160% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 160% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 13 | 3 | This facility has 333% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 333% worse Rank #1096 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1096th 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 13 | 4 | This facility has 225% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 225% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 6.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 160% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 160% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% 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.
| 47 | 16 | This facility has 194% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (47 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 194% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 77% worse Rank #1177 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1177th 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. |
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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.
| 21 | 7 | This facility has 200% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 200% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 17 | 10 | This facility has 70% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 70% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 283 / 429 / 473 / 474 / 563 / 581 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Movie Theater
Parking Available
5.4 mile from city center
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The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is located in Novato, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Atria Tamalpais Creek |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Novato | 180
Facility
180
CA AVG
103
Rank
#211 / 1658 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1423 / 2093 | 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
#143 / 1487 |
62.2%
Facility
62.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1064 / 1368 | Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Novato | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#811 / 1658 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1528 / 2093 | 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
#1208 / 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 |
The legal owner and operator of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill is Hamilton Hill I, Llc: Msl Community Management Llc.
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.
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill's occupancy is 83%.
Melon Rivera is the administrator of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill.
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill has 95 beds.
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill has had 27 recently reported deficiencies.
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