Atria Tamalpais Creek

Atria Tamalpaias Creek is a gem among assisted living communities in terms of its people, its setting, and its authentic caring for its members.

My father joined Atria 3 months ago after touring other communities in the area and chose Tamalpaias Creek due to the warm welcome he received from residents and staff combined with his repeated observations that the community seemed happy, social and vibrant. As a social person he was seeking friendly and kind people with a busy activity calendar and was relieved to find what he sought. The series of performances, outings, and in-house social events have offered a changing menu of enjoyable choices to stay busy and engaged.

Highlights for my father have included: feeling that every staff member knows him and offers help and warm greetings whenever they see him, consistently excellent food (he can be very particular so this was huge!), regular and easy access to a driver for shopping and banking, many nice residents to get to know and to meet for meals together, and truly well-run operations that reliably take care of so many important details of daily life while constantly looking out for the residents’ needs and well-being.

As my father’s primary caretaker (with much appreciated help from my sister) I have been impressed with this community from the beginning with not only all of the aspects noticeable to my dad, but also all of the wonderful, responsive, caring, professional, and helpful interactions I have had with every staff member.

The directors of Atria Tamalpaias Creek should feel proud of the truly exceptional community and operations that they have developed and continue to actively cultivate every day. Our family has felt fortunate and blessed to have found this gem in Novato.

Overall, this place is excellent!
The Managers are so talented at what they do: Recreational Activities, Care and Medical, Finance, Reception, Transportation, Sales/Community Outreach…and the “floor staff” seem at ease, well-matched to their position, and friendly. I am writing as the family member most involved with the care of my Mother, and as a former long-time employee of places very similar to Atria Tam Creek. My Mother has been there about 3 months. It was not always an easy adjustment for my Mother and I, but we have been met MORE than halfway by all the people working there, up to, and including, the superb Executive Director.

The food is the best I have tasted in “institutional” fare–more like a good restaurant…day after day! (I know because I visit 2 x week, joining or at least tasting meals.) The Dining Staff are ALWAYS kind; the Chef and whomever is behind the scenes in that kitchen are, again, talented! Furthermore, I know firsthand that Atria Tam Creek’s food is better than places costing considerably more.

Here’s to good times for my Mom. Thank you Atria!

Looking for an assisted living facility for my Mom was the scariest task I have ever done. Atria Tamalpais Creek was the first facility visited and after that, every other facility toured had a hard act to follow. I chose Atria for many reasons and at 92, my Mom is finally living a lifestyle she deserves at this stage of her life, knowing she is completely cared for, safe and comfortably content. I’m so relieved to speak this truth. The bright, cheery public rooms, and the carpeted, nicely decorated halls, the amazing food (still dreaming about the Hawaiian luau spread!!), the seemingly always happy caregivers (they anticipate what Mom needs before she even asks), the spot on Administration team of Corrine (her leadership shows everywhere), Jocelyn (she makes sure the care is top notch and is so very excellent at her job) Katie (she recorded a video of the facility for my Mom to see ❤️ and answered all questions with compassion and understanding) and Jessica (so helpful understanding costs etc) are 4 of the best humans I’ve ever met. And then there is Helen, the tireless activity director who is so intent on keeping all the residents entertained and involved!! They are all perfect in their roles and really care about each resident AND their families, too. Literally, they relieved my anxiety and made my Mom fall in love with them. If you are tasked with this scary transition, please call for a tour. I’m so thankful I did!!

During my time at Atria, I had the pleasure of participating in a variety of engaging outings and activities. The experience was enriched by the vibrant music sessions, which provided a wonderful backdrop for socializing and relaxation. The caregivers were exceptional, always attentive and supportive, ensuring that every activity was enjoyable and fulfilling. The fine dining options were another highlight, with delicious meals that added a touch of sophistication to our daily routine. Overall, the combination of stimulating activities, excellent care, and gourmet food made my time at Atria both enriching and memorable.