The Redwoods in Mill Valley, CA

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  • Living Room

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The Redwoods in Mill Valley, CA

The Redwoods is an assisted living community in Mill Valley, CA.

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40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of The Redwoods

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Care levels span from independent

Residents describe a setup where care needs can escalate without forcing a move.

Several residents and family members describe care that can range from minimal support to higher levels, including assisted living and skilled nursing when needed. One reviewer specifically mentions being able to choose the level of care, and another describes the community as meeting needs from independent apartments through fully assisted living with hospital care. A nursing-related review also reinforces that residents are receiving active medical and treatment support, even though that reviewer was critical of the clinical communication and fluid approach.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff warmth and responsiveness vary

Many residents and families describe staff as kind and supportive, though a few report serious breakdowns in care.

A large share of reviews include positive staff impressions, calling out kindness, pleasant interactions, and dedicated care. Families also describe the staff as efficient and helpful behind the scenes, and several reviewers mention management and nursing care as a reason they chose or stayed. At the same time, a handful of reviews are sharply negative about nursing care decisions and a few interactions like follow-up and desk interactions, which suggests experiences can be inconsistent.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families repeatedly mention an active schedule of classes, groups, and outings.

Reviews commonly describe many ways to stay busy, including scheduled daily activities, resident-run groups, guest speakers, and interest groups. Multiple families say their loved ones are participating and staying involved rather than spending most of the day alone. A reviewer also highlights on-site exercise and yoga, and another describes volunteers supporting activities.

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Rooms and facilities are generally well-kept

Reviews often describe clean, attractive spaces, with some callers reporting rooms that felt dark or rundown.

Many reviewers describe the environment as clean and beautiful, including modern rooms and renovated apartments with patio space, along with an overall pleasant setting. Several families also mention comfortable common spaces and a community feel. A few reviews report the opposite—describing units as dingy or rundown, and noting room size concerns—so the look and feel may not be the same across apartments or visits.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing comes with a tradeoff

Some families flag higher pricing, even when they like the community.

One reviewer says the community’s pricing felt medium to high and recommends registering in advance if that’s the goal. Another family mentions choosing the community based on location, quality of care, and price, implying cost played a direct role in the decision. Because only a couple reviews mention pricing directly, the overall value picture looks mixed rather than uniformly critical.

common 6 reviews mention this

Bay-side location and errands nearby

Families like the waterfront setting and nearby options for everyday needs.

Multiple reviews describe the community’s waterfront feel, including walking areas along the bay and views from some rooms. Several also mention convenience for errands and daily life, such as a nearby grocery store and pharmacies, and a generally practical location for family members. A reviewer adds that the surrounding area supports outings and community involvement.

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)
  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Family overnight stay rooms Family overnight stay rooms
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • On-site market On-site market
  • Organic food and ingredients Organic food and ingredients
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (21 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (21 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (21 miles away) San Francisco International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Preventative health screenings Preventative health screenings
  • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Golden Gate Pediatrics (0.1 miles)
  • Ashley Smith, MD (2.6 miles)
  • Denise Main MD (3.5 miles)
  • Marin Pediatric Associates (3.5 miles)
  • California Advncd Imgng Md Asso Greenbrae (3.5 miles)
  • Bon Air Laboratory (3.5 miles)
  • Marin Community Clinic (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Sycamore Park (0.4 miles)
  • Dipsea Trail (1.5 miles)
  • Old Mill Park (1.5 miles)
  • Corte Madera Town Park (2.2 miles)
  • Tennessee Valley Trailhead (2.3 miles)
  • Piper Park (3.1 miles)
  • Bon Air Landing Park (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.8 miles)
  • TST* Watershed - Mill (1.1 miles)
  • Flour Craft Bakery (1.1 miles)
  • Amy's Drive Thru (2.3 miles)
  • Flores (2.3 miles)
  • Fish. (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Equator Coffees & Teas (0.9 miles)
  • Le Marais (1 miles)
  • Equator Coffees & Teas (1.3 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Equator Coffees & Teas (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Marin General Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group (5.3 miles)
  • San Francisco VA Medical Center (7.8 miles)
  • Caremeridian (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Larkspur (3.8 miles)
  • Century Theaters (7.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Valley Baptist Church (6.9 miles)

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