THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS
40 CAMINO ALTO, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS Compares
THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS is a 58-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mill Valley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.5%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 58 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (53% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (365% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the California average of 4.3% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.6% — worse than the California average of 22.9% (51% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS with other nursing homes in Mill Valley.
How is THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.5% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE REDWOODS, A COMMUNITY OF SENIORS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mill Valley
Mill Valley sits in Marin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 57,834 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 47.1 years
- Median household income
- $121,671
- Median home value
- $1,053,600
Demographics for Marin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mill Valley.
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