Oakmont of Novato is a two-story senior living community made for adults aged 55 and over, with a focus on comfort, wellness, and a sense of belonging, and you'll find the grounds are lush and well-kept, with gardens and nice views all around. Residents can choose from a range of floor plans-studios, suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments-spanning from 400 up to about 1,245 square feet, and each unit comes with kitchen appliances, cable or satellite TV, internet, and kitchenettes, while the larger designs let people find a space that feels right for them. This community provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care, supporting seniors who want as much independence as possible as well as those who need daily hands-on help or support with memory loss, and there's a full-time nurse along with trained aides for help with medication, bathing, and getting dressed.
Oakmont of Novato offers personalized care, with services tailored to each person, and staff are known to be attentive and respectful, working round the clock to make residents feel safe and heard, and there's a dedicated wellness center on site too. Memory care is provided in a special section called "Traditions," where people living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease get specialized care, a secure environment to prevent wandering, and cognitive activities to support their abilities. Residents in all parts of the community can join fitness and recreational programs, enjoy an aquatic spa or hot tub, spend time in indoor and outdoor gathering areas, take part in arts, crafts, and other hobbies, and attend devotional or educational programs, and the calendar includes both onsite and offsite activities for social connection.
The dining experience here is a highlight, with a culinary team led by an executive chef preparing quality meals daily, and the kitchen can handle special diets like diabetic, low salt, low fat, and vegetarian, while guest meals and room service are available for visitors. There's a coffee shop on the campus, a private movie theater for events, and common areas with entertainment, and residents can use transportation services for errands, appointments, and shopping nearby, with parking available for those who drive. Housekeeping, laundry, and building maintenance are all provided by staff, so residents have fewer worries about daily chores. Health services cover medication reminders, help with basic health needs, and ongoing support aimed at promoting independence as much as possible, and there's a beautician onsite for grooming.
Oakmont of Novato allows pets, supports English and other languages, and provides caregiver resources for family members. The facility stands out for its friendly, supportive staff and a community atmosphere known for kindness. The campus is near shopping, fine dining, arts, and entertainment, making it easy for residents to stay engaged, and the whole environment is built to offer safety, comfort, and a worry-free lifestyle for residents and their loved ones. Entry fees for assisted living start at $3,500, and the memory care entry fee is $2,000, and the facility is state licensed (number 216804022). Oakmont Senior Living developed the community, and the team aims to provide quality care, comfort, and support so seniors can live as independently and fully as possible.
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Oakmont of Novato offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,595 per month.
Oakmont of Novato offers assisted living and memory care.
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The full address for this community is 1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA, 94947.
Yes, Oakmont of Novato offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
74
Inspections
30
Type A Citations
39
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
29 Aug 2024
29 Aug 2024
Identified deficiencies in reporting abuse of residents resulting in a citation from California Department of Social Services.
§ 15630
23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Confirmed allegations of inadequate food quality were found to be unsubstantiated after interviews, observations, and kitchen tours found improvements made by the new chef. Residents participate in food forums to provide input on menus.
20 Jun 2024
20 Jun 2024
Confirmed staff physically abused residents in care.
§ 87468.2(a)(8)
20 Jun 2024
20 Jun 2024
Identified deficiencies related to resident care, facility maintenance, and documentation during the inspection.
§ 87625(b)(3)
20 Jun 2024
20 Jun 2024
Identified non-compliance issues with medications and resident records during an unannounced inspection. Confirmed timely medical attention and lack of prohibited conditions.
28 Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024
Confirmed non-compliance with medication storage, but found violations related to prohibited conditions and timely medical attention were unfounded. All required medical assessments were completed, with some deficiency in pre-admission appraisals. Staffing levels were adequate and the facility's kitchen met regulations. Reminder given regarding reporting requirements for incidents.
28 Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024
Confirmed that staff did not follow admission agreement terms regarding resident's rate increase notice.
§ 1569.657(a)
11 Jan 2024
11 Jan 2024
Confirmed that medication was not administered to a resident on two consecutive days due to the facility running out of the medication. Field that the facility attempted to refill the medication in advance but faced delays from the medical clinic.
§ 87468.1(a)(8)
27 Dec 2023
27 Dec 2023
Reviewed an incident where a resident with dementia was found wandering outside and identified issues in supervision and response to auditory alerts.
§ 87705(j)
27 Dec 2023
27 Dec 2023
Found no evidence to support allegations of delayed response to resident illness and medication theft. Blister on resident's foot was addressed and staff training was verified.
09 Nov 2023
09 Nov 2023
Reviewed incident reports involving resident injuries and missing items, no deficiencies were found during the visit.
13 Oct 2023
13 Oct 2023
Confirmed findings of an alleged incident involving staff and a resident were inconclusive due to lack of evidence.
13 Oct 2023
13 Oct 2023
Confirmed deficiencies related to medication management, resident care documentation, medical assessments, staffing ratios, reporting requirements, and kitchen storage practices were noted during the inspection.
§ 1569.69(a)(1)
§ 87211(a)(1)
17 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023
Confirmed lack of evidence for allegations of staff failing to seek medical attention and neglect/lack of supervision, no deficiencies cited during visit.
06 Jul 2023
06 Jul 2023
Identified concerns included inadequate staffing levels, medication errors, and failure to ensure timely medical attention for residents. Multiple areas of non-compliance were found during the inspection.
29 Jun 2023
29 Jun 2023
Identified deficiencies in care, reporting, staffing, and security during an inspection.
§ 87355(e)
§ 87303(a)(1)
§ 87458(a)
01 Jun 2023
01 Jun 2023
Found that inventory or waiver for personal property of a former resident was missing, and documentation procedures for handling missing items like glasses and hearing aids were not followed.
§ 87208(a)
§ 87218(a)(1)
01 Jun 2023
01 Jun 2023
Reviewed allegations of lost personal belongings and improper investigation; not enough evidence to prove or disprove the claims. Confirmed violation regarding delayed refund issuance after a resident's notice of move-out, resulting in citations under specific health and safety regulations.
§ 1569.652(c)
16 May 2023
16 May 2023
Investigated a suspected incident of physical abuse between residents resulting in one resident being relocated to another community.
28 Apr 2023
28 Apr 2023
Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove medication and supervision allegations made against the facility.
28 Apr 2023
28 Apr 2023
Amended a case management and citation report issued on 4/6/2023 by LPA Cuadra.
06 Apr 2023
06 Apr 2023
Identified deficiencies regarding medication administration, staffing levels, reporting requirements, and a suspected physical abuse incident during an inspection at a residential care facility for the elderly.
§ 87465(a)(5)
03 Apr 2023
03 Apr 2023
Inspection of the facility concluded with no deficiencies or citations identified. Residents and staff were found to be enjoying the common areas during the visit.
21 Mar 2023
21 Mar 2023
Found that allegations of aggressive behavior between residents were addressed in care plans and documented by staff, but lack of evidence to prove allegations true. No citations issued.
21 Mar 2023
21 Mar 2023
Confirmed inadequate care, including neglect and unexplained injuries for a resident with dementia, while insufficient evidence linked falls to lack of supervision for another allegation.
§ 87464(f)(1)
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Reviewed self-reported incidents of aggressive behavior and medication error, finding no deficiencies during the inspection.
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Found that staff did not address a complaint about TV volume disturbing a resident's sleep.
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
24 Jan 2023
24 Jan 2023
Confirmed documentation of required staff training and corrected omission of Administrator's name on a prior report. No citations issued during follow-up visit.
19 Jan 2023
19 Jan 2023
Inspection found a clean and orderly facility, adequate staffing, secure storage of toxins, and up-to-date resident files. An incident report was followed up on during the inspection.
§ 80075(b)
12 Jan 2023
12 Jan 2023
Identified an unsecured bottle of nail polish remover in a memory care bathroom, leading to cited deficiencies according to state regulations.
§
12 Jan 2023
12 Jan 2023
Substantiated allegation that a vaccine was administered without consent, resulting in cited deficiencies.
§ 87468.1(a)(8)
22 Dec 2022
22 Dec 2022
Identified deficiencies in staff clearances resulted in immediate civil penalties being assessed.
§ 87411
22 Dec 2022
22 Dec 2022
Confirmed multiple injuries sustained by a resident during a transfer, observed issues with uncleared staff, and noted a possible mold problem.
§ 87411(a)
22 Dec 2022
22 Dec 2022
Found deficiencies in care related to falls, clothing, and medical device assistance.
§ 87465(a)(2)
15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022
Confirmed that the allegation regarding the facility not providing resident's records to the responsible party was unsubstantiated.
20 Oct 2022
20 Oct 2022
Identified deficiencies related to incomplete medical assessments and lack of staff training on food handling and storing during the inspection.
§ 87458(a)
29 Sept 2022
29 Sept 2022
Confirmed a resident fell and was sent to the ER with a delayed incident report; another resident's medication refusal also went unreported.
§ 87211
29 Sept 2022
29 Sept 2022
Confirmed deficiencies in following resident care plans, responding to alarms, and dispensing medication.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87468.1(2)
25 Aug 2022
25 Aug 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies cited, under review for civil penalties related to substantiated complaint.
03 Aug 2022
03 Aug 2022
Confirmed deficiencies were identified during a case management visit regarding an incident report involving a resident with dementia who eloped from the facility.
§ 87705(b)(2)
21 Jul 2022
21 Jul 2022
Identified no deficiencies during inspection of the facility.
14 Jun 2022
14 Jun 2022
Identified concerns included medication storage, prohibited conditions, timely medical attention, incomplete medical assessments, resident record pre-appraisals, staffing levels, food services, and reporting requirements.
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Found that a complaint allegation of staff not assisting a resident with incontinence care could not be proven or disproven.
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Confirmed improper COVID-19 protocol was followed during an outbreak at the facility. Multiple residents and staff members tested positive during this time.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Investigated complaints of staff not following a resident's care plan and restraining residents during a COVID outbreak; both allegations were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Confirmed deficiency related to not following resident's care plan, inadequate staff training, and failure to safeguard resident's personal property. Civil penalties issued for repeat citations.
§ 1669.625(b)
§ 87465(a)(2)
§ 87217(b)
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Confirmed allegations related to staff response times and violation of personal rights, with civil penalties assessed. Other allegations were unsubstantiated.
§ 87464(d)
26 May 2022
26 May 2022
Identified deficiencies in resident care plans during multiple visits.
§
26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Allegations of medication errors, delayed fall prevention plan, and delayed medical tests were confirmed. Breathing machine assistance and lack of clothing inventory were inconclusive.
§ 87464(d)
§ 87465(a)(1)
§ 87465(c)(2)
06 Apr 2022
06 Apr 2022
Reviewed inspection revealed compliance with regulations, with no deficiencies noted.
10 Mar 2022
10 Mar 2022
Confirmed deficiencies in the facility including cleanliness, staff shortages, and failure to meet residents' needs, resulting in civil penalties being assessed.
§ 87468.1
§ 87464(d)
§ 87411(a)
10 Mar 2022
10 Mar 2022
Found deficiencies in cleanliness, staff documentation, medication management, and staffing in the facility. Civil penalties were assessed for repeat citations and staff issues. Total penalties issued.
§ 1569.17(b)
§ 87705(f)(2)
§
03 Mar 2022
03 Mar 2022
Identified deficiencies in cleanliness and staff compliance during an inspection.
01 Mar 2022
01 Mar 2022
Confirmed successful completion of required components during a phone call related to facility operations, staff qualifications, program policies, and application document review.
11 Feb 2022
11 Feb 2022
Confirmed concerns regarding staffing, training, resident care, and communication with residents and their families. Multiple complaints were received, some of which were substantiated. Follow-up meeting requested for July 2022.
07 Feb 2022
07 Feb 2022
Confirmed deficiencies in various areas of the facility during an inspection conducted by the California Department of Social Services.
§ 1569.625(b)
§ 87465(a)(5)
22 Dec 2021
22 Dec 2021
Confirmed that resident needs were not adequately met, and staff lacked necessary training, resulting in civil penalties.
§ 1569.625(b)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87411(c)(1)
§ 1569.69
22 Dec 2021
22 Dec 2021
Identified deficiencies in resident care and staff training were noted during the visit by Licensing Program Analyst.
§ 87613
14 Dec 2021
14 Dec 2021
Confirmed failure to meet resident needs and disrepair of alarm system. Substantiated allegations of staff failing to seek timely medical care for a resident.
§ 87464(d)
§ 87465(g)
§ 87303(a)
14 Dec 2021
14 Dec 2021
Confirmed unlawful eviction of a resident due to a change in condition, with a care plan in place to meet the resident's needs.
§ 87224(a)
14 Dec 2021
14 Dec 2021
Confirmed that staff failed to respond promptly to resident emergency alerts, resulting in unmet needs for residents identified as at risk for falls.
§ 87468.1
14 Dec 2021
14 Dec 2021
Identified deficiencies related to resident care and medication administration during a recent visit.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87211
§ 87705(c)(5)
14 Dec 2021
14 Dec 2021
Investigated allegations of unmet hygiene needs leading to a pressure injury and inadequate food service; found insufficient evidence to confirm or deny these claims.
21 Oct 2021
21 Oct 2021
Confirmed resident left the facility unassisted, against medical orders, and was not properly monitored upon return.
§ 87705(b)(2)
30 Sept 2021
30 Sept 2021
Found no deficiencies during the visit and requested additional information regarding incident reports and training for staff.
23 Sept 2021
23 Sept 2021
No deficiencies were cited during the visit, and additional information was requested regarding a suspected abuse and incident report.
26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021
Inspection identified deficiencies in cleanliness, food storage, and temperature control. Covid-19 safety measures and staff training were noted, and civil penalties were issued for repeat violations.
§ 87555(b)(23)
02 Jul 2021
02 Jul 2021
Identified concerns regarding medication management, prohibited conditions, timely medical attention, resident records, staffing, and food services during a recent inspection.
18 Jun 2021
18 Jun 2021
Cited deficiencies included lack of assessments, incomplete physician assessments, improper medication storage, food handling issues, and unsafe water temperatures. A meeting was scheduled to address these concerns.
§ 87506(b)(15)
§ 87555(b)(23)
§ 87458(c)
§ 87303(e)(2)
§ 87705(f)(2)
17 Jun 2021
17 Jun 2021
Confirmed deficiencies related to medication storage and incomplete medical assessments for some residents were observed during the inspection, but no deficiencies were cited at this time.
17 Jun 2021
17 Jun 2021
Confirmed that a resident with a prohibited condition was retained and timely medical attention was not sought, resulting in civil penalties being assessed.
§ 87465(g)
§ 87615(a)
26 Feb 2021
26 Feb 2021
Confirmed: Staff did not administer medications as prescribed by the doctor for two residents.
§ 87465(a)(5)
12 Oct 2020
12 Oct 2020
Found no deficiencies during the inspection, facility is cleared for licensure.
16 Apr 2020
16 Apr 2020
Confirmed understanding of Title 22 requirements including staff qualifications, program policies, physical plant, and application document review during the inspection.
