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Nursing homes in San Rafael, CA

All 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Rafael, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

7certified nursing homes
2rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How San Rafael compares

 San RafaelMarin CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes7111,165
Average Medicare overall rating3.03.03.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars29%36%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years30.733.541.3
Serious citations per home1.11.11.0
Homes with a federal fine43%45%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
Villa Marin
31 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ 16 0 None
Pine Ridge Care Center
101 beds
★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 27 0 None
Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente
80 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 31 0 None
Marin Post Acute
168 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 34 1 $8,278
Professional Post Acute Center
99 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 39 5 $143,211
Northgate Postacute Care
52 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 29 1 None
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
54 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★☆ 39 1 $8,278

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive · 31 beds · (415) 492-2408

4of 5
overall

16 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger16 potential harm0 minimal

See all 25 citations

Pine Ridge Care Center

45 Professional Center Pkwy · 101 beds · Mariner Health Care · (415) 479-3610

4of 5
overall

27 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger27 potential harm0 minimal

See all 42 citations

Marin Post Acute

234 N. San Pedro Rd · 168 beds · Pacs Group · (415) 479-3450

3of 5
overall

34 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger33 potential harm0 minimal

See all 51 citations

Professional Post Acute Center

81 Professional Center Parkway · 99 beds · Cambridge Healthcare Services · (415) 479-5161

3of 5
overall

39 citations since November 2023

5 actual harm or danger34 potential harm0 minimal

See all 62 citations

Northgate Postacute Care

40 Professional Center Parkway · 52 beds · Rmg Capital Partners · (415) 479-1230

2of 5
overall

29 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger28 potential harm0 minimal

See all 58 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.