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Bel Marin Gardens

Residential care in Novato, California

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address119 MONTEGO KEY
CityNovato
StateCalifornia
ZIP code94949
CountyMARIN
Phone(628) 259-2954
License number216803899
License typeResidential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license
Licensing statusLICENSED
Licensed since3/9/2020
LicenseeLOCKERBIE, LAARNI UY
Capacity6
Care typesresidential care, assisted living
Services offered24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living
CMS quality noteLicensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Bel Marin Gardens is in 119 MONTEGO KEY, Novato, CA 94949. Phone: (628) 259-2954. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 216803899 (status LICENSED, first licensed 3/9/2020, capacity 6). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Who pays for residential care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Residential care guide · Paying for care

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Common questions about Bel Marin Gardens

Where is Bel Marin Gardens located?

Bel Marin Gardens is at 119 MONTEGO KEY, Novato, California 94949.

What care and services does Bel Marin Gardens offer?

Bel Marin Gardens offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.

How do I contact Bel Marin Gardens?

Call Bel Marin Gardens at (628) 259-2954.

How much does assisted living cost?

The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.

What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.

Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?

Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.

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