Atria Tamalpais Creek
State licensed853 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947
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Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Creekwood
Novato, CaliforniaState inspected Dec 9, 2025, 3 citations since 2021
About Creekwood
Creekwood provides compassionate assisted living for older adults in Novato, California who want support with daily activities while maintaining independence. Our caring staff understands that this transition matters deeply to families, and we're committed to creating a home where residents thrive.
Community at a glance
Capacity
62 residents
State license
#216801691, Licensed
Location
Novato, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
830 TAMALPAIS AVE, Novato, California 94947
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Creekwood. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Creekwood on December 9, 2025.
Since December 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Dec 9, 2025
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
2
Type B citations
1
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Dec 9, 2025, Jan 14, 2025, Jan 26, 2024, Dec 22, 2022, Feb 4, 2022.
Complaints
- December 14, 20211 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 216801691
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 62 residents
- Licensed since
- February 2, 2005
- Licensee
- Sauve Partners, Inc
- Administrator
- Hylton, Rachel
Location
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830 TAMALPAIS AVENovato, CA 94947
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1905 NOVATO BLVD, Novato, CA 94947
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Prices not published
Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Creekwood had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Creekwood 2 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation since December 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Creekwood last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on December 9, 2025. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Creekwood?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since December 2021. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.