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Nursing homes in Petaluma, CA

All 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Petaluma, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

5certified nursing homes
2rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Petaluma compares

 PetalumaSonoma CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes5181,165
Average Medicare overall rating3.23.63.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars40%50%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years33.025.441.3
Serious citations per home1.61.01.0
Homes with a federal fine60%61%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation
90 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 7 0 None
Hillcrest Post Acute
59 beds
★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ 17 0 None
Vineyard Post Acute
99 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 33 2 $55,692
Ridgeway Post Acute
79 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆ 42 3 $32,280
North Bay Post Acute
98 beds
★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 66 3 $179,613

Hillcrest Post Acute

450 Hayes Lane · 59 beds · West Harbor Healthcare · (707) 778-8686

5of 5
overall

17 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger17 potential harm0 minimal

See all 30 citations

Vineyard Post Acute

101 Monroe Street · 99 beds · Pacs Group · (707) 763-4109

3of 5
overall

33 citations since November 2023

2 actual harm or danger31 potential harm0 minimal

See all 45 citations

Ridgeway Post Acute

523 Hayes Lane · 79 beds · Pacs Group · (707) 763-2457

2of 5
overall

42 citations since November 2023

3 actual harm or danger39 potential harm0 minimal

See all 61 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.