Quick answers
- Is The Redwoods licensed?
- The Redwoods appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, license number 210102866, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Redwoods have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 150. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Redwoods?
- 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Marin County, California.
- What is the phone number of The Redwoods?
- (415) 383-2741, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Marinhealth Medical Center, Greenbrae (about 3.8 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Marin Terrace0.0 mi · Mill Valley, CA · capacity 49
- Tamalpais3.1 mi · Greenbrae, CA · capacity 341
- Windchime of Marin3.1 mi · Kentfield, CA · capacity 55
- A Loving Touch Care Home II5.1 mi · Corte Madera, CA · capacity 6
- Aegis Living Corte Madera5.1 mi · Corte Madera, CA · capacity 150
- Bello Gardens Assisted Living5.1 mi · San Anselmo, CA · capacity 25
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Marinhealth Medical Center3.8 mi · Greenbrae, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital6.0 mi · San Rafael, CA
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco11 mi · South San Francisco, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | REDWOODS THE |
| License number | 210102866 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 150 |
| Address | 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
| County | Marin |
| State | California |
| Phone | (415) 383‑2741 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances