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The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors

40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, California 94941

Overview

The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors has a Medicare overall rating of 4 out of 5, above the California average of 3.2. It is the only Medicare-rated nursing home in Mill Valley. It scores best on staffing (5 of 5) and lowest on health inspections (3 of 5).

Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 87% of nursing homes in California (the state average is 4.5 hours). Of that, 0.7 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on May 22, 2026, found 11 health deficiencies, fewer than the California average of 15.5. Medicare records 1 fine totaling $54,421 in the past three years.

The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors is a nonprofit facility with 58 certified beds, caring for about 41 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 2005.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

Within 100 miles175th of 342 facilities

Top 52%

In California485th of 1,154 facilities

Top 43%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
May 22, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
11
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
1 totaling $54,421
Payment denials
1
Total penalties
2

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff5.16 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.70 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.96 hrs
  • Nurse aides3.51 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.11 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
58
Average residents per day
41
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
April 4, 2005
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes