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Bel Marin GardensLicense #216803899 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareBel Marin GardensLicense #216803899 · 119 Montego Ky, Novato, CA · (628) 259-2954Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$7,500/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Novato

Bel Marin Gardens

119 Montego Ky, Novato, CA 94949 · Licensed since 2020

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Bel Marin Gardens

Overview

Starting rate

$7,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. SIX (6) NONAMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE (3).

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Bel Marin Gardens: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$7,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$7,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$7,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $7,500–$8,100
$7,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,500–$11,650
$10,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,500 to $15,000

$3,500$15,000

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

15 homes like this within 14 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,000–$7,400.

  • The Anton PointeNovato · 2.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Home Extended CareSan Rafael · 5.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Shalom HouseSan Rafael · 5.3 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Haven House of San RafaelSan Rafael · 5.8 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa Marin Ambulatory Care UnitSan Rafael · 5.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $15,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Daniel Rest HomeSan Rafael · 5.9 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bello Gardens Assisted LivingSan Anselmo · 8.2 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · memory care private room · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
  • Taking the JourneyPetaluma · 11 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Genesis RCFEPetaluma · 12 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Little Bird Assisted LivingPetaluma · 12 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Alta Care HomePetaluma · 12 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Creekside CottagePetaluma · 12 mi · Small home
    $7,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Marin TerraceMill Valley · 13 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • White Rose ManorPetaluma · 13 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Tara Hills Care HomePinole · 13 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

119 Montego Ky, Novato, CA 94949Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Novato Community HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #216803899 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jan 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

01/08/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loera conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection visit for this facility. There are currently six residents in care. Facility approved/cleared for six non-ambulatory only and hospice waiver for three. There are currently two residents on hospice. LPA was greeted by staff. Licensee/Administrator, Laarni Lockerbie and Administrator assistant, Armela Monte arrived shortly after. LPA and Licensee/Administrator toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. All rooms were furnished per regulation. All rooms were in good repair. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Water temperature in sinks accessible to residents in care were measured at 115.3, 114.8 and 114.3 which is within the range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Bathrooms had appropriate grab bars, one out of three bathroom trash bins were missing a tight fitting lid. Fire extinguishers were last inspected September 2025. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Toxins, sharps and other items that could pose threat if available to residents were located in the laundry room and in the kitchen and found to be secured. Medications were found to be centrally stored. LPA conducted spot medication count and found all prescription medication to be properly recorded on the Centrally Stored Medication Record. Facilities last emergency/fire drill was conducted on 11/24/2025. continued on LIC809C LPA conducted a review of three resident records. All records had the required documentation. LPA conducted review of three staff records/training. Upon a review of staff records, LPA found all staff to have required annual and initial training as well as current 1st Aid & CPR certification on file. LPA was provided with LIC9020- Register of Facility Clients/Residents. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 02/08/2026: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC308- Designation of Responsibility Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 8, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Feb 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

02/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Loera conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection visit for this facility. Facility has an emergency disaster plan as required. Facility has an infection control plan as required. There are currently six (6) residents in care. Facility approved/cleared for (6) non-ambulatory only. Hospice waiver for three (3). Administrator was unable to attend as they were out of the country during the inspection. Facilities designated staff member, Normita Uy assisted LPA during inspection. At approximately 12:35pm, LPA and Staff Member toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Refrigerated food was found to be stored in a safe manner being labeled. Facility has extra food storage located in the garage along with Personal Protective Equipment. All rooms were equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawers. All rooms were in good repair. Extra hygiene products and linens were available located in the bathrooms storage cabinets. Water temperature in sinks accessible to residents in care were measured at 114.0 and 110.3 which is within the range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Fire extinguishers were last inspected 09/2024. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Facility conducts quarterly fire and disaster drills with the last one being conducted 11/20/2024. Sharps were located in a kitchen cabinet being locked and secured. Medications were found to be centrally stored. LPA conducted spot medication count and found all prescription medication to be properly recorded on the Centrally Stored Medication Record. LPA conducted a review of 3 resident records. All records had the required documentation. LPA conducted review of 3 staff records/training. Upon a review of staff records, LPA found all staff to have required annual and initial training as well as current 1st Aid & CPR certification on file. Continued to LIC809-C No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 03/13/2025: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC309- Administrative Organization Liability Insurance Infection Control Plan (review, update if any changes) Emergency Disaster Plan (review, update if any changes) Exit interview conducted with Staff Member and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 13, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Mar 6, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Helena Rummonds arrived unannounced at approximately 9:00AM to conduct an Annual Required inspection and was greeted by staff. LPA and staff discussed the purpose of the visit, Administrator, Laarni Lockerbie arrived shortly after. LPA initiated a tour of the facility around 9:25AM and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions. Resident rooms were furnished per regulation. Water temperature in bathrooms used by residents measured at 115 and 116 degrees F which is within the range of 105 to 120 degrees F allowed per regulation. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies were locked. Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods which were of quality and stored per regulation. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Emergency food and water supplies are stored in the garage along with Personal Protective Equipment. Fire extinguishers were last serviced September 7, 2023. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational during inspection. Most recent fire/disaster drill was conducted 02/01/2024. Five staff files and five resident files were reviewed. Staff have required First Aid and CPR certificates. Training records were reviewed. Staff have required training. LPA and Administrator discussed updating residents needs and services plans annually or whenever there is a change in condition. Administrator Certificate for Administrator, Laarni Lockerbie (6025647740) is up to date and expires 04/11/2025. Medications and medication records were reviewed. Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 No deficiencies cited during inspection. Administrator to submit updates of the following documents by 04/06/2024: LIC 500 Personnel Summary Copy of Liability Insurance LIC 9020 Register of Residents Emergency Disaster Plan (If any changes) Infection Control Plan (If any changes) Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Feb 16, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At approximately 9:20AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felias arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year visit, and met with Staff Member, Ver Gonzalodo. Administrator, Laarni Lockerbie, arrived later during visit at approximately 10:00AM. The inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA had their temperature checked and logged. LPA answered a standard COVID-symptom questionnaire. LPA conducted a walk-through of the facility and observed the following: COVID-19 signs were observed at the entry way and throughout the facility. All staff present were observed to be wearing a mask. The facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Facility has a cleaning and disinfecting schedule that occurs twice per day. Facility has at least a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medication for Residents. Staff and Residents are screened daily for COVID-19 symptoms and it is logged into facility binders. LPA and Administrator discussed the following: Covid and Influenza A Protocols Staffing Resources and Staff Training Incident/Death Reports and Reporting Requirements Annual Inspection Expectations Facility has a plan in place if a staffing shortage were to occur. Facility has submitted their Mitigation/Infection Control Plan to Community Care Licensing (CCL). Continued on LIC809C Continued from LIC809 Fire extinguishers were last serviced August 2022. The last facility fire and evacuation drill was conducted in December 2022. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide alarms were tested and operational. LPA requested the following documents to update facility file: Facility Documents Administrative Organization (LIC 309) Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400) Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC 308) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610D) Updated Personnel Report (LIC 500) Current Administrator Certificate Surety Bond (LIC 402) Liability Insurance Updated Register of Clients/Residents (LIC 9020) Facility Documents to be submitted to CCL by due date of Monday, March 16th, 2023. *Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, LIC-809D, Plan of Corrections, and Appeal Rights discussed and provided to Administrator. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 16, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Feb 4, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fernandes-Goes conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection to this facility and met with Licensee/Administrator Laarni Lockerbie. There were 6 residents with 2 under hospice at facility. Facility has activities planned for residents during the day. LPA arrived at the facility and had her temperature checked and logged into a log. During facility tour on 2/4/2022 with licensee/administrator; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 081/2021 at the time of the visit. Sample test of Smoke Detectors & Carbon monoxide detector were found to be operational during this visit. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored in a locked cabinet inside the laundry area. Dangerous items were stored inaccessible to clients. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. Disaster Drills have been conducted quarterly with the last one on 11/29/2021. Infection Control: Facility has submitted a mitigation program plan that has been approved. Some posters have been placed at entrance and residents' bathrooms. Facility has hand sanitizer available for visitors. Staff before coming into work have temperature checked. Continue LIC 809-C Facility has PPE supply stored in dining room area and garage. There has been new staff hired and new resident’s admission since COVID. Residents’ medications are stored and locked in the kitchen cabinet. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication for clients. Residents are not wearing masks inside the facility, however; staff stated that they are able to wear masks when going on outings. All staff had masks on during this visit. In addition, facility has a designated area for visitors which are being allowed. Residents have also available virtual and telephone calls when contacting with family members and others. Staff have had all PPE training required on file and have acquired N-95 fit testing for staff. There were no deficiencies cited at this time. Department is requesting facility to submit the following update documents by 2/11/2022: LIC 308 Designated LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 610E-S Supplemental Emergency Disaster Plan for RCFE LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance Copy of Administrator Certificatethe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 4, 2022

License holder

Lockerbie, Laarni Uy, licensed since 2020.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2020, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2020, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Bel Marin Gardens

Is Bel Marin Gardens licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Bel Marin Gardens licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Bel Marin Gardens been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Bel Marin Gardens still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Bel Marin Gardens cost?

$7,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 8 other homes of a similar licensed size across Marin County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,150 to $7,000 a month, and the middle figure is $6,000 (n = 8 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Bel Marin Gardens take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Lockerbie, Laarni Uy, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Novato Community Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Bel Marin Gardens keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Bel Marin Gardens license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BEL MARIN GARDENS”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #216803899. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Lockerbie, Laarni Uy, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2020, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 8, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    Novato · 1.3 mi

    The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

    Large community · licensed for 95

    Starting rate

    $7,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Novato · 2.4 mi

    Oakmont of Novato

    Large community · licensed for 118

    Starting rate

    $7,695 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Novato · 2.3 mi

    Sundance Villa

    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,850–$7,300

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Novato · 2.4 mi

    The Anton Pointe

    Mid-size home · licensed for 10

    Starting rate

    $3,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Novato · 1.8 mi

    Wild Flowers RCFE

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,550–$6,800

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Novato · 2.0 mi

    Lomas Home

    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $6,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $5,050–$7,600

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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