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Atria Tamalpais Creek

853 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947

About Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpais Creek is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Novato, Marin County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 180 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.

Assisted livingDementia care (state-licensed)

Last state inspection visit: October 22, 2026 · 4 citations in about five years

Published pricing

Starting atStarting monthly rate (assisted/independent living)
$5,045/mo

Published by Atria Senior Living on atriaseniorliving.com, checked October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top, so ask for a quote based on the apartment and care you need.

Transparent monthly cost

Base rent
$6,000
Care add-onAssisted living, average acuity
$1,200
All-in / month
$7,200
One-time community fee
$3,000
Estimated for this area & care level — not yet verified by the community. Are you this provider? Claim & set your real price.

Medi-Cal & Medicare

The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Marin County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living.

How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living

State inspection record

Last state visit
October 22, 2026
State visits on record5 routine inspections · 3 complaints investigated
23
Complaint allegations3 not proven · 1 unfounded
4
Type A citationsMost serious: immediate risk to residents
4
Type B citationsLess serious: could become a risk if not fixed
0

For comparison, 28% of larger communities (7+ beds) in California have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 3 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.

Licensed to care for residents with dementiaHospice waiver
What these terms mean
  • Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
  • Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
  • Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
  • Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
  • Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.

Read Atria Tamalpais Creek's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record

From California Community Care Licensing (license #216800331), covering about the last five years, as of October 27, 2026.

The facts

Provider typeAssisted living
State license216800331
Ownership—
Licensed capacity180 residents
Licensed since1996
Phone(415) 892-0944
Regulatory details sourced from state licensing.

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Atria Tamalpais Creek cost & FAQ

How much does Atria Tamalpais Creek cost?

Atria Senior Living publishes a starting price of $5,045 per month for Atria Tamalpais Creek (starting monthly rate (assisted/independent living)), as of October 27, 2026. Starting prices usually cover the smallest apartment; personal care is often billed on top. Atria Tamalpais Creek's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,200: base rent of about $6,000 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Novato-area prices for this care level; Atria Tamalpais Creek hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.

What does the monthly price at Atria Tamalpais Creek include?

The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Atria Tamalpais Creek for an assessment-based quote.

What type of care does Atria Tamalpais Creek provide?

Atria Tamalpais Creek is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #216800331 and is licensed for up to 180 residents.

Does Atria Tamalpais Creek accept Medi-Cal?

The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't available in Marin County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living, so most residents here pay privately, sometimes with long-term care insurance or VA benefits.

Has Atria Tamalpais Creek had any state citations or complaints?

In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Atria Tamalpais Creek 23 times, most recently on October 22, 2026. It received 4 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 0 Type B citations. The state investigated 3 complaints: 0 allegations were substantiated, 3 not proven and 1 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.

How do I tour Atria Tamalpais Creek?

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