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Photo of Atria Tamalpais Creek
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I love the staff and their attentiveness and care for my mom. I also appreciate feeling like I'm part of the community when I come to visit. I also found that they were the most affordable of the handful of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Tamalpais Creek is an enriching senior living community in Novato that promotes independence and active lifestyles. With an event-filled social calendar and amenities like a fitness center, outdoor garden and salon and spa, our residents enjoy an environment that encourages them to remain...
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Thought the tours and general interaction with the staff was professional yet personable. The room sizes are very nice there. My loved ones opted for a 2 bedroom apartment and it is perfect for their needs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
From the moment you arrive at Oakmont of Novato you step into luxury and elegance. You will realize that this way of life exceeds all your expectations. At Oakmont of Novato, you are living in a beautiful community, in an exquisite area blessed with beautiful blue skies and rolling hills with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lucas Valley Lodge is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, located in San Rafael's exquisite upper Lucas Valley, surrounded by magnificent mountain views, convenient to hospitals, churches, shopping centers, parks and easily accessible to community services and libraries. Our mission is...
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I feel very happy that I had her there. They excellent cared of her in every way. She was always clean, neat, comfortable, and well cared for. The staff was kind. and I visited her regularly, so she received...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The experience was positive. We have nothing to complain about. Things were pretty smooth. Unfortunately our time there was pretty short, but we never worried about the cleanliness of the place or anything...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sundance Villa is a residential care home located in Novato, CA Northern Marine County. Novato City is popular for its stable and great California weather and plenty of tourist attractions. It goes without mentioning that the best thing about Novato has to be the quite affordable yet top-notch...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sleepy Hollow Villa is a brand-new facility tucked away in a quiet suburban sought after paradise in "Sleepy Hollow" in the town of San Anselmo. This multi-million-dollar home was specifically converted into a residential care home down to the smallest detail. Sleepy Hollow Villa is a full...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Marin County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Marin County is $4,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonoma, CA with an average of $4,310 per month.

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Marin County, CA
$4,918/mo

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Marin County, CA
$4,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,918/mo
$5,796/mo

Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,795/mo
Studio
$7,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,862/mo

Senior living costs in Marin County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Marin County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarin County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,796/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,243/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Marin County, CA:$4,918/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Marin County, CA:$5,796/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Marin County, CA:$5,243/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Marin County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Marin County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Marin County, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Marin County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marin County, CA$7,316/mo$6,809/mo+7.4%
California$5,432/mo$5,202/mo+4.4%
National$5,202/mo$4,915/mo+5.8%
Marin County, CA
2024 average cost:$7,316/mo
2023 average cost:$6,809/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,432/mo
2023 average cost:$5,202/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,915/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marin County, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Marin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marin County

AlmaVia of San Rafael

4.5
I chose this community because it was recommended that my mother needed memory care. The care was very giving, but we were asked to hire overnight caregivers because she would get up night,which was an additional cost for us. The people were great, the care was great, and it was a very small ...
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Sundance Villa in Novato, CA

5.0
Very caring. Has been wonderful for my mom with Alzheimer's. Much better than a larger, better known and much more expensive facility.

Rowena's Home Care in Richmond, CA

5.0
This is really a great community and we are very pleased with everything they have done for my uncle. My uncle seems to have adjusted well to the community and he likes it so far. It looks great and clean, I haven't had any problems in that area. The staff is very friendly and helpful to him. ...
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Marin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Marin County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Marin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marin County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Marin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marin County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Marin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Marin County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Marin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marin County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marin County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Marin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marin County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Marin County protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Tamalpais Creek, Oakmont of Novato and Lucas Valley Lodge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marin County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Marin County, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Marin County, California are Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living and Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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