Pricing ranges from
    $7,500 – 9,000/month

    Creekwood Care Facility

    830 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate owner inclusive assisted living

    I placed my mother here and have been very pleased - the owner-owned, lovingly managed facility offers excellent, higher-level assisted living with med-techs on staff, hospice coordination, and a true one-price, all-inclusive model with no hidden fees. Rooms are large and very private with private bathrooms; the home is clean, comfortable, and full of warm, kind staff who give lots of love, attention, healthy meals, and on-site activities. It felt peaceful and well cared-for throughout our stay.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.67·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Owner-owned and lovingly managed
    • Provides higher-level elder assisted living care
    • One-price model (simple/transparent pricing)
    • Large resident rooms
    • High degree of privacy
    • Private toilet/bathrooms in rooms
    • Excellent quality of care
    • Kind, compassionate staff
    • Clean and neat facility
    • Comfortable environment
    • Personalized attention and love
    • Supportive, peaceful end-of-life experience
    • Residents/families liked facility and offerings

    Cons

    • Restrictive rules and policies
    • Staff refused to assist with diabetes medication
    • Limitations in medication-assistance despite higher-level care claims
    • Potential policy inconsistencies families should verify

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews portray Creekwood Care Facility as a small, owner-operated assisted living home that delivers warm, attentive, and high-quality care for many residents. Multiple reviewers emphasize a lovingly managed environment where staff are described as kind and compassionate, the facility is kept clean and neat, and residents receive a high level of personal attention. Physical accommodations receive strong praise: rooms are described as large with a high degree of privacy and private toilet/bathroom facilities, which appears to be a meaningful differentiator for families seeking privacy and comfort for their loved ones. The facility follows a one-price model, which reviewers noted as simple and transparent.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme is positive: reviewers specifically call out "excellent care," kindness from staff, and an environment characterized by comfort and personal attention. Several comments indicate that staff members give a lot of love and attention to residents and that the atmosphere can support a peaceful passing, suggesting that families experienced compassionate end-of-life handling. Because the operation is owner-owned and described as lovingly managed, reviewers imply a level of personalized oversight and stability in management that contributes to the positive culture and care quality.

    Facilities and living accommodations: Reviewers consistently highlight the physical aspects of the facility as a strength. The rooms are noted to be large and private, with private toilets, and the facility overall is clean and neat. These specifics suggest Creekwood places emphasis on resident dignity, privacy, and a comfortable living environment. The "one-price" model was also mentioned favorably, indicating straightforward billing without hidden tiers, which can be attractive to prospective residents and families.

    Policies and limitations: Despite the overwhelmingly positive comments, a notable and significant concern appears in the reviews regarding rules and medication assistance. Some reviewers describe the facility as having restrictive rules. More importantly, there is at least one explicit report that staff would not help with a resident's diabetes medication. That raises a practical caution: although the facility markets or functions as "higher-level" assisted living, there may be policy boundaries around medication administration or management. This creates a potential mismatch between expectations of higher-level medical support and the facility's actual scope of services. Families with residents who require regular medication assistance—especially for conditions like diabetes—should verify the facility's medication policies and whether licensed nursing staff or other arrangements are available to meet those needs.

    Gaps and recommended verification: Reviews do not provide detail about dining, structured activities, therapy services, or formal medical/nursing staffing levels. Because of the medication-assistance issue, it is especially important for prospective residents and families to ask specific questions about: what medications staff will administer or assist with, whether trained nursing personnel are on site or on-call, how emergency medical situations are handled, and the exact nature of the "higher-level" care offered. Similarly, clarify the nature and extent of the restrictive rules referenced, so you can determine fit with a prospective resident's preferences and needs.

    Bottom line: Creekwood Care Facility is generally viewed very positively for its compassionate, clean, and private living environment managed with personal attention by ownership and staff. However, the facility may have restrictive policies around medication assistance that could be problematic for residents with active medical needs—particularly diabetes management. Prospective residents should weigh the strong points (privacy, room size, cleanliness, staff compassion, transparent pricing) against the policy limitations and should directly confirm medication and care-service details before moving in.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Creekwood Care Facility

    Creekwood Care Facility is located at 830 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA, 94947.

    About Creekwood Care Facility

    Creekwood Care Facility sits at 830 Tamalpais Ave in Novato and has been taking care of seniors for some time now with a focus on safety, comfort, and a sense of community, and there's something comforting about watching residents gather in the open dining room that sits right in the main common area, light coming in from the patio doors, while others stroll along the walking paths outside, passing the gazebo and the landscaped grounds which are all tended so residents can enjoy some fresh air or a quiet moment. The facility is known for serving both men and women starting at age 60, and though folks can choose between private and semi-private rooms, many of them have bathroom access and some even let out straight to the patio yard, which is good for those who like to step outside easily.

    Care levels cover everything from light help to heavier needs, so families don't need to worry as much about changes as time goes by, and the place also provides a skilled nursing home (SNF) with nurse consultations, medication management, and help for people managing chronic issues like diabetes or incontinence, as long as the resident can do a bit for themselves with those. The staff stays awake around the clock, ready to help with dressing, bathing, showering, transferring from bed to wheelchair, or even just checking blood sugar levels, and the meals come prepared every day, so there's no fuss for residents about cooking, and families won't get hit with hidden fees for the basics, as the monthly rate covers regular care needs like laundry, medication support, and meals.

    Creekwood also offers transportation-not only do they help with rides to doctor and dentist appointments around Novato if told in advance, but there's also staff to residents around the property, and that can be a big help for folks who find walking a bit of a chore. There's always activity, too, with indoor common spaces for games like bingo and entertainment, and student-supervised visits from local schools add liveliness and some nice moments to the otherwise steady pace of days. For people living with memory issues, the specialized memory care area is laid out to keep residents safe, reduce confusion, and prevent wandering, and there are special therapies and programs for those who need them.

    Respite care is available when space allows, and Creekwood charges a daily fee for that if someone needs short-term stay while a regular caregiver is away. The place enjoys a reputation for being open and honest with families, with several reviews and a steady stream of new residents who hear about Creekwood by word-of-mouth in the community. Meals are prepared with a focus on nutrition and taste, and no detail gets overlooked with safety-everything from laundry to medical emergencies gets handled by experienced staff, all under state licensing, and the management team keeps things running smoothly in a way that feels home-like rather than institutional.

    Owned and managed locally under the Creekwood brand, the facility manages to combine assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, independent living, and continuing care features, and that makes it easier for seniors to stay as their needs shift over the years. There's always a focus on providing just enough help without taking away independence, and residents can count on support for daily tasks without any pressure to join group activities if they'd rather keep to themselves. Whether someone enjoys sitting under the gazebo, joining a bingo game, or just having a cup of tea while chatting with a friend, Creekwood's designed to let seniors decide how to spend each day, while healthcare professionals handle the details in the background, so families can visit without worrying about day-to-day care.

    People often ask...

    Creekwood Care Facility offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $7,500 per month.

    Creekwood Care Facility offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 35 photos of Creekwood Care Facility on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 830 Tamalpais Ave, Novato, CA 94947.

    No, Creekwood Care Facility does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number216801691
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity62 residents
    LicenseeSAUVE PARTNERS, INC
    EffectiveFebruary 2nd, 2005
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    Inspection Reports

    12

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    09 Dec 2025Inspection
    Observed feces smeared on a common chair outside a resident's room, noted as a technical violation.
    20 Aug 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the visit. Health-condition regulations and the handling of home health records were discussed.
    14 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; records and procedures met required standards, including emergency/disaster planning, infection control, medication management, and staff training.
    26 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found medication storage left unlocked with staff not present, and quarterly disaster drills not conducted.
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    • Type B1569.695(c)
    22 Dec 2022Inspection
    Observed comprehensive infection-control practices in place with PPE available, secured medications and toxins, working carbon monoxide detectors, up-to-date vaccines, and routine cleaning; no deficiencies identified.
    04 Aug 2022Inspection
    Identified that two residents eloped from the care setting without staff knowledge, raising immediate safety concerns.
    • Type A8746(f)(c)
    04 Feb 2022Inspection
    Found that infection control measures were in place, medication storage was secure, and supplies were adequate.
    22 Dec 2021Inspection
    Identified a medication order discrepancy involving Clozapine where a discontinued order was not submitted timely. No deficiencies were cited.
    14 Dec 2021Complaint
    Investigated allegation that a resident sustained injuries while in care; found the allegation to be unsubstantiated.
    28 Jun 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the case management visit; the resident was content with staff, and police opened and closed the case.
    25 Aug 2020Complaint
    Determined allegations of staff handling a resident roughly and failing to ensure hydration were unsubstantiated, as the resident's medical condition contributed to dehydration issues and staff took appropriate measures to address them.
    16 Jan 2020Inspection
    Verified the facility met all required regulations during the inspection.
    • Type B87303(e)(2)
    • Type B87412(a)(11)
    • Type B1569.625(b)(2)
    • Type B1569.695(c)

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