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Elegance at Hamilton Hill in Novato, CA

Elegance at Hamilton Hill is an assisted living and memory care community in Novato, CA.

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Elegance at Hamilton Hill in Novato, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy, modern living room with stylish decor and a comfortable seating area.

  • Decor

    A bright and modern dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Living Room

    A modern apartment floor plan featuring an open living and dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

  • Building

    A historic building with palm trees lining the entrance, showcasing beautiful architectural details under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A modern building with arched windows and outdoor seating surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Bedroom

    A 3D floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment, featuring a kitchen, living area, bathroom, and bedroom.

  • Windows

    A bright and inviting dining area with round tables and upholstered chairs, featuring large windows and curtains.

  • Dining

    A modern dining area with blue chairs and neatly arranged tables.

  • Kitchen

    A 3D floor plan of a modern one-bedroom apartment featuring an open living area, kitchen, and bathroom.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious outdoor patio with seating arrangements and umbrellas, offering a scenic view of the skyline.

  • Floor Plan

    A 3D floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment featuring a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area with modern furnishings.

  • Outdoor

    A modern outdoor patio with umbrellas and furniture on a sunny day.

  • Bathroom

    A top-down view of a modern 2-bedroom apartment floor plan, featuring a living room, kitchen, and two bathrooms.

  • Lobby

    A spacious and elegantly designed lobby area featuring comfortable seating, a grand chandelier, and abundant natural light.

1 Hamilton Hill Drive, Novato, CA 94949

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

4.9 from 72 reviews
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Overall Review of Elegance at Hamilton Hill

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Memory care support stands out

Memory care residents are described as getting support that keeps them engaged.

Multiple families describe positive memory-care experiences, including smoother transitions into the program and noticeable engagement after moving in. Residents are also described as enjoying activities and opportunities to socialize, with caregivers working patiently through moments of frustration. The community’s memory-care offerings are positioned to include specialized programming and mental wellness support as part of its care services.

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Caregivers are consistently praised

Residents and families most often point to kind, attentive caregivers.

Across reviews, families describe staff as friendly, welcoming, and focused on residents’ well-being. Several note that caregivers are responsive—keeping families informed, helping with daily needs, and treating residents with patience and respect. The community also provides a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, aligning with the way residents’ support is described.

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Dining is a frequent bright spot

Food quality and shared dining are recurring positives in reviews.

Reviewers frequently mention that meals are good, with some families calling out consistently strong food experiences. Residents are also described as enjoying dining with others, which pairs with the community’s restaurant-style dining and meal preparation and service. Dietary accommodations are part of the care approach as well, including diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions.

  • A bright and modern dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A modern dining area with blue chairs and neatly arranged tables.
  • A bright and inviting dining area with round tables and upholstered chairs, featuring large windows and curtains.
common 2 reviews mention this

Clean, calm, and well-kept

Residents describe a clean, peaceful environment.

Many reviews highlight that the building and common areas feel immaculate and well maintained, and that the overall setting is calm. Families also describe spacious apartments and pleasant surroundings, which contributes to feeling settled after a move. The community’s amenities and wellness spaces—such as gardens, outdoor patios, and a wellness center—fit the “clean and calming” experience described by reviewers.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing responsiveness raises concerns

A small set of reviews raise concerns about staffing coverage.

A few reviewers report problems related to coverage and responsiveness, including long waits after emergency call buttons are pressed and phones not being answered. Others mention turnover and advise verifying leadership plans, especially for memory care roles. While many reviews describe attentive support, these accounts suggest it can be important to ask how staffing and oversight are handled day to day.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • 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 supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Smart Train Station Hamilton (0.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wild Fox Mesquite Fired Kitchen (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.1 miles)
  • Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant (3.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.4 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (3.8 miles)
  • Mi Pueblo (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics (1 miles)
  • Schmidt Susan B PhD (1.4 miles)
  • California Advanced Imaging (1.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente (2.6 miles)
  • Gayre, Gregg Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Park Medical Offices (2.7 miles)
  • One Medical (3.6 miles)
  • Edwin Munich, MD (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Red Whale Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Split Rock Tap & Wheel (6.1 miles)
  • Fairfax Coffee Roastery (6.1 miles)
  • M.H.Bread and Butter (6.4 miles)
  • Rustic Bakery (7.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (5.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • China Camp State Park (3.7 miles)
  • Lagoon Park (3.9 miles)
  • Lucas Valley Park (4.4 miles)
  • Victor Jones Park (5 miles)
  • Peacock Gap Park (5 miles)
  • Sun Valley Park (5.3 miles)
  • Pioneer Park (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Novato Community Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Chaplain's Office: Novato Community Hospital: Sutter Health Affiliate (3.8 miles)
  • Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group (5.9 miles)
  • Caremeridian (5.9 miles)
  • Marin General Hospital (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Theaters (3.9 miles)
  • Century Larkspur (7.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Valley Baptist Church (4.4 miles)

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