The Tamalpais
Nursing Home · Greenbrae, CA
CMS certification number056077
Contact & location
501 Via CasitasGreenbrae, CA 94904
Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 461-2300
- ZIP code
- 94904 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 52
- Residents per day
- 19.7 (38% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sequoia Living INC
- Medicare certified since
- June 23, 1969
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.51 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.58 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.26 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.67 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.03 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.0 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 15 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. F0836 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-11 |
| 2023-12-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-08 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-08 |
| 2019-10-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Living INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Atwood, Martha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Friesen, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shoemake, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tumbale, Terence (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziaie Matin, Maryam (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziaie Matin, Maryam (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Agostino, Valerie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corriea, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herman, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Howie, Carl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ito, Holly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jamison, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lim, Marianne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lynn, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayeda, Nancy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanderson, Cory (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spaulding, Dianne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Suey, Marilyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Atwood, Martha (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shoemake, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tumbale, Terence (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Friesen, Paul (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tumbale, Terence (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Tamalpais?
The Tamalpais has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does The Tamalpais have?
It has 52 certified beds and cares for about 20 residents per day.
Has The Tamalpais been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of The Tamalpais?
(415) 461-2300. The facility is located at 501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.