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The Assisted Living Research Institute spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Novato area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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Featured Novato, CA Facilities

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpais Creek

853 Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA 10790

Atria Tamalpais Creek

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Skilled Nursing

Located less than 20 minutes north of San Rafael near Novato Creek, Atria Tamalpais Creek is close…

4.08

Oakmont of Novato

Oakmont of Novato

1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 10790

Oakmont of Novato

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Oakmont of Novato is a luxury senior living community nestled in the quiet neighborhoods of Novato, CA.…

4.65

Elegance at Novato

Elegance at Novato

516 E. Hospital Rd., Novato, CA 94949

Elegance at Novato

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Elegance at Novato is a senior living community located in the historic Hamilton Hospital in Novato, CA.…

5

Drake Terrace

275 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 10745

Drake Terrace

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Drake Terrace is north of San Rafael, next to Oliver Hartzell Park and near the Bay Area,…

4.74

Villa Marin

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 10745

Villa Marin

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing

Villa Marin is a senior living condominium community located just north of San Rafael, CA. Residents live…

4.17

AlmaVia of San Rafael

AlmaVia of San Rafael

515 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 10745

AlmaVia of San Rafael

Assisted Living
Memory Care

AlmaVia of San Rafael is north of San Rafael, next to Northgate Shopping Mall and a number…

3.85

Aegis of Corte Madera

Aegis of Corte Madera

5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA 10762

Aegis of Corte Madera

Memory Care
Respite

Aegis Living Corte Madera offers 24-hour support and professional assisted living. Services include help completing daily tasks…

4.16

The Redwoods

40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 10784

The Redwoods

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Hospice
Skilled Nursing

The Redwoods is a senior living community featuring a full continuum of care. Residents can choose from…

4.17

Heritage on the Marina

Heritage on the Marina

3400 Laguna St., San Francisco, CA 94123

Heritage on the Marina

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Heritage on the Marina is a senior living community located in the Marina District of northern San…

4.79

Cypress at Golden Gate

Cypress at Golden Gate

1601 19th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122

Cypress at Golden Gate

Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care

Cypress at Golden Gate is a luxury senior living community situated in a beautiful historic building. Each…

4.42

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Novato area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 42 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 10 hours researching assisted living communities in Novato
Read more than 95 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Novato is $4,794, which is considerably higher than the state average of $4,030 and the national average of $4,051.

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Novato, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 42 communities in the Novato area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.