Across many reviews, people say the staff is kind, welcoming, and attentive, and that they follow through on concerns. Several families describe specific staff members being helpful during visits, including nurses and CNAs, and talk about feeling their loved ones are in good hands. A few reviews also mention updates and communication could improve, but the overall tone about staff remains positive in the majority of comments.
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Clean, tidy environment
Many reviews highlight a consistently clean, well-kept facility.
Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean, tidy, and calm, including mention of rooms looking cared for and residents being groomed. One review notes there were times the facility smelled like urine, while still calling the environment clean overall. A memory-unit review specifically emphasizes residents arriving clean and well cared for when family visits.
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Therapy and rehab support
Reviews repeatedly point to physical therapy and rehab benefits.
Several reviews connect improvement to therapy, including getting stronger and receiving excellent rehab care. Families also describe physical therapy as strong, with one review comparing the therapy department favorably to similar facilities. Another review credits rehab care while also describing other care frustrations, which suggests therapy quality may not fully offset other concerns.
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Activities and live entertainment
Residents’ days are described as supported with activities and entertainment.
Many reviewers mention scheduled activities, games, and group events, and some describe live music for residents. One family says their loved one enjoyed the activities during visits, while another describes the daily balance that activities helped provide. A separate review notes ongoing observation of activity throughout the day, reinforcing that activity programming is visible to families.
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Meals are a mixed point
Dining and meal satisfaction vary across reviews.
Some families say the meals are good and that their loved ones are well cared for with meal support. One review also describes ongoing attention around meals as part of the care experience. Other reviews are less positive, including a comment that the food wasn’t very good, which suggests dining quality may depend on the resident’s experience.
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Communication and follow-through concerns
A recurring complaint is limited communication and follow-through during incidents.
A few reviewers describe not being told enough about what’s happening or feeling they weren’t updated consistently. One review says the staff wouldn’t share information despite repeated concerns, while another says they should provide more calls and updates. Other comments also point to problems responding in the moment, including difficulty locating the right nurse or reliance on systems that weren’t working as expected.
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Features
Housing
181 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Gail Altschuler (0.1 miles)
Tamalpais Pediatrics (0.1 miles)
Novato Dermatology Associates (0.1 miles)
Brian Hollander, DDS, MS (0.2 miles)
Novato Dermatology (0.5 miles)
Marin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (0.6 miles)
Novato Urgent Care Center (0.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.6 miles)
Red Whale Coffee (5.8 miles)
Split Rock Tap & Wheel (7.5 miles)
Fairfax Coffee Roastery (7.6 miles)
M.H.Bread and Butter (8.7 miles)
Starbucks (9.3 miles)
Java Hut (10.6 miles)
Restaurants
Italian Delite Submarine Sandwiches (0.8 miles)
Mi Pueblo (0.9 miles)
Bacon (0.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1 miles)
Moylan's Brewery & Restaurant (1.1 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (3.4 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Longs Drugs (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (6.3 miles)
Rite Aid (6.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (8 miles)
Hospitals
Chaplain's Office: Novato Community Hospital: Sutter Health Affiliate (0.9 miles)
Novato Community Hospital (0.9 miles)
Caremeridian (7 miles)
Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group (9 miles)
Evergreen Health Rehabilitation Center (9.9 miles)
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181 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Close to healthcare and dining amenities
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