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Deer Park Retirement Community

646 Canyon Road, Novato, CA 94947

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9.2
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32 reviews
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9.2
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32 reviews
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  • 3 star
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Ann A

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for Deer Park Retirement Community

The staff and residents are so welcoming here so it felt like home from the first day we arrived. No chance of getting bored as there are activities to suit all tastes. Delicious food is served in a beautiful dining room with stunning views of glorious countryside . We are indeed very happy here!

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Deer Park Retirement Community

Deer Park is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, located in beautiful Northern California, just minutes from shops, restaurants, and hospitals. As a Sunshine Retirement Living Community, they offer a variety of amenities to simplify residents’ lives, including three chef-prepared meals daily, an on-site beauty salon, fun daily activities, and free transportation — so residents can always enjoy today and look forward to tomorrow.

Situated amongst nature, the modern community believes that residents deserve to enjoy a carefree lifestyle surrounded by warm and caring staff and residents. The Deer Park team prides itself on offering diverse choices that enable residents to live their lives the way they desire. This simple concept means that residents are fully in charge of their time.

The staff dedicated their time to helping residents fulfill each and every need. They offer 24/7 dining, scheduled transportation, and concierge services — so residents can eat, venture out, and enjoy activities at their leisure. Plus, residents are free to join others in shared common areas to relax or participate in scheduled activities.

Residents can choose from spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Some apartments feature a kitchenette and patio to help accommodate unique needs. Plus, pets are welcome to join their owners....

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living

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9.2 out of 10
Review Score32 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.2

A Place for Mom has scored Deer Park Retirement Community with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Deer Park Retirement Community has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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Ann A

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Deer Park Retirement Community

The staff and residents are so welcoming here so it felt like home from the first day we arrived. No chance of getting bored as there are activities to suit all tastes. Delicious food is served in a beautiful dining room with stunning views of glorious countryside . We are indeed very happy here!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 14, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Deer Park Retirement Community

Very good place to retire

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 24, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Deer Park Retirement Community

It's a lot to get used to if you previously were totally independent because there is a lot to learn and lots of rules about what you can and can't do. There is a van to transport to places WITHIN the county or it's Uber. This van does not have a wheelchair lift and if you cannot manage the step to the level of the seats, basically you cannot take advantage of the van.

Dr. Linda Thorson

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Deer Park Retirement Community

My brother has a beautiful apartment with lots of window space in both rooms. The food is excellent (menu choices, well cooked, all healthy). The residents are mostly lively and involved in the multiple activities that the facility offers. The staff is truly caring--I visit often, so I've come to know many of the staff members, and I'm always impressed with the warmth and attention of the team.

Todd U

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Good Value

It is a very well place to participate in. A large variety of activities are available, live music movies, walks,food is excellent , pleasant staff and people who live there are friendly

RM

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 13, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Deer Park Retirement Community

Overall, It's a nice place.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 5, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Deer Park Retirement Community

Nice quiet area with walking trails nearby. Ample parking and lots of nice features like free access to do your own laundry, weekly housecleaning if you desire and close to some walking trails. The biggest negative is you could be next to a neighbor who plays their TV at a very loud volume which has been a particular problem.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 15, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

[name removed], [name removed] and rest of Deer Park staff are very friendly and accommodating..........

The staff here has all been so positive and helpful. [name removed], [name removed] and rest of Deer Park staff are very friendly and accommodating. Dining room and our apartment have beautiful Mountain Views. The dining menu has a nice variety of options

RM

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 3, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Deer Park - great value in Marin

We picked it because of the location, it was close to me, and the cost. I would recommend Deer Park. It's a nice place.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 2, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Highly recommend Deer Park Retirement

[name removed] was only at Deer Park Retirement Community for a few months, but during that time I was very happy with the room, staff and amenities. [name removed] wasn't mental capable of independent. If she had been, would have been a perfect place for her. I think it is well- run and convenient to all necessities. I highly recommend it to others.

Rick

Independent Living

Toured community

June 3, 2022

3.0 out of 5 stars
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My Tour Experience at Deer Park Retirement Community

This was a nice community. They didn't have memory care for continuing care that we were looking for.

anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

November 23, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Tour of Deer Park Retirement

Deer Park Retirement definitely has the most to offer for the price out of the facilities I have looked into.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

March 6, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Deer Park seems well-maintained. It sits atop a hill with a fabulous view of Mt. Burdell. The studio we toured had been tastefully renovated recently. Unfortunately, my mom couldn’t see herself living there, especially with her small dog. It felt “too big” from her perspective and challenging with her mobility issues. She felt it would work best for more independent people than her.

Christa

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 16, 2020

3.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.0

Lovely location

We chose Deer Park because we really liked the idea of him being close to family and he knows the area very well. It also seemed like for where it was, it was affordable. The facility is lovely, it is up on a hill and when you look out the dining hall you are looking over the Rolling Hills of Novato. He is in a studio and it is very small especially for the money we pay. He said the food has been a little bit hit or miss during COVID, but before COVID he did like the food. They have just opened the dining hall at reduced capacity. Overall, I would recommend this community.

T. E.

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 13, 2020

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

A very nice place

The management was a little tough. It was a good experience for people who are able bodied and independent. The food was good with a variety on the menu. The dining room had a view of the hills. The staff were good. friendly, and very helpful. but is was hard to a staff member when you needed one. They have laundry facilities on each other and movie room on the third floor. It has a beautiful setting with a gorgeous view of the hills around it and the building is very nice.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

September 28, 2017

2.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
2.5
Value for Cost
2.5

Did Not Care For It

I did not care for this community when touring it. As soon as you entered you got it with an odor of fried food.The staff was friendly and nice. I did not care for the way the community was laid out it felt very confining almost institutionalized.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 3, 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5

My stay is going smoothly!

My stay at Deer Park is going smoothly! They are sure to cater to my needs and requests. Though there have been a few changes in management, everything else seems to stay fairly consistent. The food is good, and I am pleased with the activities that they have to offer.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

April 25, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Beautiful place and grounds. There are several different floor plans, great facilities and everyone seems to know everyone, a plus.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 7, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0

Good community for independant senior

Things are going well so far.I know my grandma was a little taken back because she hadn't moved her car for a while and they asked her to move it. She can't walk very well and they only offer two handy cap spots so that peeved here a little.Other than that we we pleased with Deer Park and it is very comfortable to visit her. We chose Deer Park because the other communities were assisted living and she didn't need that much care.We liked that it's a senior community.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 10, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

We toured this community when looking for my mother. It was very clean with a friendly staff.They were able to answer all of our questions during the tour and we got a great first impression of the place. They offered many activities and it seemed like a great place to live. The only downside is it was too far from my mother's desired location. We ended up choosing a community closer to home but this place is a great option families looking for a centralized community near Santa Rosa or San Francisco.

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