Meadow Creek Senior Living

    40 Meadow Way, San Geronimo, CA, 94963
    5.0 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Beautiful, home-like setting and compassion

    I moved my mom to Meadow Creek after a terrible experience at a large facility and saw dramatic improvement almost immediately. The beautifully remodeled, home-like setting and peaceful backyard are matched by Kelly and a loving, competent staff who provide personalized, on-site care, meds/appointments, home-cooked meals, and real compassion - we feel safe and highly recommend it.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Hospice Care

    Community services

    • All Inclusive Rent
    • Offers Respite Care

    5.00 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Home-like, non-institutional environment
    • Natural light and comfortable furnishings
    • Easily navigable floorplan
    • Large deck, porch, yard and verdant backyard
    • Pleasant wildlife viewing and peaceful outdoor setting
    • Beautifully remodeled and well cared-for property
    • Welcoming interior and relaxing spaces
    • Small, intimate community size
    • Accommodating, compassionate and patient staff
    • Individualized and customized care plans
    • Knowledgeable and well-organized caregiving team
    • Regular, clear communication with families
    • Owner (Kelly) actively involved and accessible on-site
    • Assistance with medications and appointments
    • Extra staff support and hospice services available
    • Nutritious, home-cooked meals
    • Engaging, conversational social atmosphere
    • Improved resident health and safety outcomes reported
    • Feeling of safety, comfort and being ‘at home’
    • Highly recommended by multiple families

    Cons

    • No consistent negative feedback about Meadow Creek reported in the reviews
    • Reviews repeatedly reference neglectful experiences at previous larger facilities
    • Past facilities described as having staff shortages and higher risk of falls
    • Prior larger facilities criticized for lack of empathy, socialization, and responsiveness

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews for Meadow Creek Senior Living are overwhelmingly positive. Families and residents consistently describe Meadow Creek as a welcoming, home-like alternative to larger, institutional assisted-living centers. That positive impression is anchored in both tangible facility features (remodeled home, abundant natural light, comfortable furniture, easy-to-navigate floorplan, large deck and well-maintained backyard) and in repeatedly emphasized intangible qualities (peaceful atmosphere, compassionate staff, individualized attention). Multiple reviewers explicitly contrast their experiences here with prior negative experiences at larger facilities, describing Meadow Creek as a restorative, safety-oriented, and person-centered place.

    Care quality and staff: A dominant theme is the high quality of caregiving. Reviewers repeatedly call out staff for being knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, and responsive. Several specific caregiving behaviors are mentioned: staff quickly ‘adopted’ new residents, sat with them through difficult days and nights, and provided emotional as well as clinical support. The owner (named Kelly in reviews) is repeatedly praised for hands-on involvement—helping with medications, taking residents to appointments, and being available on site—which contributes to families’ trust. Reviewers also note that staff are thoughtful, well-organized, and genuinely caring; one comment even mentions staff who appreciated a resident’s sense of humor, illustrating individualized, person-centered engagement.

    Facilities, grounds, and environment: Meadow Creek’s physical environment is a recurring highlight. The home is described as beautifully remodeled, spacious, and well-cared-for. Natural light, comfortable furnishings, and an easily navigable floorplan contribute to a non-depressing, non-institutional vibe. Outdoor features—large deck, porch, yard and garden space, and verdant backyard—are emphasized as important quality-of-life contributors; reviewers mention wildlife viewing and the peacefulness of the location. The combination of an attractive interior and relaxing outdoor spaces supports reviewers’ sense that Meadow Creek feels like a true home rather than a facility.

    Dining, socialization, and daily life: Multiple reviews mention nutritious home-cooked meals and engaging conversations, reflecting a social, relaxed daily atmosphere. The small-community size is consistently framed as a benefit: residents and families report feeling lucky to be in a close-knit setting where staff know residents well and can provide individualized attention. While reviews are rich in positive descriptions of mealtimes and social interactions, they do not provide detailed schedules of formal activities or therapy programs; the emphasis is on informal engagement and personalized interactions with staff.

    Safety, clinical support, and outcomes: Families report improved health and safety outcomes after moving loved ones to Meadow Creek. Reviews highlight extra staff support, availability of hospice services, and attentive care that lowered families’ anxiety. Several comments contrast this environment with prior settings where residents faced higher fall risk and inadequate staffing. Regular communication from staff and the owner’s visible involvement further reinforce families’ sense of safety and oversight.

    Comparisons and context: A strong pattern in the reviews is direct comparison to previous experiences at larger assisted-living centers, which many reviewers describe as neglectful, understaffed, impersonal, or unsafe (examples include residents being left in hallways for hours and lack of socialization or empathy). Those contrasts amplify Meadow Creek’s perceived strengths: personalized attention, responsiveness, and a comforting home atmosphere. Reviews uniformly recommend Meadow Creek as a positive alternative for families seeking attentive, compassionate care in a smaller residential setting.

    Notable gaps and limitations in the reviews: The collected summaries are highly positive and focus on interpersonal and environmental strengths; they do not include consistent criticisms of Meadow Creek itself. Because the commentary is largely comparative and anecdotal, there is limited information on objective metrics such as staffing ratios, licensing specifics, formal activity calendars, clinical outcomes data, or cost/availability. Reviewers emphasize subjective improvements in health and quality of life, but the summaries do not provide detailed clinical measures or standardized evaluations.

    Bottom line: Based on these reviews, Meadow Creek Senior Living presents as a small, well-maintained, home-like community with compassionate, attentive staff and an owner who is actively involved. Families consistently report personalized care, improved wellbeing of residents, a peaceful setting with appealing outdoor space, good communication, and reliable assistance with medications and appointments. The strongest negative elements mentioned across the set are not about Meadow Creek itself but rather the prior negative experiences families had at larger facilities—experiences that underscore why reviewers view Meadow Creek so favorably.

    Location

    Map showing location of Meadow Creek Senior Living

    About Meadow Creek Senior Living

    Meadow Creek Senior Living sits in a newly renovated creekside home in San Geronimo Valley, offering a peaceful and comfortable place for seniors, and the residence has only six beds so people get a lot of attention, which helps both residents and families feel at ease, and you'll find semi-private and private rooms, all with heating, cooling, and landline phones, along with safety systems like a call bell and fire alarms, which is nice for peace of mind. The staff is well-trained, caring, and stays on-site 24 hours a day to help with medication, meals, daily activities, and personal care, giving people help but still letting them keep as much independence as possible, and the place stands out because it's clean and organized, thanks to strict cleaning standards, so common areas and rooms always look tidy and fresh.

    People with Alzheimer's and dementia get special attention here, with secure memory care programs that use memory-enhancing activities, secure environments, and regular social events, and you'll see staff helping with both the little and big things-things like getting dressed, monitoring medicine, arranging in-house dental visits, and even organizing monthly haircuts and nails if someone asks, which is handy for folks who want to avoid outside trips. Skilled nursing is available for those who need medical care, wound management, rehab, or hospice services, with a licensed nurse around to make sure these needs are met. You've got independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all under one roof, including board and care for those who'd rather have a residential neighborhood feel, and the community welcomes adults 55 and older, with all-inclusive rent and flexible visiting hours, so family and friends can come by for birthday and holiday celebrations or just to visit.

    Meals are home-cooked with organic ingredients and served throughout the day, and snacks are always ready, which makes the place feel homey, and cleaning and laundry happen every day, so residents don't have to worry about chores. There's a strong sense of community here-people take part in group activities like parties, music, snacks, gardening, chair yoga, movie nights, arts and crafts, and body movement or stretching classes, along with visits from special guests or hobby experts, and if people want spiritual activities, those can be arranged, too. The facility helps set up transportation for residents, offers support for hobbies, and provides a calm outdoor space, with a lovely back deck overlooking the big backyard, which gives everyone a quiet spot to relax or visit with loved ones. Meadow Creek Senior Living also allows pets and provides either semi-private or private rooms, making it a flexible option for many, and state license number 216804183 ensures the place is regulated and watched for quality. There's a focus on helping people "age in place," so as someone's needs change, more support can be added without moving to a new facility, and respite care lets family caregivers take a break, knowing their loved one is safe and cared for with daily activities and community support. In all, Meadow Creek Senior Living tries to offer a safe, clean, and welcoming place that helps seniors keep their dignity and stay connected to others, all in a comfortable, peaceful creekside setting.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    7

    Inspections

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Years of reports

    30 Jan 2025
    Found no deficiencies and observed the home to be clean and well maintained, with unobstructed walkways, proper food and medication storage, locked toxin areas, and functioning fire and carbon monoxide detectors. Found records for residents and staff up to date, with physician orders and care plans, completed trainings including CPR/First Aid, a disaster plan with generator power and 72-hour emergency supplies, and ongoing activities for residents.
    04 Apr 2024
    Found no deficiencies; the home was clean, safe, and well-maintained, with functioning safety systems, secure toxins, proper food storage, and trained staff. Updated documents including LIC 308, LIC 500, LIC 9020, and proof of liability insurance were requested to be submitted by 4/30/2024.
    04 Apr 2024
    Inspection found the facility to be in compliance with regulations, with no deficiencies cited.
    21 Nov 2023
    Found the residence cleared for licensure with no deficiencies noted.
    21 Nov 2023
    Confirmed no deficiencies and approved fire clearance for non-ambulatory residents.
    03 Nov 2023
    Confirmed that the applicant/administrator completed COMP II by telephone and that identity was verified. Identified understanding of license type, resident populations, admission policies, staffing and training, restrictive/prohibited health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    03 Nov 2023
    Confirmed successful completion of Component II requirements during a telephone interview with the CEO/Administrator.

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