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Atria Tamalpais Creek

853 Tamalpais Ave

4.6(50 ratings)

Part of Atria Senior Living · 37 communities · 4.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
180
Licensed capacity
180 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh LP
Care levels offered
Also provides independent living and memory care
Memory care setting
Dedicated memory care neighborhood for dementia residents
Outdoor safety feature
Fenced yard for memory care residents' outdoor time

What Families Think

Families describe Atria Tamalpais Creek as a warm, welcoming community with attentive staff and an active, well-run activities program, particularly praising the memory care team for helping residents with dementia thrive. Reviewers consistently mention specific staff members by name, from caregivers to the maintenance director, as going above and beyond for residents.

The Good

  • Staff praised by name for compassionate care
  • Strong, engaging activities program noted by many reviewers
  • Memory care residents reported gaining energy and making friends
  • Maintenance director praised for responsiveness and care
  • Families and even pets can visit regularly
  • Fenced yard used for outdoor gatherings

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpais Creek is an independent and assisted senior living community with memory care located in Novato, California, situated on the northwest coast of San Rafael Bay in one of America's most livable cities. The community features a rustic, Western residential setting.

The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals made from fresh, seasonal ingredients served in the dining room, with the flexibility to dine on-site or at nearby local restaurants. Daily activities are facilitated through Atria's Engage Life events program, which offers opportunities to learn, socialize, stay fit, and pursue new goals across six comprehensive dimensions of engagement tailored to residents' interests.

Amenities include courtyards, outdoor grilling spaces, and a front deck with fireplace for gathering. A day spa offers massage therapy and salon services. Residents can participate in morning walks, yoga classes, and social events including the monthly Social Series with themed celebrations and local outings to nearby golf clubs and restaurants.

The community's location provides access to local dining options including El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill, Rustic Bakery, and Finnegan's Marin Restaurant & Bar, as well as nearby recreational activities such as golf at StoneTree Golf Club or McInnis Park Golf Center. Religious and spiritual options are available through nearby Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church and Pinole United Methodist Church.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

4.6overall · 50 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (50)

Gina Neri

Apr 2026

via Google

Our 99 year old mom moved into Life Guidance at Atria Tamalpais Creek in November 2025. She has dementia where it was getting harder to care for her at home. She now has a cozy bedroom, 3 full meals a day, and has made friends with residents and staff. She has more energy, strength and vitality now than she's had in years!! We will be celebrating her 100th birthday in August in the lovely, shady fenced in yard. The majority of our family live near by and she gets many visits. Even our dogs can visit! Tamalpais Creek is a beautiful, comfortable and welcoming place. It's a vibe. My sister and I felt it the first time we visited and so did our mom. Marufa Tanzin, Life guidance director and many of the staff-- Alvin, Sandra, Roselle, Maria, Aner, Josef, Linda, Joy, there are more-- who care for her and the other residents with compassionate care. A shoutout to Helen Bond, Engage Life Director, for coordinating fun and energizing events and parties for all the residents. We are so grateful to you all for taking care of our mom!

Gina Neri

Apr 2026

via Google

We moved our 99 year old mom into Life Guidance at Atria Tamalpais creek assisted in November 2025. She has met so many people in the last 6 months, makes new friends with and gets 3 meals a day. The staff is alway

Vicki Harms

Apr 2026

via Google

I am not a resident of Atria Tamalpais Creek but rather an entertainer in a ukelele group that plays there once a month. Helen Bond, the activity director, has such energetic and fun loving energy and always tries to engage the residents in dancing and singing with us. We love entertaining there because the residents always seem to take part in the music, both singing and moving. I’m sure when the time comes I would be happy to be a resident of Atria. It’s such a lovely place and Helen does a great job as activity director,

Kathy Allin

Apr 2026

via Google

I am not a stranger to Assisted Living Facilities; almost all of my career/volunteer paths have provided the opportunity to walk halls, visit rooms and talk with residents and team members. Atria Tamalpais Creek is a gem. What might one notice? The smiles. Each team member at Atria offers a sincere smile, which acts as the doorway to positive experiences at events, dining, professional encounters or just a passing of two people in the hallway. This is the key to the feeling of inclusion felt by the residents. My experiences at Atria Tamalpais Creek have mostly involved the activities orchestrated by Helen Bond. She creates thoughtful opportunities for residents to engage with both each other and with the community. Opportunity is the right word. We can all relate to days when we are low on energy, and prefer to turn inwards. Helen offers residents the encouragement to connect and put forth the energy. The results are stellar, as participants appear to truly find the joy in creating, learning, listening to music and watching others do so. All are included. This is a hallmark - it’s easy to offer a schedule of events (or simply set up a room, get a bus). Helen’s dedication to coaching team members in ways to encourage resident engagement is the key. All are respected. The variety of activities is significant, allowing different energy levels for residents, including moments of reflection (days past and current moments). Helen is an open-minded listener and responder. It’s no wonder that the staff and residents of Atria Tamalpais smile.

Nicole Humber

Sep 2025

via Google

I want to give a big shoutout to Cory Mundy, the Maintenance Director at Atria Tamalpais Creek. Cory is one of those rare individuals who genuinely cares about the well-being of the residents and the community as a whole. His dedication shows in everything he does — from quickly addressing maintenance issues to making sure the environment stays safe, functional, and comfortable for everyone. He’s not just responsive and dependable — he brings a level of professionalism and compassion that makes a real difference. It’s clear that Cory is always thinking about what’s best for residents, families, staff, and the Atria community as a whole. He goes above and beyond every day, and it does not go unnoticed. If you’re considering Atria Tamalpais Creek for a loved one, know that the community is in great hands with leaders like Cory on the team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Atria Tamalpais Creek offer?

Atria Tamalpais Creek offers Assisted Living.

Where is Atria Tamalpais Creek located?

Atria Tamalpais Creek is located at 853 Tamalpais Ave in Novato, California.

What do families say about Atria Tamalpais Creek?

Families describe Atria Tamalpais Creek as a warm, welcoming community with attentive staff and an active, well-run activities program, particularly praising the memory care team for helping residents with dementia thrive. Reviewers consistently mention specific staff members by name, from caregivers to the maintenance director, as going above and beyond for residents.

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